Mulki : Mulki Police have arrested five persons on the charges of vandalising a bakery and attacking its owner for posting a Facebook post in support of Israel.

A youth who hails from Kundapur and currently resides at Surathkal operates Aishani Bakery at Karnad in Mulki.

He had recently put up a Facebook post supporting Israel’s action against the terror groups in Palestine. This reportedly infuriated a few local youth who barged into the bakery and resorted to vandalism. The accused even forced the victim to tender an apology and had even filmed the incident.

It is learnt the bakery owner even received threatening calls over internet from abroad. Following this a complaint was lodged with Mulki police after some Hindu outfit leaders visited the bakery.

MLA Umanath Kotian and Hindu organisation leaders, got information about the incident from Mulky police inspector Kusumadhar, and instructed to undertake proper investigation.

All the accused have secured conditional bail.