According to the police, on October 12, 2025, a resident of Bandar Tol had filed a case against Ashu and others under section 303 (1) of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) in connection with theft in his solar plant. The accused was absconding since the incident. The police raided possible locations in search of him, but he was constantly changing his locations.
The police team formed on the instructions of Mangalore police station inspector in-charge arrested the accused on 20 October 2026 on the information of an informer. According to the police, on the basis of the recovery, other sections have also been increased in the case. Action is being taken against the accused as per rules.