Mangaluru: Taking advantage of the nationwide bandh call given by Congress and other organisations opposing the fuel price hike, miscreants pelted stones at a car belonging to Bantwal MLA Rajesh Naik on Monday, September 10.
It is said that Rajesh Naik was plying in his car while people were engaged in protesting at Bolangadi in Bantwal. Meanwhile, miscreants stoned his car from behind leaving it damaged. However, Rajesh Naik was left unhurt. Police rushed to the spot and managed to take the situation under control. Public alleges that some miscreants trying to create violence in the district were taking advantage of the bundh call.