Belthangady: Mahesh Shetty Timarodi and Girish Mattannavar appeared before Belthangady Police Station for inquiry on Wednesday, in connection with the clash incident that was reported near a private hospital in Ujire.

According to police sources, case numbers 76/77/79/2025 registered at Belthangady Police Station had listed 16 accused, including Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, who were issued notices to appear for questioning on August 20 at 10 AM. The accused appeared before the station later in the evening at around 5 PM.

Along with Mahesh Shetty Timarodi and Girish Mattannavar, others who attended the inquiry included Jayanth T. Venkappa Kotian, Srinivas Gowda, Mohan Shetty, Tanush Shetty, Pramod Shetty, Ganesh Shetty, and Rajesh Bhat, among the total 16 individuals.

Three separate cases had earlier been filed against Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, one relating to an unlawful gathering in front of the hospital, another for assaulting a private news channel reporter, and a third concerning derogatory remarks made to the media. All the accused appeared before Inspector Subbapur Math of Belthangady Police Station for questioning.

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Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.

 

Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.