Archive · 29 Dec 2025
All Accused Booked Under KCOCA in Saifuddin Murder Case
A man named Saifuddin, who owned a bus service, was killed on September 27 in Udupi.
The police have arrested five people involved in the murder, and one person is still running away.
The police are using a special law called KCOCA because the accused have been involved in many serious crimes before.
This law helps the police investigate for a longer time and take stricter actions, like seizing properties.
The case has been moved to a special court in Mysuru.
The police are still investigating and will take more actions under this law.
All six accused in the murder of Saifuddin have been booked under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA).
Five of the accused have been arrested, while one prime accused has fled the country.
The accused have a long criminal history with multiple serious cases registered against them.
The case has been transferred to a special KCOCA court in Mysuru, providing an extended investigation period of up to 180 days.
The police have the authority to seize properties acquired through criminal activities under KCOCA.
- Who
- Saifuddin, owner of AKMS bus service, was murdered. Six accused are involved, with five arrested and one absconding.
- What
- Saifuddin was murdered, and the case has been booked under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA).
- When
- The murder occurred on September 27, 2023. The case was registered immediately, and arrests began on September 28.
- Where
- The murder took place in Kodavoor, under the jurisdiction of Malpe police station, Udupi.
- Why
- The accused have a long criminal history and were involved in organized crime, leading to the invocation of KCOCA.
- Victim
- Saifuddin, owner of AKMS bus service
- Date of Murder
- September 27, 2023
- Location
- Kodavoor, under Malpe police station jurisdiction, Udupi
- Number of Accused
- 6
- Number of Arrested
- 5
- Act Invoked
- Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA)
- Investigation Period
- Up to 180 days under KCOCA
- Investigating Officer
- Deputy Superintendent of Police, Udupi subdivision
