Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Kundapur Murder: Manshoted After Phone Argument, Police Hunt Accused
A 34‑year‑old man named Ivan was shot and killed in Kundapur early Friday.
The shooting happened after Ivan and a man named Derik Crasta argued over money on the phone.
Ivan drove to a spot near a church, and Derik came in a black‑and‑red SUV.
When Ivan got out of his car, Derik fired one shot that hit Ivan below the waist.
Ivan died from the injuries.
Police have started a manhunt for Derik and filed a murder case against him.
34‑year‑old Ivan was shot dead in Kundapur early Friday.
Derik Crasta is accused and being pursued by police.
The killing followed a heated phone dispute over money.
Ivan was shot below the waist by a firearm from a Mahindra Thar.
A murder case was filed under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Ivan (victim) and Derik Crasta (accused)
- What
- Murder following a heated phone dispute over money
- When
- Early hours of Friday, after a 11:45 pm Thursday call
- Where
- Kundapur, Udupi district, near Holy Rosary Church on Church Road
- Why
- Alleged longstanding financial and business disagreements
- Victim
- Ivan
- Age
- 34
- Accused
- Derik Crasta
- Location
- Kundapur, Udupi district, India
- Date of Incident
- Early Friday (after Thursday 11:45 pm call)
- Weapon
- Firearm
- Case Filed
- Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita