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Why did BJP label Suhas Shetty a rowdy then and calls him martyr now, asks Ktaka Cong

Why did BJP label Suhas Shetty a rowdy then and calls him martyr now, asks Ktaka Cong Bengaluru: Responding to criticism by BJP leaders over the killing of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru, the Karnataka Congress-led government chided the Opposition party and asked if he was a noble soul, why did the previous BJP [] The post Why did BJP label Suhas Shetty a rowdy then and calls him martyr now, asks Ktaka Cong appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Union minister Shobha calls G Parameshwara nalayak minister, demands NIA probe into Suhas Shetty murder case

BENGALURU: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on Monday called Home Minister G Parameshwara a Nalayak (incompetent) home minister and urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to sack him from the ministry. She demanded an NIA probe into the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru. Addressing the media at the party office in Bengaluru, the senior BJP leader launched a scathing attack on the CM, ministers and Assembly Speaker UT Khader. Parameshwara is a nalayak home minister. If the CM really wants to maintain law and order in the state, he should sack Parameshwara and take control of the home ministry. We dont have any expectation that you [CM] will protect us, but you have the responsibility of protecting everyone, she said. Parameshwara is clueless about the developments and the home ministry is namesake, she commented. She demanded that Speaker Khader and Rashid, a police constable attached to the Bajpe Police station in Mangaluru, should be subjected to narcoanalysis to find out the truth about Shettys murder and other cases in the area. She said Khader has no moral right to continue as Speaker. Why did he speak to Fazils family a day after Shettys murder and told the media that they were not involved? Now, it is revealed that Fazils brother gave the money the family received as compensation for Fazils murder as supari to commit Shettys murder, she said. Khader gave a certificate of trust to the family. He also claimed that he got a threat call. Who called him and why did he mention it that day? He was the main reason for diverting the attention, while the government too tried to do it, she alleged. She said, The Bajpe police knew about the conspiracy. Why did they take away the weapon Shetty had kept with him for self-defence? The police should have given him protection, but they did not. Money for Shettys murder came from the Middle East and it should be probed as to who got that money, she said. On Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khans statement on Sunday that he will wear a suicide bomb vest and go to war with Pakistan, she said it was a gimmick to divert the attention of the public from real issues. There is no need for Zameer to do that. Let him go and live in Pakistan for two years, she said. Police supported the killers, says BJP MLA Moodbidri BJP MLA Umanath Kotian on Monday accused the local police of being hand in glove with the assailants in the Suhas Shetty murder case. Kotian told the media, Shetty was murdered in full public view and nobody helped him. The onlookers did not help, while the police who were in the vicinity did not rush to his aid. A burqa-clad woman was seen helping the attackers flee from the spot in a car, as per the videos of the incident. The woman must be arrested. The Mangaluru city police commissioner and the local police supported the killers in carrying out the crime. He claimed the police also ensured that Shetty was not carrying weapons he normally did for his own protection. The police commissioner said Fazils brother had given the contract for Rs 5 lakh to execute the murder. But the crime did not happen for a mere Rs 5 lakh. There was funding of up to Rs 50 lakh from abroad. How much did the police receive from that deal, he asked. He alleged that the police commissioner and the police personnel are getting kickbacks from sand and laterite mining, gambling and other criminal activities. Call records of Bajpe police and other local police personnel should be verified. In the name of investigation, Hindu youth are being targeted. Home Minister G Parameshwara and district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao could not even visit Shettys parents. If Shetty was a rowdy-sheeter, his parents are not. His mother is a cancer patient. Also, Speaker UT Khader, who is not supposed to make political statements, defended Fazils family. We have completely lost faith in the local police, and the Shetty murder case must be handed over to the NIA, he said . Congress government complicit in murder: BJP The BJP has claimed that the killing of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty was a Congress-sponsored act as a part of the Rs 25-lakh compensation given by the government to the family of Fazil, who was murdered in Mangaluru, was allegedly used by his brother to fund the contract killing. Speaking to media persons here on Monday, BJP state general secretary Ravikumar said the police have revealed that Rs 5 lakh of the compensation amount was used to hire the contract killers of Shetty. So, Suhas killing is nothing but sponsored by the Congress government, he added. Terming the Siddaramaiah government as anti-Hindu, he pointed out that ever since the Congress came to power in the state, Muslim communal elements have become emboldened and attacks on Hindus have been on the rise. Because of the lackadaisical approach of the government against such elements, the state has been turning into a sleeper cell for terrorists and extremists, he said. He added that the government unnecessarily included Hindus in the rowdy sheeters list and demanded that the Home Ministry come clean on how many Hindus and Muslims have been included in such a list. Accusing the Congress government of anti-development, Ravikumar said the government has lost control and the law and order situation has gone haywire.

