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Karnataka: BJP MLA Harish Poonja Booked For 'Threatening' Police Over Party Worker's Arrest
The police stated that records show the arrest of Promod Ujire and Shashiraj Shetty on May 18 for allegedly stocking large quantity of explosives and projectiles intended for use in illegal quarries.
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The FIR alleged that Poonja and his followers purportedly hindered and intimidated government officials in the execution of their official duties. ( Image Source :Facebook,X )
As per police reports, during the night of May 18, Poonja, accompanied by several of his supporters, purportedly entered the police station and demanded the immediate release of Ujire and Shetty without any charges. When the authorities declined, the MLA purportedly intimidated them and engaged in heated arguments, according to a report on PTI.
Ujire and Shetty were operating a mining site in Melantabettu which falls under the jurisdiction of the Beltangadi police station. A case has been lodged against MLA Poonja under the Explosives Act of 1884 and pertinent sections of the Indian Penal Code for alleged misconduct at the Beltangadi police station.
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