# Murder of David D’Souza in Udupi

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/murder-of-david-dsouza-in-udupi
> Updated: 2026-08-24T04:10:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

On August 7, 2026, Congress leader and former panchayat president David D’Souza was shot dead in broad daylight near St Francis Xavier Church in Padubidri, Udupi district, Karnataka. Two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire as D’Souza was entering his vehicle. 

Initial police investigations led to the arrest of three suspects, including a prime accused identified as Raju, who was injured during a police encounter. 

By August 24, authorities identified Anuj Patil, a Mumbai-based gangster, as the individual allegedly orchestrating the murder. Patil, who had been absconding since 2017 and faces multiple criminal charges including those under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), was shot in the leg by police in Udupi. The shooting occurred after Patil allegedly attacked officers and snatched a service weapon during his custody. Patil was subsequently admitted to Ajjarkad Government Hospital.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Udupi police shoot Mumbai gangster accused in David D’Souza murder

Mumbai gangster Anuj Patil was shot in the leg by police in Udupi after allegedly snatching a weapon and opening fire while in custody for the murder of businessman David D’Souza.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udupi-police-shoot-mumbai-gangster-accused-in-david-dsouza-murder

### 2026-08-07: Congress leader David D'Souza murdered in Udupi, Karnataka; three suspects arrested

Congress leader David D'Souza was shot dead in Udupi, Karnataka on Aug 7; police arrested three suspects, including prime accused Raju, after a police encounter.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congress-leader-david-dsouza-shot-dead-in-karnatakas-udupi-district

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