Painter hacked to death in Udupi home, police link to revenge plot; 3 in arrested

Vinay Devadiga, a painter, was murdered at his Udupi residence. Three men, including Akshendra and Ajith, allegedly attacked him with weapons. The attackers tied up Vinay’s wife and searched for him. Vinay suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. Akshendra, Ajith, and Pradeep Acharya surrendered to the police. The murder appears to be retaliation for a video Vinay shared.