Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Karnataka Activist Arrested, Faces New Charges
A man named Puneeth Kerehalli, who is known for his right-wing activities and has been involved in other criminal cases, was arrested again.
This time, it was for hitting someone, causing trouble, and illegally moving meat.
The police had asked him to come for questioning many times, but he didn't.
So, they arrested him using a court order.
After his arrest, he was let out on bail, which means he had to promise to follow the rules and can go home until his next court date.
Additionally, he is facing new charges for making serious allegations against a top police officer.
Right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli was arrested for the second time this month in Bengaluru.
Charges include assault, obstruction, illegal meat transportation, and making allegations against DG&IGP M A Saleem.
Kerehalli has a criminal history involving illegal cow smuggling, murder, and other offenses.
He was arrested near Soladevanahalli police station after failing to appear for questioning.
A local court issued a warrant for his arrest on January 21, 2025, related to an assault case from July 20, 2025.
- Who
- Puneeth Kerehalli, a right-wing activist with a criminal history
- What
- Arrested for multiple charges including assault, obstruction, illegal meat transportation, and new allegations against a top police officer
- When
- Early Friday, released on bail Saturday
- Where
- Near Soladevanahalli police station, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Failed to appear for questioning despite multiple notices and a pending warrant, and for making allegations against a top police officer
Activist's Supporters
Law Enforcement
Nature of Charges
Activist's Supporters
Claim allegations are politically motivated to silence dissent.
Law Enforcement
Charges are based on evidence and legal violations.
- Name
- Puneeth Kerehalli
- Occupation
- Right-wing activist
- Arrest Date
- Early Friday
- Release Status
- Released on bail
- Charges
- Assault, obstruction, illegal meat transportation, identity theft, promoting enmity, public mischief, prejudicial to national integration
- Criminal History
- Illegal cow smuggling, murder, other offenses
- Warrant Date
- January 21
- Assault Case Date
- July 20, 2025
- New Allegations
- Claims against DG&IGP M A Saleem
Sources
Karnataka right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli arrested for second time in a month, released on bail
Man facing police probe attempts suicide outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru