Mangaluru: The Karnataka High Court will begin hearing into the habeas corpus petition plea filed by parents of a boy following his mysterious disappearance. A summon has been issued to Urwa police station sub-inspector Ravish and police officer-turned-politician Madan in this regards.

Alleging that the police department was shielding Madan, a former policeman, Shivakumar, father of the missing youth Vinayak approached the high court seeking justice.

Vinayak, an aeronautical engineering student of Karavali College had decided to campaign for Madan in the recently held assembly elections after hearing his speeches. It is gathered that Vinayak even began staying at Madan’s house during this period.