Bantwal: The set installed in Benjanapadavu, Bantwal taluk, for the filming of the movie ‘Nettarakere’ was damaged, with one part of the set being destroyed, in a fire accident on Tuesday.

The fire is learned to have broken in the cooking area of the set, which has been installed in a site under the jurisdiction limits of Bantwal Rural Police Station. The movie crew immediately called the local fire brigade, and the flames were doused.

The movie, ‘Nettarakere’ is being produced simultaneously in Tulu and Kannada languages. Actor Swaraj Shetty, who played the role of ‘Guruva’ in the award-winning movie ‘Kantara’, is directing the movie, has written the screenplay and is also acting in it.

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Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.

The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.

According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.

Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.

Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.

After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.