Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SB)
Mangalore, July 19: Police arrested a person in connection with the desecration of idol of Lord Shiva installed at Pandeshwar Katte. The arrested was produced before the court on Saturday, July 18.
Police refused to disclose the name of the accused, who has admitted to the crime. The man appears to be mentally deranged, inform the police. Further, police have urged the public not to heed to any rumours.
It can be recalled here that the idol was found to have been damaged on Friday July 17 when a person residing in the neighbourhood noticed the damage and informed the police. A complaint also had also been registered in this regard at Pandeshwar police station by a member of the committee involved with the administration of the Katte.