Mysuru, Feb. 14 -- The City Crime Branch (CCB) has so far arrested 16 individuals in connection with the recent stone-pelting incident at Udayagiri Police Station and surrounding areas, triggered by a derogatory social media post about the Delhi Assembly elections. Initially, eight suspects were arrested, followed by another eight, bringing the total to 16.

The investigation team, led by CCB Assistant Commissioner of Police S.N. Sandesh Kumar (now transferred abruptly) along with Inspectors K.C. Poovaiah and Mohan and team, identified the accused through CCTV footage. During questioning, the arrested individuals admitted to their involvement in the violence.

Police reviewed video footage and photographic evidence with the suspects durin...