Pakistan flag hoisting: Sri Ram Sene men arrested in Bangalore

Police have arrested six persons in connection with hoisting the Pakistan flag over the tahsildar’s office in Sindgi.

Superintendent of police DC Rajappa said those  arrested are members of the student wing of Sri Ram Sene, a right-wing organisation led by Pramod Muthalik.

The accused have been identified as Rajesh Siddaramaiah Matha, 19, Arun Vagmore, 20, Parashu Rama Vagmore, 20, Sunil Madivalappa Agasar, 18, Eshwar Navi, 18, and Mallana Gowda Vijaya Kumar Patil.

Matha is the president of the student wing of Sri Rama Sene.

The appearance of Pakistani flag led to violence in Sindgi and surrounding areas. Miscreants had damaged vehicles and pelted stones at shops in the town. A bandh call was issued given by various organisations, including Sri Rama Sene and Bajrang Dal.