Udupi: Pitty Nagesh (40) is being assaulted by a group of youth near Korangrapady C A Bank, Kukkikatte, Udupi on July 20, Tuesday.
According to the sources, the attack on Nagesh was the revenge taken by the group for the murder of Hitendra Prasad, editor, ‘Hai Marutha’ Kannada fortnightly, five years back at bar in Manipal.
The group of miscreants along with the deadly weapons arrived at the spot in a Maruti Zen car with full preparation. Nagesh who is badly injured was later admitted to KMC Hospital, Manipal, in a critical condition.
Nagesh is alleged to be a drug user and is involved in other murder cases in the district.