Arrest Made in 2014 Karnataka Shooting Case Linked to Underworld

In a significant breakthrough, police have arrested Ganesh Saket, a fugitive linked to a 2014 shooting incident at Bharti Builders' office in Mangaluru. The shooting was allegedly orchestrated by associates of notorious gangster Ravi Pujari. Following reliable intelligence, police apprehended Saket in Maharashtra and have since presented him in court, where he was remanded to judicial custody. This arrest marks a crucial step in resolving a long-standing case that has drawn attention due to its connections to organized crime.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2025, 08:09 IST

Shooting Incident in Mangaluru

Authorities have apprehended a fugitive suspect involved in a shooting incident that took place in 2014 at the office of Bharti Builders in Bejai, Mangaluru. The police announced this development on Sunday.

According to police reports, the shooting was allegedly orchestrated by associates of underworld gangster Ravi Pujari. A statement from the police indicated that, acting on reliable intelligence and under the guidance of the city police commissioner, a team from the Urwa police station successfully captured the accused, Ganesh Saket, in Pandharpur, Maharashtra.

The statement further revealed that Saket has been presented before the court and subsequently remanded to judicial custody.