Udupi: Police have detained two accused in Madhya Pradesh in connection with the assault on Pradeep Poojary and the case registered over the alleged abetment of his suicide.
Udupi District Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said the two accused were being brought to Udupi from Madhya Pradesh. Their identities and other details would be disclosed after they were formally arrested following the completion of the required legal procedures.
The development marks progress in the investigation into the assault and subsequent death of Pradeep Poojary.
Police teams formed to trace accused
Earlier, the Udupi police had formed five special teams to trace and arrest those allegedly involved in the assault. The SP had stated that efforts were underway to apprehend the accused and that nobody had the right to take the law into their own hands.
A separate case relating to alleged abetment to suicide was also registered following Pradeep’s death.
Investigation into assault and death continues
The case has drawn considerable public attention, with police appealing to people not to spread unverified information or circulate private photographs of the woman involved in the related cases.
The SP has also warned that legal action would be taken against those found sharing such material or posting defamatory content on social media.
Police are continuing the investigation, and further details about the two detained accused are expected after their formal arrest.