Chikmagalur: 4 held for attack on environmentalist DV Girish

Chikmagalur: Four people were arrested by the police on Thursday in connection with the attack on environmentalist DV Girish here.

The incident took place at Kambihalli of Chikkamagaluru district where several youths allegedly assaulted the environmentalist and his friends on Monday.

“Four people have been arrested so far. Investigation in progress. Other accused are being traced,” Hakay Akshay Machindra, Superintendent of Police, Chikkamagaluru said.

According to the FIR, Girish was travelling back to his home in his vehicle. He was accompanied by his friends and their daughters.

On their way, some youths who were sitting on the road allegedly teased the daughter of Girish’s friend. Girish then stopped the car and questioned them.

After this, the youth allegedly followed his vehicle on bikes and beat him mercilessly and abused him. The youth also allegedly attacked Girish friends.

An FIR was lodged at Chikkamagaluru rural police station. Police registered cases against seven youths under sections 341, 504, 323, 324, 506, 149 of IPC and under sections 12 and 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Girish was awarded the prestigious RBS ‘Protect the Tiger’ award for playing a crucial role in protecting the Bhadra Tiger Reserve and running an NGO called Wild Cat – C.

With inputs from ANI.