Karnataka right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli arrested for second time in a month, released on bail

The case was based on a complaint filed by Allabakash, 30, a driver residing in Bengaluru. According to the complaint, Allabakash and his colleague Fazil Khan were instructed by a neighbour, Adeer, to transport meat from Chennaraya town to Shivajinagar in a car on the night of July 1.

While travelling on the Tumakuru–Bengaluru NH-4 near the T Dasarahalli flyover, their vehicle was allegedly intercepted by a red car. Kerehalli and his associates reportedly blocked the road, questioned the consignment, and assaulted the complainant. Allabakash stated that one of the accused struck him on the face with a key, causing bleeding injuries. A case has been registered against Kerehalli and three to four unidentified associates.

Earlier this month, on January 16, Kerehalli was arrested by the Bannerghatta police for allegedly trespassing into migrant workers’ homes, demanding identity documents, and harassing residents whom he accused of being illegal immigrants.

This arrest came after a team led by Kerehalli visited several settlement areas and filmed videos claiming that illegal immigrants were living in Electronic City, Hebbagodi, and surrounding areas. The footage later went viral on social media.