The citizens had been booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertaining to wrongful confinement, unlawful assembly, and obstruction after the protest walk on February 19.
The police had filed an FIR against eight citizens from Malleshwaram and 70 unknown protesters for participating in a peaceful walk for the ‘Save Sankey’ protest.
Congress leader Priyank Kharge accused the police officials of acting like agents of the BJP and further warned of strict legal action when their party comes to power