Udupi, Aug. 9 -- Police have arrested three alleged shooters in connection with the murder of Congress leader and contractor David D'Souza in Udupi district, with the prime accused alone facing 26 criminal cases across five states, Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said on Saturday, August 8.

The arrests followed an intensive operation after D'Souza was shot dead in broad daylight in Mudrangadi on Friday. The accused have been identified as Raju, Anmol and Ziaul Wazul Sheikh. Police recovered a 9mm pistol from Raju, who allegedly fired at D'Souza.

Addressing reporters, SP Hariram Shankar said the murder was linked to a dispute over a major contract involving financial transactions estimated at Rs.2-3 crore.

"David D'Souza ...