Two Arrested for Stone Pelting at MLC Ivan D'Souza's Residence in Mangaluru

Mangaluru City Police arrested two individuals for pelting stones at MLC Ivan D'Souza's house. The accused, identified as Bharat and Dinesh, confessed to the crime driven by anger over D’Souza’s remarks following the governor’s assent to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The investigation remains ongoing.

Two individuals were arrested on Wednesday by Mangaluru City Police on charges of pelting stones at the residence of MLC Ivan D'Souza, police confirmed.

The suspects, Bharat alias Yakshit and Dinesh Kurtamogeru, reportedly confessed to committing the crime due to anger over public comments made by D'Souza.

According to a senior police officer, the accused acted impulsively after dining at a hotel nearby. Ongoing investigations, including CCTV footage and mobile records, have corroborated their involvement, and police are continuing to take appropriate legal action.

(With inputs from agencies.)