Brawl breaks out during dinner in Udupi bar; 4 arrested

Udupi: A late-night altercation at a local bar in Udupi ended with the arrest of four individuals after a video of the incident was circulated widely on social media. 

The incident reportedly occurred around 10 pm on Saturday, when a group of six friends — identified as Chandan, Amar Shetty, Dhanush, Nitesh, Sujan, and Ninad Ajay — were having dinner at the bar.

According to police sources, the dispute began when Chandan’s hand accidentally brushed against Amar Shetty, sparking a heated argument that soon escalated into a physical fight along with verbal abuse.

A video capturing the brawl later went viral across various social media platforms.

Following a complaint filed by ASI Mohan Das, who was on night patrol duty here, the Manipal Police registered a case under Section 194(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The arrested are Amar Shetty, Chandan C Salian, Dhanush, and Ajay.