Two arrested in connection with attack on Pramod Muthalik

Two persons have been arrested and three taken into custody for questioning in connection with the attack against Sri Rama Sene founder Pramod Muthalik here while protesting over his outfit's agitation against celebrating Valentine Day.

"A clipping from an electronic media channel indicates the culprits belonged to the youth wing of a political party. This information is important for us and we are looking into it", city police commissioner, Shankar Bidari told reporters here.

He said those wishing to celebrate Valentine's day were free to do so and couples could lodge a complaint at the nearest police station if anyone prevents them. 

Police have already begun a drive to prevent any untoward incidents on Valentine's Day on February 14, he said and warned of stringent action against those who take the law into their hands.

Home minister, V S Acharya, briefing reporters, said
chief minister, B S Yeddyurappa would meet officials today to review law and order to ensure a peaceful Valentine's Day.

Mutalik was attacked yesterday allegedly by some youth Congress workers as he was getting ready to participate in a debate on Valentine's day, organised by a local Kannada channel. The activists barged into the event, dragged him out, blackened his face and also tried to assault him.