Daijiworld Media Network - Hassan (SP)

Hassan, Jan 28: Home minister Dr V S Acharya termed the incident of attack on a Mangalore pub as a well-planned political conspiracy. "The state director general of police will investigate into the issue to find out details of those who were behind the conspiracy," he informed.

"So far, 25 people have been arrested relating to the incident. Some other accused including a Congress leader, have been absconding," he said.

Responding to a question raised on the issuance of notices to some media persons by the police, he said that the way in which some media houses in Mangalore conducted themselves while covering the incident, has given rise to doubts. Some state-level newspapers are published from Mangalore, but these papers are not carrying any instigative reports. Some visual media and selected print media firms are carrying provocative reports. The visual media reporters had reached the pub even before the gang of hooligans came there, he pointed out.

He also expressed his displeasure at the offer posted on the internet site which said that the compact discs covering the incident were on sale.

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