Mithun, who had been to the Annapurneshwari temple at Horanadu, was returning to Bangalore.
Passing through the town, Mithun disregarded the one-way sign and drove through.
His car was stopped near the police station, and the police personnel, unaware of his identity, asked him to go over to the station and pay a fine.
Sub-Inspector Sachin, who was away returned to the station and recognised Mithun, but the pace bowler had to pay the fine nevertheless.
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