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Udupi Shopkeeper Attacked with Acid, Machete
29 Oct
Summary
- Man arrested for acid and machete attack over rental deposit dispute.
- Victim sustained burn injuries after acid was thrown at him.
- Accused was remanded to judicial custody after arrest.
In Udupi, a 48-year-old man, Suresh Acharya, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a shopkeeper with acid and threatening him with a machete. The violent incident stemmed from a dispute over the refund of a Rs 20,000 house rental deposit. The victim, Naveen Kumar, who operates a shop on Railway Station Road, is currently receiving treatment for burn injuries.
Kumar alleged that Acharya demanded the full deposit back despite damages to the property. When Kumar insisted on deducting repair costs and rent, Acharya reportedly became threatening. He allegedly visited Kumar's shop multiple times, escalating his threats before ultimately throwing acid and attempting to attack with a machete. The Udupi Town Police swiftly arrested Acharya near MGM grounds, seizing the scooter and machete involved in the assault. He has been remanded to judicial custody.
