Bantwal, 28 Jul 2017: Hindu Jagarana Vedike (HJV) district president Ratnakar Shetty who was accused of attempted murder of Khaleel at Kalladka, near here, was arrested by the police at Adarsh Hospital, Puttur, on Thursday, July 27 afternoon. He was admitted at the hospital and was under treatment since several days. Meanwhile, the police arrested Ratnakar when he was discharged from the hospital.
Ratnakar escaped from the hospital on June 14 and returned the following day. Puttur town sub-inspector Omana and other 3 policemen who were guarding Ratnakar were suspended by SP for their lapse in duties in this regard. However, their suspension orders were revoked after Ratnakar returned to the hospital.
Bantwal rural sub-inspector Rakshith circle inspector Prakash, Puttur town assistant sub-inspector Panduranga, head constable Lokesh, Sampya station policemen Ram Naik arrested Ratnakar when the latter was released from the hospital.