VHP suspects PFI hand behind murder

MANGALURU: Suspecting the role of banned Popular Front of India (PFI) behind the murder of Hindu activist and rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty , the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Hindu Jagran Vedike (HJV) on Monday reiterated their demand for an NIA probe into the case. At a press conference, HJV prantha pramukh KT Ullas and VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell claimed that there are a lot of similarities in the modus operandi of the murders carried out by PFI and that of Shetty, and it does not appear he was killed to avenge Mohammed Fazils murder. There is some big force and funding behind it. We strongly suspect the role of PFI behind this targeted killing, Ullas said. Comparing the murders of BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru and Shetty, he said the former was killed a few days after the murder of Masood B just like Shettys murder after Ashrafs killing in Kudupu. The CCTV footage shows that the assailants were not in a hurry and the way the locals behaved indicates that it was a planned murder, he said. Ullas suspected the role of Mustafa and Kabir, accused in the Prashant Poojary murder case, in Shettys murder and Naushad, an accused in the Sukhananda Shetty murder case, in funding the murder. Safwan, an accused in the Shetty murder case, was a tenant in the house of Ismail Engineer, a PFI member, he alleged. He suspected the involvement of Rashid, a constable attached to the Bajpe police station, in tipping off the assailants about Shettys movements. Shettys friends and mother told us that he was harassed by Rashid with repeated phone calls. Three days before the murder, the ACP told Shetty not to carry tools in his vehicle. How did the assailants know that he was unarmed? We suspect that Rashid might have informed the assailants, alleged Ullas. Stating that Rajit and Nagaraj from Kalasa, other accused in the Shetty murder case, have no criminal antecedents, Ullal suspected that they might have been intentionally linked to the case just because they are Hindus. There is a report that after the PFI ban, they decided to involve Hindus in targeted killings, he said. Responding to Home Minister G Parameshwaras statement that the state police are competent enough to probe the case, Ullas said they have no doubt about the efficiency of the state police, but they dont trust that a fair probe can take place under the present government.

BJP branded Suhas Hindutva activist for political gain, says Congress leader Manjunath Bhandary

MANGALURU: KPCC working president Manjunath Bhandary slammed the BJP and Sangh Pariwar for glorifying rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty as a Hindutva activist, and asked them whether Keerthi, a Dalit, whom Shetty had allegedly murdered, was not a Hindu. Talking to reporters here on Monday, Bhandary asked why BJP leaders did not object when Shetty was added to the rowdy-sheeter list during the previous BJP government. Shetty is being branded as a Hindutva leader just for political gain. Out of five cases lodged against Shetty, he had committed three crimes against Hindus, Bhandary pointed out. Referring to the statements of BJP leaders, Bhandary said it looked as if they were waiting for the murder to take place to reap political benefits. Stating that they have no objection to handing over the probe to a central agency, he added that Shettys criminal background should be kept in mind. Strongly criticising Pejwar Mutt pontiff Sri Vishwa Prasanna Swamijis statement that Hindus are not safe in the country, he asked whether the seer would demand the resignation of the prime minister, home minister and defence minister, all of whom are Hindus. The previous seer of Pejawar Mutt Sri Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji lauded the Muslim community for helping the mutt and hosted an iftar gathering on mutt premises, he said, and appealed to the current pontiff to uphold the dignity of the mutt. He said a Congress delegation will meet the Commissioner of Police and Superintendent of Police seeking stringent action against those who post and forward provocative messages on social media.

