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Daijiworld Media Network – Brahmavar
Brahmavar, Aug 21: The Brahmavar taluk magistrate court on Thursday rejected the bail application of activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi and remanded him to 14 days’ judicial custody. He has been lodged at the Hiriyadka sub-jail in Udupi district, with the next hearing scheduled for August 23.
Thimarodi was arrested from his residence in connection with a case registered at Brahmavar police station for allegedly making provocative statements against BJP national organizing secretary B L Santhosh through a social media post. The complaint was filed by Udupi rural BJP president Rajeev Kulal.
As he was being brought from Beltangady to Brahmavar, supporters gathered along the route and raised slogans in his favour. They also staged a demonstration near Sarvajna Circle close to the Karkala taluk office.
Before being produced in court, Thimarodi was taken to Brahmavar taluk hospital for a medical check-up.
In light of the tense atmosphere following his detention, Udupi deputy commissioner imposed prohibitory orders around Brahmavar police station to prevent any untoward incidents and to maintain law and order.
Earlier Report
Brahmavar police arrest Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi over social media post, bail rejected
Daijiworld Media Network – Brahmavar
Brahmavar, Aug 21: Police arrested Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi from his residence in connection with a case filed at Brahmavar police station.
The case was registered against Thimarodi for making provocative statements against BJP national organizing secretary B L Santhosh through a social media post. The complaint was lodged by Rajeev Kulal, Udupi rural BJP president, at Brahmavar police station.
Supporters and activists raised slogans in favour of Thimarodi near Sarvajna Circle, close to the Karkala taluk office, as he was being taken to Brahmavar police station.
Thimarodi, who was brought from Beltangady, was being escorted to Brahmavar police station when the incident occurred. Along the way, activists expressed their support by chanting slogans for him.
Later, Mahesh Thimarody was taken to Brahmavar taluk hospital for a health check-up.
In view of the tense situation following the detention of Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi, Udupi deputy commissioner imposed prohibitory orders in the vicinity of the Brahmavar police station. The move aims to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents.
Meanwhile, Brahmavar taluk magistrate court has rejected the bail application of Mahesh Shetty Thimarodi and has been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. The next hearing of his case will be on August 23. He will be kept at Hiriyadka sub jail of Udupi district.