Udupi (Karnataka), Sept 27 (PTI) A rowdy-sheeter was shot dead allegedly by unidentified assailants in the Malpe area of this district on Saturday, police said.

The deceased, identified as Saifuddin, 38, a resident of Manipal, was reportedly involved in the transport business and had a record of criminal cases, police said.

Sources indicated he was also allegedly linked to local disputes, though the exact motive for the killing remains under investigation.

According to police, Saifuddin was attacked near his workplace when a group of unidentified assailants opened fire on him around 10:30 am. Eyewitnesses said the attackers fired several shots and then physically assaulted him before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.

Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar visited the spot and

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