Hubballi Police presented those accused of participating in the violent incidents in Old Hubli, before court on Monday. The accused are 85 adults and four children in conflict with law, the police said. Investigation officers, who are scanning CCTV footage to identify the accused, say a few more may be arrested.
The accused were presented before court which remanded them in judicial custody. They have been charged with rioting and trying to create enmity between communities.
Abhishek Hiremath, who is facing the charge of provoking the violent incidents, is among those remanded in custody till April 30. All the accused were produced before the magistrate through video conferencing.
