Four held for pelting stones on Kundapur Rural Police Station
Kundapur: Four persons have been arrested for pelting stones at the Kundapur Rural Police Station for seizing a vehicle that was being used for illegal sand extraction on May 16 night,
The arrested have been identified as Shaheed Bette (30), Zakhir Hussain (32), Karani Shakhir (24), Thabrez Saheb (26).
A group of people on Thursday night surrounded Kundapur Rural Police Station and threw stones on the roof for taking stringent action against illegal sand miners.
Sridhar Naik serving as sub inspector of the police station had seized a Maruthi Omni engaged in illegally transporting the sand in Kandlur on Thursday.
As the car was shifted to the police station at around 10.20 pm, over 18-19 miscreants arrived in bikes and argued with the police on releasing the vehicle and objected to their discharge of duty. The accused have also pelted stones at the police station and damaged it.
Realising the gravity of situation, additional police personnel were rushed to the spot. Udupi Superintendent of police Nisha James also rushed to the spot. A heavy police security was provided around the police station.
Arrested were produced before the court and the court has sent Judicial custody Till May 31.The Police have seized 5 Motor Bikes in this case.
Speaking to Mangalorean.com SP Nisha James said the police department has taken case very seriously. The department is committed to take action against who is taking law in their hands. We have made additional security around the police station limits and made 4 check-posts. Nine among the 19 miscreants identified so far were rowdy sheeters. We have formed 3 teams to arrest the other accused. Investigation to ascertain the owner of seized car has been initiated, she said.
Following an attack on the then Udupi Deputy Commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis and Kundapur’s Assistant Commissioner Shilpa Nag, illegal sand mining activities has been under control.
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