Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru, Dec 4: A day after the media reported the arrest of an accused in connection with the scribbling of provocative graffiti favouring terrorist organisations on the retaining wall of an apartment and a graffiti on the wall old police outpost at court premises, the Mangaluru City Police on Friday, November 4 denied any arrest in connection with the case.

Speaking to Daijiworld over the phone, deputy commissioner of police (Crime and Traffic) Vinay A Gaonkar said, "So far, no arrests have been made in the case."

Also, he denied taking any person into police custody for interrogation.

Further, Vinay Gaonkar also informed that under the guidance of the police commissioner four teams have been formed to crack the case. "Teams from North, East police stations, CCB team and technical team is continuing the investigation."

It may be recalled that media carried the report that police nabbed a youth, native of Thirthahalli who was employed for an online food delivery company was taken into police custody for interrogation.

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