Who offered 5 lakh to kill Suhas Shetty? Karnataka police reveal Mangaluru murder plot - Hindustan Times

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Six arrested in Cuddalore for alleged involvement in counterfeit currency racket

CUDDALORE: Six persons, including a former functionary of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), were arrested on Saturday in connection with a counterfeit currency racket that surfaced at a farmhouse near Tittakudi, police said. The main accused, P Selvam (39) of Atharnatham village under Ramanatham police limits, was previously involved in an assault case. Last month, a police team attempting to arrest him at his farmhouse found he and his associates had fled. During a search, officers seized counterfeit Rs 500 notes worth Rs 86,000, a firearm, walkie-talkies, a currency printing machine, a counting machine, police uniforms, a laptop, and a fake Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seal. Following instructions from Cuddalore SP S Jeyakumar, special teams were formed to trace the accused. After a month-long operation, Selvam and five others I Prabhu (32), R Vallarasu (25), R Periyasamy (29), C Arumugam (30), and D Surya (25) were arrested in Mangaluru, Karnataka, on Friday and brought to Ramanatham for interrogation. Selvam, a former treasurer of the VCKs Cuddalore West District unit, allegedly told several people he had crores abroad from the sale of iridium and needed Rs 4 crore to repatriate it. In return, he promised to double their investments. To gain trust, he maintained a lavish lifestyle and circulated forged documents purporting that Rs 32 crore had been transferred to his name by the RBI, police said. Using this ploy, the group collected huge sums from across Tamil Nadu, except Cuddalore. None of the investors have been repaid so far. When they could no longer sustain the fraud, the group allegedly began printing counterfeit notes using a Xerox machine. They recorded videos showing bundles of fake currency and falsely claimed the money was stored at the RBI. They also donned police uniforms and used airguns to pose as RBI escort staff while transporting the notes to Chennai, police sources added. All six accused were produced before a magistrate and remanded to judicial custody. Police confirmed that Selvam has since been expelled from the VCK following revelations of his involvement in the scam.

Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna alleges anti-communal task force targets hindu activists

UDUPI: Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna on Sunday claimed that the anti-communal task force announced by Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, in the backdrop of the murder of VHP activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru, would work against Hindu activists. In a statement on Saturday night, Suvarna stated that the aim behind forming such a force by the government is to target Hindu activists and frame them in false cases. He further said that Parameshwara was pressurised by the Muslim community leaders during the formers recent visit to Mangaluru in this regard, and the home minister succumbed to the pressure tactics. He said that during a meeting chaired by Parameshwara in Mangaluru recently, the Muslim community leaders expressed their anger while asserting their viewpoints, despite police presence. The ministers who came to Dakshina Kannada did not even consult local MLAs to discuss about restoring peace. Earlier, the Congress government didnt agree to form an anti-narcotics wing, however, now with the intention to curb the voice of Hindu activists, it is going ahead with forming an anti-communal task force, he rued. This way, the state government wants to portray the coastal district as being communally-sensitive, which could impede its economic and social development. Suvarna also sought the resignation of Assembly Speaker UT Khader, alleging that the latter tried to influence the investigation by falsely stating that Fazils family had no role in Shettys murder. Now details have emerged that Fazils brother is the prime accused in Shettys murder. Khader should resign, he demanded.

Karnataka home minister turns down NIA probe on Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty's murder

