Mangaluru: The CCB police have successfully nabbed three accused in connection with the murder of one Shivraj, brother of a rowdy sheeter here on January 22.

The arrested are Sunil Poojary (32), Dheeraj (25) and Mallesh(23) from Tannirbavi.

Police sources said that the trio committed crime to avenge an old rivalry.

Police have launched a manhunt for few others involved in this case who are absconding.

It may be recalled that the victim, Shivraj (45), was attacked by three persons at 4.30 AM in his house on January 22. He was the brother of Mendon gang rowdy sheeter Bharatesh.