Praveen Poojari case : All 18 arrested persons remanded to judicial custody

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Aug 19, 2016: All the 18 persons arrested in connection with the murder of Praveen Poojari at Kenjar Santhekatte on August 18 allegedly by right wing activists have been produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody till August 31.

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The arrested include District Convenor of Hindu Jagarana Vedike Aravind Koteshwara who is also a petrol bunk owner. Sources reveal that it was Aravind who instigated the attack on Poojari and another youth Akshay Devadiga who were in the vehicle.

It has also been gathered that many more persons have been questioned by the police in connection with the case.

In the meantime, the Hindu Jagarana Vedike has clarified that it was in no way connected with the incident. Vedike leader Jagadish Shenava has in a press release alleged that there was a false propaganda against his organisation. He also claimed that the Vedike was trying to prevent cattle smuggling within legal framework.

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Comments on this Article
Sunidhi Kunder, Kolhapur	Sat, August-20-2016, 2:03
Who has given rights the activists? They are having a lot of leisure . Evil Mind is Devil’s workshop and it isd always true
Roshan Bhat, Mangaluru	Sat, August-20-2016, 1:59
Till Officer Annamalai was in Udupi there was no single incident of crime but now its quite different everything has changed .Udupi is not at all calm these days . Every District is in need of Sincere a officer like ANNAMALAI.
Ashrith, Bananje	Sat, August-20-2016, 1:55
Uneducated ans unemployed brutes usually fall into trap as they do it for money .They never think of the impact on the family.
Vinitha Poojary, Bajpe	Sat, August-20-2016, 1:43
If the court becomes strict i judgement then thy will fear for the getting into such thongs.

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