BENGALURU: Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara here on Sunday clarified that he did not visit the parents of Suhas Shetty, who was murdered at Bajpe in Mangaluru recently, as several heinous cases had been filed against the latter. There are five cases against Suhas. That is why none of the elected representatives visited his house. But we are on the job of delivering justice to his family members as eight accused have already been arrested, he told reporters, replying to the criticism that he did not console Suhas parents during his visit to Mangaluru recently. He categorically denied Congress instructing its leaders not to visit Suhas family as a video on it has gone viral. This is a case of murder. The government will do justice to Suhas Shettys family, he said. On Suhas parents suspecting whether the arrested were genuinely involved in the murder, Parameshwara hit back, saying, Is it possible to call anyone an accused? On the speculation that it was a revenge killing for the murder of Mohammed Fazil in 2022, in which Suhas was the main accused, as Fazils brother Adil Mehroof is among the eight accused, Parameshwara said that only investigation will establish that. Asked why only Muslim community members were meeting him, Parameshwara said they were Congress members. Leaders from the Muslim community met me. Can you say no to visitors? People from other communities too can come to me, he said. On BJP leaders insisting that Suhas case be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), he said, That is BJPs opinion. Our police are working efficiently. Eight people have been arrested. We believe the investigation is going well and thats why it has not been given to NIA On murders reported elsewhere in the state, he said the home department is taking all steps. Keep tabs on illegal PGs: Minister Dr G Parameshwara to officers The home minister has warned concerned police commissioners and superintendents of police to act soon after they receive any information about conspiracies hatched to murder someone. Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara here on Sunday said he has instructed police officers to keep a vigil on paying guest accommodations in their jurisdiction. The instructions were given in the wake of a girl allegedly walking naked at HSR Layout in broad daylight that reportedly disturbed the peace of residents. Parameshwara told the officers that information on PGs run legally and illegally should be gathered. If someone is running a PG illegally, action should be taken against those who gave permission. The BBMP should take care of such issues, he suggested.

CM Siddaramaiah slams BJP for double standards on caste census

HANGAL(HAVERI): Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the BJP of double standards on the issue of caste census , pointing out that the party which once opposed it, is now welcoming the move after the Union government announced its intention to conduct a nationwide survey. Speaking to reporters in Akki Alur on Sunday, Siddaramaiah said, Earlier, BJP leaders made politically motivated statements against the caste census. Now, they appear to be supporting it, based on changing realities. Quoting a well-known saying, he remarked, For BJP leaders, water becomes sacred only when it comes from a conch. Responding to former prime minister HD Deve Gowdas allegation that the Congress is adopting double standards on the issue of Pakistan, following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam , Siddaramaiah hit back: What was Deve Gowda saying about Narendra Modi before leaning towards the BJP, and what is he saying now? If anyone is following double standards, its Deve Gowda himself. The Chief Minister also stressed the need for a dedicated task force to identify and counter communal and anti-social elements. He said the government is planning to establish such a force specifically to address communal violence in the coastal belt. I will discuss the proposal with Home Minister G Parameshwara and take appropriate action, he added. Asked about police claims that part of the Rs 25 lakh compensation given by the government to the family of Fazil, who was murdered in 2022, was allegedly used by his brother to fund the contract killing of Suhas Shetty, Siddaramaiah declined to comment. He, however, said he would speak with district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Parameshwara, who recently visited Mangaluru. On the occasion of the governments second anniversary, the CM confirmed that a special programme is being organised in Vijayanagar district to mark the administrations achievements. STF needed to curb anti-social elements: CM HANGAL: CM Siddaramaiah here on Sunday emphasised the need for a special task force to curb and detect anti-social elements. At Akki Alur on Sunday, Siddaramaiah told reporters that he will take appropriate measures to curb communal violence in the coastal region after holding discussions with Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara. On Mangaluru polices revelation that Adil Mehroof -- brother of Mohammed Fazil, in whose murder Suhas was the main accused, allegedly used Rs 25 lakh compensation given by the government to hire contract killers to murder Suhas Shetty, the CM said he was unaware of the details. He promised to look into the matter after consulting with Parameshwara and Mangaluru district in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who both visited Mangaluru. Modi withholding Mahadayi clearance due to fear of Goa govt: CM Siddaramaiah Hubballi: CM Siddaramaiah alleged that PM Narendra Modi has been withholding environmental clearance for the Mahadayi diversion project due to fear of the Goa government. Responding to Union minister Pralhad Joshis criticism of the state government for the KPSC changing the deadline for collecting hall tickets and issuing them just a few hours prior to the KAS main exam, Siddaramaiah said, Joshi speaks on everything, except the most important issue: Why there is no environmental clearance for the Mahadayi project. The CM pointed out that Joshi, as a senior member of the Union Cabinet, should use his influence to secure the necessary approvals for the long-pending project. He should be putting pressure on the Centre, instead of making baseless allegations, Siddaramaiah said. He reiterated that it was the Union Governments responsibility to expedite the environmental nod and urged Joshi to take the lead in securing it. PM responsible for price rise, he failed to deliver on promises, says CM HANGAL: Launching a scathing attack against PM Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday accused him of not only being responsible for rising prices, but also a leader who has failed to deliver on his promises. Speaking after inaugurating development works of Rs 650 crore and laying the foundation stone for new projects at Akki Alur, Siddaramaiah asked, Can anyone point to even one promise made by PM Modi in his speeches that has actually been fulfilled? He urged the public not to fall for what he called the BJP and JDS baseless claims that the states guarantee schemes had emptied the treasury. This years budget is Rs 38,000 crore higher than last years. Capital expenditure has risen by Rs 31,000 crore, to Rs 83,000 crore. Additionally, we have set aside Rs 50,000 crore specifically for the guarantee schemes. In total, Rs 1.33 lakh crore has been earmarked for development. This clearly exposes the BJPs falsehoods, he said.

