Man shot dead in Kundapura by business partner

The bullet hit the victim on the waist. He collapsed and died on the spot, police said. | Photo Credit: Illustration by Satheesh Vellinezhi A 45 year-old man from Barkur was shot dead in the early hours of July 31 in Kundapura, Udupi district, allegedly by his business partner.Police gave the name of the deceased as Ivan Richard Mascarenhas, a native of Hebri who was residing in Barkur, Brahmavara taluk. They gave the name of the assailant as Derrick Crasta, 50, a native of Kannada Kudru who is residing in Kundapura town.Police suspect a financial dispute between the victim and the assailant. On July 30 night, Crasta reportedly called Mascarenhas, and they had a heated exchange of words over financial matters. The assailant reportedly dared the victim to come to Kundapura, and shared a location, near Holy Rosario church in Kundapura.Mascarenhas, accompanied by a woman friend, arrived at the location around 1.30 a.m. The accused arrived at the scene around 3.15 a.m. When the victim got out of his car, Crasta allegedly took out a weapon and open fire. The bullet hit Mascarenhas on the waist. Mascarenhas collapsed and died on the spot, police said.Kundapura police registered a case of murder and are on the lookout for Crasta. Published - July 31, 2026 02:18 pm IST