Mahesh Shetty Thimmarody
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Mangaluru: Activist Mahesh Shetty Thimmarody who is accused in a case related to obstructing police from performing their duty, appeared before Belthangady police station on Friday for inquiry.
Brahmavar Police on August 21 had gone to arrest Mahesh over allegations that he had made derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary B L Santhosh on social media.
At that time, the police were allegedly obstructed in the course of their duty, leading to a case being filed against several individuals.
Mahesh is the third accused in the case. According to police sources, his statement was recorded after he appeared at the station on Friday morning.
Meanwhile, SIT chief Pronab Mohanty has arrived at SIT office in Belthangady.