According to the police complaint, after running the hotel for six months, Arkirkar returned the hotel to Shetty in December 2022 as he did not find it much profitable. He requested Shetty to clear his outstanding payment, which Shetty allegedly refused to pay.
According to police, the hotelier had a dispute with his partner, who allegedly hatched a kidnapping plan and executed it with the help of his family members and others, said police.