Shashidhar Poyyathabail, the cameraman with Mangalore based Namma Nadu Kannada channel was hospitalized with minor injuries. His video camera was also damaged in the incident.
The incident occurred around 10:00 pm. It is learnt that a pair of buffalos belonging Mangalore based businessman Anil suddenly turned back and ran in the opposite direction when Mr Poyyathabail was shooting the race from front angle.
Mr Anil, who was watching the race, began to shout at cameraman accusing him of causing defeat for his buffalos in the race. Within a few seconds, a group of five to six men surrounded the cameramen and thrashed him badly, source said.
It is learnt that the pair of animals took U-turn when a camera flash appeared. However, eye-witnesses said, it was not clear from whose camera the flash emanated as Mr Poyyathabail's camera had no flash.
Police rushed to the spot and arrested one Manoj Jeppinamogaru in connection with the assault. A case was registered at Ullal police station.
Following the incident a few media persons from Ullal and surrounding areas gathered in front of the Ullal police station demanding immediate action against all the culprits.
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