Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Nov 10: Manipal police have registered a case against 20 people for allegedly bursting firecrackers recklessly on a public road and throwing them at pedestrians, motorists, vehicles and on-duty police personnel near Mandavi Emerald Apartments in Shivalli village, Udupi taluk.

The incident occurred at around 11 am on Sunday, November 8. Acting on information that a group was creating a public nuisance by bursting firecrackers on the road and hurling them at passing vehicles and members of the public, Manipal police rushed to the spot.

On reaching the location, police found around 15 to 20 people gathered on the public road, allegedly bursting firecrackers irresponsibly, holding lit firecrackers in their hands and throwing them at pedestrians, motorists and vehicles passing through the area.

Anil, Keerthi, Denis Ravi Shetty and Gnaneshwar were among those who reportedly faced inconvenience and have been cited as eyewitnesses to the incident.

According to the complaint lodged by Shambulingayya M E, police sub-inspector of Manipal police station, the accused allegedly ignored instructions issued by uniformed police personnel who were performing their official duties. They also allegedly hurled firecrackers towards the police personnel, creating a threatening situation.

The accused have been identified as Aryan Kumar, Aditya Prajapati, Priyansh, Siddhant Singh and Priyajit Singh, along with 15 others.

Following the incident, Manipal police registered a case against the accused after obtaining permission from the court.

Further investigation is under way.