In a joint operation, police from Udupi and Belagavi detained a 28-year-old man, who formerly served in the Maharashtra police, in connection with the killing of four persons in Udupi.
The suspect, Praveen Arun Chougale, was picked up from a relative’s home in Kudchi village on November 14.
The suspect was serving as a security person in the airport at Mangalore. He hails from Sangli in Maharashtra. He was hiding in the house of a relative.
“A team of officers from Udupi were camping in Belagavi. They worked in coordination with our officers. The suspect was held using mobile triangulation technology tools, “ a senior officer said. The suspect is being taken to Udupi, the officer said.