Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Police Commissioner of Hubbballi-Dharwad M.N. Nagaraj has warned history-sheeters in the twin cities against indulging in any unlawful activities. Mr. Nagaraj gave this warning during a parade of history-sheeters at CAR Grounds here on Friday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
He asked them to mend their ways and learn to lead a normal life in society instead of getting themselves in trouble. Around 200 history-sheeters in the twin cities were present.
Four arrested
He told press persons that four persons had been arrested on the charge of sandalwood smuggling and 35 kg of sandalwood worth ₹2.1 lakh and an air-gun had been recovered.
He said the arrest was made at Gabbur Cross on the outskirts of Hubballi based on a tip-off on Friday. The accused were transporting seven logs of sandalwood illegally in a car.