Umesh Marpalli
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)
Udupi, Oct 10: The flag post at Korangrapady auto rickshaw stand was damaged by some miscreants by throwing a boulder over it. The auto rickshaw owners and drivers have urged for an immediate arrest of the suspects.
The auto rickshaw stand was built 15 years ago and the flag post was installed seven years ago. Independence day is being celebrated here every year. On Thursday October 9 night some miscreants damaged the flag post by hurling a big boulder over it. An auto driver who saw it the following morning informed the police. The police officials visited the spot and inspected it.
It is suspected that a land dispute may be the reason behind damaging the flag post. A case has been registered in the town police station. Ashrayadata, Auto Union president Ramesh Shetty has warned of protests if the accused are not arrested soon.