Bangalore:  Police have arrested four persons in connection with the grievous assault on KAS officer SP Mahanthesh, a day after the officer succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. It is believed that Mahantesh was targeted for tipping off regarding the controversial land sanctions in Housing Co-operative Societies.

Informing this to reporters after attending a review meeting with police officials, home minister R Ashok however refused to divulge the identity of the arrested and only said ‘ Investigations are underway.”

The minister further said police have intensified investigations and have deputed investigation teams both in the state and outside.

It may be recalled here that Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda had assured on May 20, Sunday that those responsible for the attack on Mahantesh would soon be arrested.