Madikeri (Karnataka), Feb 2, : A court in Madikeri, Karnataka, granted bail to Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik on Monday in connection with a provocative speech made in December 2003.

Muthalik's speech was targeted at the Hindu Samajotsav in Gonikoppal.

He was released with a fine of Rs. one lakh.

Muthalik had been granted bail thrice in the last week.

He was first arrested on January 27 in connection with a case involving damage to pamphlets with provocative slogans.

He was then arrested for his role in attack on women at a pub in Mangalore.

He was arrested again last night for the provocative speech made in December 2003. (ANI)