Udupi : A Shirva-based youth belonging to a family that is currently living in Mysuru, and studying in USA at a place called San Bernardino in California, became victim of the anger of a hotel customer.

Abhishek (25), victim of this incident, belonged to a family from Shirva in the district.

Abhishek had opted to do his masters degree in USA after completing his engineering degree course. He had shifted there in 2018. He was a student of California state university at San Bernardino. Besides studying, he also worked as a receptionist for a hotel there.

Reports claim that Abhishek, on expiry of his scheduled log out time at the hotel, was advised to vacate his room for a customer. The customer concerned, perhaps agitated over the delay, shot at Abhishek with his revolver, killing the youngsters instantly. The incident was captured by the CCTV cameras at the hotel.

The mortal remains of Abhishek have now been kept in a hospital at San Bernardino. His father, Sudesh Chand, is a Yoga instructor at Mysuru. Abhishek has left behind his father, mother, and a brother.