The accused identified as Vidyasagar alias Sagar, Vineet Poojary, Abhilash, Avinash have been accused of assaulting the Home guard and making derogatory remarks against him.
The incident occurred on the evening of June 30, when Santosh Kumar was on duty at Someshwara Beach. He noticed the members of the gang playing in the water and warned them of the dangers posed by the gushing waves during the rainy season, instructing them to come to the shore.
Angered by the warning, the group verbally abused Santosh and threatened him. It has been alleged that accused Vidyasagar alias Sagar grabbed Santosh’s uniform and physically assaulted him, and the others reportedly pushed him. Acting on Santosh’s complaint, the Ullal police have registered a case and made the arrests.