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In Mengaluru Murder-Accused's Killing, A Family's Revenge Plot Link

A murder-accused in Karnataka's Mangaluru, Suhas Shetty, was apparently murdered by contract killers who accepted money from the family of one of his victims, sources have said.

No water supply in some areas for 48 hours in Mangaluru

BJP MLA booked for making 'provocative speech' against Muslims at temple event in Karnataka

MANGALURU: A case has been registered against BJP MLA Harish Punja for allegedly making a provocative speech during the Brahmakalashotsava (consecration ceremony) at the Gopalakrishna Temple in Thekkaru village in Dakshina Kannada district. According to the police, complainant Ibrahim S B has alleged that Punja made derogatory remarks against the Muslim community and allegedly attempted to incite communal hatred through his speech. The speech in question was reportedly delivered in the presence of a gathering during the religious event. The complaint stated that the content of the speech could sow discord between religious communities and disturb communal harmony in the region. Based on the complaint, the police have registered a case under sections 196 and 352(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the new Indian criminal code that recently replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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Karnataka Home Minister turns down BJP's demand for NIA probe into former Bajrang Dal worker's murder

BENGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday rejected BJP's demand for an NIA probe into former Bajrang Dal worker and rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty's murder. Suhas Shetty, who is an accused in five criminal cases, was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru city. It is their (BJP's) opinion. Our view is that our police are doing their job very well. Eight people have been arrested in this connection and the investigation is in progress, Parameshwara told reporters here. He said at this stage, there was no need to hand over the case to the NIA. When asked why no one from the government visited and consoled the bereaved family members, Parameshwara said Shetty had five criminal cases against him. Please know that this is a murder case. There were five criminal cases against him. That's the reason that no one from the government, I mean the public representatives, either me or anyone else, met them, the Minister said. He, however, added that the government will ensure that the family gets justice. Already we have done our work and we have arrested eight people, Parameshwara explained. Parameshwara also said that an anti-communal task force will be constituted permanently in the communally sensitive coastal Karnataka region. Those arrested are Abdul Safwan, Niyaz Ahmed, Mohammad Muzzammil, Khalandar Shafi, Adil Mehrooz Mohammad Rizwan, Ranjit and Nagaraj. Following the murder, the VHP called for a bandh on Friday and shops were shut in Mangaluru city. In view of the tension, Parameshwara and District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao rushed to Mangaluru on Friday and held high-level discussions with Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal and Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan to assess the law and order situation. The ministers reviewed the security arrangements and appealed for calm, assuring that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the violence and disruption. Suhas Shetty was murdered days after a 36-year-old Muslim youth with intellectual disability was beaten to death by a group of 25-30 people, allegedly affiliated with RSS and Bajrang Dal, during a cricket match near the Batra Kallurthi temple in Kudupu, Mangaluru.

