Chikkaballapur, June 28 -- Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the slipper-throwing incident targeting Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar during the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations in Chikkaballapur, escalating the political controversy surrounding the event.

The arrests followed an overnight investigation by the Chikkaballapur Town Police. PSI Amar registered a suo motu FIR against those involved, charging them with assaulting a public representative, using abusive language and obstructing police personnel while they were performing their duties.

After examining CCTV footage from the venue, police arrested Akhil Reddy, Prakash, Mohan Raj and Mahendra, who are reportedly associated with the BJP and JD(S). Securi...