Mangaluru: A man who had been evading court proceedings for nearly 20 years in two cases registered in connection with a communal clash in 2005 has been arrested by the Mangaluru North sub-division ACP’s crime team.The cases date back to 2005, when communal violence broke out during the funeral procession of Polali Ananthu, who was murdered. In connection with the clashes, Bajpe police registered two cases against Manoj, 44, from NMPT Colony, Mangaluru.The first case was registered under Sections 143, 147, 148, 448 and 427 read with Section 149 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with Section 2(1)(a) of the Karnataka Prevention of Destruction and Loss of Property Act (KPDLP Act). The second case was registered under Sections 143, 147, 148, 447 and 427 read with Section 149 of the IPC.Manoj moved abroad in 2007. After returning to India, he settled in Kaudoor village, Karkala taluk, Udupi district. However, he failed to appear before the court and remained absconding.The court subsequently issued long-pending case (LPC) warrants against him in both cases. He was taken into custody on Saturday and handed over to Bajpe police for further action.