I did not say Fazils family members were innocent in Suhan Shettys murder: U.T. Khader

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Palakkad Division undertakes replacing and strengthening of turnouts to enhance safety in Mangaluru

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Revenge killings: Vicious cycle in Dakshina Kannada fuelled by parties

MANGALURU: On July 20, 2022, Masood B, an 18-year-old daily wager, was assaulted by a gang of eight at Kalinja in Sullia taluk of Dakshina Kannada district over a trivial issue and he succumbed a day later in the hospital. Six days later, on the night of July 26, about 40 km away in Bellare, BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru was murdered by bike-borne assailants. Two days later on July 28, Mohammed Fazil was hacked to death in Katipalla near Mangaluru in tit-for-tat murders. The victims of these three killings that took place in just nine days neither knew each other nor had anything in common. But all the three murders had a common thread - revenge - which runs deep in coastal Karnataka and is promptly fuelled by religious fanaticism and hate. While Praveen was murdered in retaliation of Masoods killing to trigger fear among people as part of now banned PFIs agenda, Fazil who had no criminal antecedents was picked randomly and just because of his religious identity to avenge Praveens murder. There was a lull for almost three years and when everyone thought that Dakshina Kannada had moved on, came the brutal murder of Hindutva activist and rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty, who was the main accused in Fazils murder. There seems to be no end to this bitter cycle of murders which is not seen anywhere else in Karnataka. There are several factors that have contributed to this shocking reality. While in most parts of the state, the minorities hardly resist the majority because of their thin population and lack of money and political power, here the minorities are significantly high in numbers and also are well off and quickly resist any such attempts. Eight held for murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty; police say personal rivalry led to crime The majority expects them to be submissive like in other parts which does not happen here simply because of muscle, money and political power. Also, many are not able to digest the economic development of Muslims which has resulted in sullying the communitys image with allegations of Land Jihad etc. These issues have also led to severe radicalisation of a section of the community, gravitating them towards organisations like PFI, said a university professor. Such communal and revenge killings satiate power hungry parties, which see murders as an opportunity to further their political agenda to achieve power, he adds. The better economic situation of the region, in a way, has also helped in the radicalisation of youth from both sides. This is further aggravated by politicians who see such murders from the prism of religion, make provocative speeches to polarise the masses and show clear bias in extending compensation and other state benefits. In the case of Praveen Nettaru, the then BJP government announced a compensation and handed over the probe to NIA, but similar action was not taken with the murders of Masood and Fazil, making the minorities feel alienated. Successive governments dont seem to be interested in putting an end to the trend. Sometime ago, the present Congress government announced an Anti-Communal Task Force in the region to rein in communal forces, but that did not see the light of day. After the recent murder, the government has announced similar plans again. The conviction rate in such cases being abysmally low has also failed to deter youth from indulging in such heinous crimes. Revenge for Suhas Shetty's death: Udupi auto driver narrowly escapes murder attempt

Anti-Communal Task Force will be set-up in 2 weeks: Home Minister Parameshwara

MANGALURU: Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Saturday announced the establishment of an Anti-Communal Task Force (ACTF) in Mangaluru to check the communal incidents in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Talking to reporters after holding a discussion with senior police officers in Mangaluru given the tension that has gripped the region following the murders of Ashraf and Suhas Shetty , Dr Parameshwara said the ACTF be set up within two weeks on lines of the Anti-Naxal Force. It will be headed by an Inspector General (IG) or above rank officer. The format of ACF will be announced later. The minister said the ACTF will be given powers to take action against forces fanning communal tensions and their supporters with a stern hand in order to ensure peace and harmony in the region. The ACTF will keep a watch on the communal speeches, statements and social media and deal with the violators with an iron hand as per law. When reminded that a similar force was announced by him sometime back but it did not make any progress, Dr Parameshwara said that it was just a separate wing under Mangaluru city police. Now, the ACTF will be on lines of ANF, he said. Dr Parameshwara said that the Congress government in Karnataka was making all efforts to bring back the past glory of the coastal region by shedding its communally sensitive tag, but the two murders have in a way challenged their efforts. He, however, said their efforts will continue and thwart all efforts to disturb peace in the region. The communal forces will not be allowed to violate the law and order, he said. Dr Parameshwara said that after the Congress took out a padayatra in the region, there were no communal incidents for a few years, but it has made a comeback. There are several forces behind it, and we will not allow them to thrive, he added. He denied intelligence failure behind Suhass murder. When pressed further, he said the investigation would bring out the truth. He said the Opposition should have been wise not to glorify Suhas who was an accused in two murder cases with a procession from Mangaluru to his native place. They say he was associated with them. We dont endorse such things, Dr Parameshwara said.

