Karwar: Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police Vinayak Patil said that 180 people have been arrested in connection to the comuunal disturbance that broke out following death of Paresh Mesta, a youth from Honnavar.

He said that the action has been taken based on the CCTV footage and video evidences of the riots and that no culprit will be spared.

SP said "Special team has been formed to nab those who sparked violence in the region and all those who instigated violence will be brought to books." He also added that no innocent has been put behind bars as a thorough background check has been made before booking each one of the arrested persons.

Clashes broke out in Honnavar, Kumta and Sirsi region after witnessing several days of violence following Mesta's death, but the situation was returning to normalcy with no fresh incidents of violence. The department will decide if the security needs to be continued in the area or it can be called back, said the SP.