Mangaluru: Man arrested for murdering neighbour


Team Udayavani, Apr 29, 2020, 12:20 PM IST

Mangaluru: A couple was hacked to death in broad daylight allegedly by their neighbour over a land dispute near their house, police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place in Yelinje village in Dakshina Kannada district, they said.

The deceased have been identified as Vincent DSouza (50) and his wife Helen DSouza (45). DSouza, an ex- serviceman, died on the spot, while his wife died while being taken to hospital, they said.

The attacker Alphonso Saldana (51) has been arrested, the police said.

The couple was attacked by Saldana with a pickaxe as they quarrelled over a piece of land, they said.

The arrested person is being questioned. He would be produced before court later, they added.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Bus Fare Hike: Government can’t keep giving subsidies endlessly, says Minister Cheluvarayaswamy

Started setting new goals for 2025 after World Championship and Khel Ratna: Gukesh

Karkala: Couple rescued after falling into open well

Karnataka govt committed towards providing internal reservation among SCs: Siddaramaiah

Virat Kohli does not deserve place in team, need to end superstar culture: Irfan Pathan

Siddaramaiah challenges Kumaraswamy to prove corruption, commission charges against govt

Malayalam actress Honey Rose accuses man of ‘stalking’, outraging her modesty

Related Articles More

Bus Fare Hike: Government can’t keep giving subsidies endlessly, says Minister Cheluvarayaswamy

Karkala: Couple rescued after falling into open well

Karnataka govt committed towards providing internal reservation among SCs: Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah challenges Kumaraswamy to prove corruption, commission charges against govt

Karnataka govt likely finding excuses to halt guarantee schemes: Union Minister Kumaraswamy

MUST WATCH

Tulunadu Daivaradane

Feeding Birds with Creative Paddy Art!

Areca Nut

HOTEL SRI DURGA BHAVANA

Harish Poonja


Latest Additions

Bus Fare Hike: Government can’t keep giving subsidies endlessly, says Minister Cheluvarayaswamy

Robbers loot Rs 12 lakh jewellery from Delhi showroom, flee after being attacked with chilli powder

Started setting new goals for 2025 after World Championship and Khel Ratna: Gukesh

Delhi Police nabs man wanted in robbery case after 14-year hunt

Karkala: Couple rescued after falling into open well

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.