Former Udupi MLA K. Raghupati Bhat led a group of protesters who submitted a memorandum to Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K.
Swaroopa in Udupi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: UMESH S. SHETTIGAR The Udupi police have taken into custody two persons accused of assaulting rape accused Pradeep Poojary, who later ended his life in the government hospital where he was admitted.In a statement on Wednesday, Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said the accused persons were secured from Madhya Pradesh.
The police were bringing the accused to Udupi where they will be produced before the local magistrate.The two were among the eight persons accused of assaulting Pradeep after he had assaulted a rape victim in front of the latter’s house in Hiriyadka police station limits on October 28. Pradeep was also accused of throwing chilli powder on the victim’s mother when she tried to intervene.
He was admitted to the government hospital where he ended his life on October 30.On Tuesday, Karkala MLA V. Sunil Kumar and other BJP activists met Mr.
Shankar and demanded arrest of all persons accused of assaulting Pradeep. MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur met family members of Pradeep on Tuesday.On Wednesday, members of different organisations carried out protest in front of the office of Udupi Deputy Commissioner demanding justice for the family members of Pradeep.Addressing the protesters, Billava Yuva Vedike president Praveen Poojary said the police had so far secured only two of the eight persons.
The delay on the part of Hiriyadka police in registering a case following Pradeep’s death showed dereliction of duty.Mr. Praveen said the death of Pradeep should be investigated by the Criminal Investigation Department.A memorandum was submitted to Deputy Commissioner T.K.
Swaroopa. Published - November 04, 2026 09:41 pm IST