The Hassan police arrested a person who allegedly murdered a man to stop him from appearing before the court to give a statement in a POCSO case.
The accused, Annaiah, 24 of Kalenahalli Hatti in Arsikere taluk, allegedly murdered Jayappa, 34 of Tubinakere Colony in Arsikere taluk.
The incident came to light on February 2, when the Hassan Extension Police found a dead body near Bustenahalli on the city outskirts. The police had no information about the victim.