Karkala: Hebri police have arrested a man from Chara village in Udupi district for allegedly issuing death threats on social media against Inna Yogesh Acharya, a Youth Congress leader from Karkala.
The accused has been identified as Krishna Naik, a former vice-president of Chara Gram Panchayat. Police reportedly took him into custody late on Sunday night, October 11.
Following his arrest, Naik reportedly developed health complications and was admitted to Udupi District Hospital.
Death threat allegedly issued on social media
According to reports, the arrest followed an allegation that Naik had threatened to kill Yogesh Acharya through social media. Further details about the alleged threat and the specific circumstances that led to the complaint have not been disclosed in the report.
The case is being handled by Hebri police. Further details regarding the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings were not immediately available.
Earlier case over social media post
Naik had previously faced a separate case registered at Hebri police station over an allegedly objectionable social media post.
The post reportedly contained the statement that “Congress workers are born to Muslims”, which had drawn criticism.
The earlier case and the latest death-threat allegation concern separate incidents involving social media activity.
Police investigation underway
The latest arrest has brought the alleged threat against the Karkala Youth Congress leader under police investigation. Naik’s reported hospital admission followed his detention.
The allegations against the accused remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings. Further information is awaited from the police regarding the case.