The roots of this crime trace back to an attack on Safwan in 2023. Since then, he had been plotting revenge, eventually recruiting Mahroof to the plan. They struck a deadly deal — ₹5 lakh for Suhas Shetty’s life, with ₹3 lakh paid in advance.
The Enforcement Directorate are carrying out searches at various locations in Shivamogga district of Karnataka in connection with the Mangaluru blast case.