Davanagere (Karnataka): Police has arrested 14 persons in connection with the hoisting of a Pakistani flag at a place of worship at Chinur village in Davangere district.

Police said the arrested have been to remanded to judicial custody till July 9 by a court.

The arrests were made yesterday following protests by a mob enraged over the flag-hoisting incident which staged a demonstration in front of the police station demanding action.

Senior police officials visited the place and ensured that the flag was removed.

Additional police forces from Davangere were sent to Chinur, where the situation is normal.