Saccharipete: An auto driver was assaulted by four persons after they allegedly tried to knock him down with a car here on July 29. Police have arrested four people after a lati charge. Tight security has been deployed by the police to prevent further incidents.
The incident had its roots in the abuse of a rickshaw driver by a person named Anwar. Anwar along with his friend Nayas in their car tried to knock down Dinesh another auto driver who was coming from the opposite direction. Dinesh, angry at this, questioned Anwar and it is learnt that Anwar behaved inappropriately.Dinesh and his friends then assaulted Anwar.
Karkala police under the guidance of Udupi District police deputy inspector Anna Malai arrested the miscreants. Karkala Rural station officer Mahadeva Shetty then informed Udupi ASP about the incident. Moodbidri station officer Ramesh Kumar also came to the spot and restored peace.
Officer Jagadish, K P Sucharitha Shetty also came to the spot.