Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Jan 4: A case stands registered against Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel at Konaje police station for his saying he would set fire to Dakshina Kannada district if culprits in Karthik Raj murder case were not caught in 10 days time.
The case has been registered under section 506 of Indian Penal Code (IPC). “The court has asked for more information in this case and the report has been submitted.
Next move will be made as per the direction from the court,” said police commissioner Chandra Shekar on Tuesday, January 3.
Nalin’s remarks have attracted widespread criticism from many quarters including from the home minister. But local BJP and VHP have stood by Nalin.
Nalin had made the statement on Sunday, January 2 during a protest. He later clarified that the statement was not made with intention of disrupting peace.