Udupi : The Udupi police have successfully arrested 3 people for allegedly involving  in the conspiracy to kill Rakesh Malli, Congress leader and industrialist, based in Mangalore on Dec 11, Sunday.

The accused are identified as Balakrishna Sherigar, Shreyas of Kudroli, and Deekshit Poojary of Maroli, who are said to be the associates of underworld don Vishwanath Koraga Shetty, who is currently hiding in Dubai. All the three are wanted in rape and murder cases.

The police officials have also seized 22 bullets, 2 pistols, and a car from the accused.

According to police, the seized car belongs to Anish Shetty, a newspaper distributor, and the pistols have been imported from Dubai.

The arrested will be produced in an Udupi court on Sunday.

Balakrishna Sherigar, former member of Jayakarnataka Vedike is said to be the mastermind of the conspiracy. He also stands accused of several rape and robbery cases.

Attempt to murder cases have been registered against Deekshit Poojary in Kadri and Barke police stations and also against Shreyas in Urwa and Barke police stations.