Mangalore: Noted thinker Prof. GK Govind Rao has filed his strong objection to the police act of handcuffing Vittal who has been arrested on charges of Naxal links, while he wrote his annual exams at the Mangalore University.

Prof. Rao who met Vittal at the Mangalore jail on May 14, Monday was speaking to reporters. He said he had a strong feeling that Vittal was innocent. He at the same time clarified that he was not a Naxal supporter.

Prof. Rao further informed that a committee that has been formed to fight for justice for Vittal would be holding a protest in Bangalore on May 28.