Karkala: The Hebri police have arrested Krishna Naik, a resident of Chara village, on charges of allegedly issuing a death threat on social media against Inna Yogesh Acharya, a Congress youth leader from Karkala.
Naik was taken into custody late on Sunday night, according to reports. Following his arrest, he was reportedly admitted to the Udupi district hospital after citing health issues.
Former panchayat vice-president arrested
Krishna Naik had previously served as the vice-president of the Chara gram panchayat. He has also been associated with controversial statements on social media, according to reports.
The latest case concerns an alleged death threat directed at Inna Yogesh Acharya through a social media platform. The Hebri police arrested Naik in connection with the allegation. Further details regarding the alleged threat and the investigation were not immediately available.
Earlier case over social media post
Naik had previously faced a separate case registered at the Hebri police station over an allegedly derogatory social media post. In that post, he reportedly made the statement that “Congressmen are born to Muslims”.
The earlier case and the latest allegation involve his social media activity. However, they concern separate incidents.
The latest arrest brings the alleged threat against the Congress youth leader under police investigation. Further details about the case and any subsequent legal proceedings are awaited.