Udupi: Police arrested rowdy-sheeters Shrikanth Kulal, Sadananda Poojary, Santosh Naik, and Raj alias Rajesh Naik in connection with two separate but interlinked criminal cases reported on July 20 at Siri Mudi Hotel in Santhekatte, Kalthur village, Hebri.According to police, the first incident involved an assault on Raj alias Rajesh Naik by Shrikanth Kulal, Sadananda Poojary, and Santosh Naik, all habitual offenders. The trio allegedly abused Raj using foul language and attacked him with a wooden stick in an attempt to cause grievous harm. Raj sustained injuries and was admitted to Udupi District Govt Hospital in Ajjarkad. Based on his complaint, a case was registered at Hebri police station. Police arrested Kulal,29, Naik,43, and Poojary, 46.In a counter-complaint, Santosh Naik accused Raj of using casteist remarks during the altercation. A second case was registered under provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, along with Sections 352 and 351(2) of BNS 2023. Raj alias Rajesh Naik,30, has also been arrested in connection with this case.Police sources confirmed that all the individuals involved have a history of criminal activity, and investigations is on.
