Rowdy sheeter attacks fast food joint owner

A rowdy sheeter threw hot oil on a fast food joint owner in Ullal, late Saturday night.

The injured is Gafoor (30), a resident of Ullal and owner of the fast food joint. The accused is Namith, a rowdy sheeter. It is said that Namith had not cleared the bill at the food joint a week ago. Gafoor had demanded money two days ago. Instead of paying, Namith issued a life threat to Gafoor. Frightened, Gafoor filed a complaint with the Ullal police. Although the police tried to arrest Namith, they were not successful.

On Saturday, all of a sudden, Namith came near the food joint and attacked Gafoor by throwing hot oil on him. The incident created tension in the region for some time, as a large number of people gathered, alleging police inaction. The crowd dispersed only after ACP Rama Rao promised to arrest the accused at the earliest.

Man ends life

A goods tempo driver allegedly committed suicide by hanging in a carriage rickshaw at Kulshekar on Saturday late night. The deceased has been identified as Maxim Lobo (40), a resident of Melthota, Kulshekar.

According to sources, Lobo had a quarrel with his wife, who went to her sister’s home soon afterwards. On Sunday morning, Lobo’s body was found hanging to the goods vehicle rod.

He is survived by his wife and six-year-old son. Kankanady police have registered a case.