Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Police Encounter Resistance During Arrest of Timarody’s Supporter
In a small town, police tried to arrest a man named Mahesh Shetty because he wasn't helping with a case.
When they went to get him, a group of people showed up to stop them.
They blocked the police and even pushed them.
Some people threatened to spread bad things about the police online.
Eventually, the police took Mahesh, but he used his own car.
Now, the police are investigating the people who interfered and will take action.
Police attempted to arrest Mahesh Shetty, who was uncooperative in a criminal investigation.
A mob, including Girish Mattannavar and Jayant, obstructed the police team.
The mob allegedly blocked officers, mobilized supporters, and used physical force.
Threats of defamatory social media campaigns against police were issued.
The Belthangady Police registered a case against the individuals involved in the obstruction.
- Who
- Police and a mob, including Mahesh Shetty, Girish Mattannavar, and Jayant.
- What
- Police attempted to arrest Mahesh Shetty, but were obstructed by a mob.
- When
- August 21
- Where
- Belthangady taluk, Karnataka
- Why
- Mahesh Shetty was uncooperative in a criminal investigation.
Police's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Obstruction of Justice
Police's Perspective
Police were attempting to perform their duty and were obstructed.
Accused's Perspective
The accused was unfairly targeted.
- Accused
- Mahesh Shetty
- Location
- Belthangady taluk, Karnataka
- Criminal Case No.
- 177/2025
- Police Complaint No.
- 94/2025
- Involved
- Girish Mattannavar, Jayant, and others.