Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Sep 1: Five people have been arrested for allegedly smashing windshields and damaged eight cars parked near Yenepoya Hospital at Deralakatte last month, informed the police.
The arrested belong to Madani Nagar. Eight cars parked in a rented place outside Yenepoya hospital in the early hours of August 14 were found damaged. During interrogation, the accused confessed that they had smashed the window panes of the vehicles parked in the parking lot to thieve.
They also confessed that they were conspiring to target bike riders traveling alone and waylay passengers in vehicles in deserted places to rob jewelry and valuables.
The arrested are also the prime suspects in many cases including assault of Gangadhar in Kuthar, thefts at a mobile phone shop in Pandith house and bakery at Kuthar.
Police sources informed that the accused have involved in theft and assaults.
The group had hatched a conspiracy to avenge the murder of Safwan at Thokkottu and to kill a criminal from Amblamagaru. But the plans were foiled due to the timely action of the police.
A sword, chili powder and a knife has been recovered from the accused.
Ullal station police station inspector Gopikrishna K R, sub inspector Rajendra B and staff participated in the operation under the leadership of south zone ACP K Ramarao. The suspects have been sent to fifteen days of judicial custody.