INTERVIEW| Muslims neednt be politically organised in name of religion

After the split in the Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama in 1989, Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar has been engaged in efforts to empower the community by establishing various institutions, almost single-handedly. His son, Muhammad Abdul Hakeem Azhari, the managing director of Knowledge City, is keeping that tradition alive. Though rooted deeply in religion, Azhari is of the view that there is no need for Muslims to be politically organised in the name of religion. Speaking to TNIE, he also dismissed the relevance of political Islamist groups like Jamaat-e-Islami and underlined the importance of harmony and coexistence. Excerpts You have been elected the state president of the Sunni Yuvajana Sangham (SYS). And the Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama is celebrating its centenary in 2026. What were the objectives of Samastha and how far has it succeeded in achieving the aims over the past century? Samastha was established to protect the beliefs and customs of Muslims in Kerala and to oppose deviant sects like the Wahhabis. By the grace of Allah, we could accomplish the task. The opponents activities couldnt win the support of even 5% of the Muslims in Kerala. But there have been instances of some people seeking fatwa from the Wahhabi scholars in Saudi Arabia? Sunnis in Kerala seek fatwa only from the Samastha. Only people who know the situation of society can issue a fatwa. Salafis in Kerala ask fatwa from the Salafi scholars. It isnt binding on Sunnis and Sunnis arent influenced. Theres an argument that Sunnis in Kerala are being influenced by Wahhabism, especially in matters like wearing purdah? Purdah and pants are changes that happen naturally with the changes in fashion. What is there in Islam is hijab, which means to cover. There are different hijabs in various parts of the country. Things are different in Kerala because of its affinity to the Gulf. Is there a need for Muslims to be politically united? We dont believe that Muslims should be politically organised in the name of religion. Samastha doesnt keep permanent ties with any political party. Theres a general belief that IUML represents the entire Muslim community in Kerala That too is just a perception. The IUML is a political party and a majority of its cadre are Muslims. There are Muslims in the Congress, communist parties, and even in the BJP. There was a time when IUML leaders would tell the community that they wouldnt go to heaven if they didnt vote for the ladder symbol of the IUML These are speeches of some people and not the official stand. There was no such belief. What should be counted is the stand of organisations like Samastha, Mujahid, or Jamaat. Theres a practice that the opinion of an individual in Islamic attire is taken as that of the community. That needs to be corrected. Jamaat-e-Islami is an organisation that had been sidelined by Kerala Muslims until recently. But Panakkad Syed Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal has said that Jamaat-e-Islami should also be included in the fight against fascism. Do you agree? I dont know whether Thangal has said so. Anyway, Samasthas stand is that Sunnis should stand separately. Around 90% of Kerala Muslims are Sunnis. Organisations like the Jamaat should be kept separate. It is dangerous to include them. Theres a perception that the Kanthapuram group is closer to the CPM There was a time when we were engaged in a fight with the other group. It may have created such a perception. We have given support to all parties. There was a controversy recently when a Muslim cleric criticised a woman over an Instagram post related to her Shimla trip... There was such an Instagram post and a person made a speech. We should address an idea rather than discussing a piece from the speech of a person. The discussion should be on what Islam says on the issue. Is there any ban on a woman travelling like that? That should be the question. There is no ban in Islam on travel. The stand that women shouldnt travel alone is not the position of Islam alone. Even the film artists association, AMMA, had said that women actors shouldnt travel alone. Such policies will be there considering security and there is a policy in Islam too. It says that it isnt safe for women to travel alone. We are discussing this issue at a time when Sunita Williams has undertaken a space journey Sunita Williams was not alone and she is not a Muslim. We should remember that security systems are not put in place anticipating that attacks will always happen. There are CCTV cameras here too. Nothing would have happened in the past hundred years. But they are installed because something may happen somewhere. But now many women are getting educated and working. Should they be barred from doing so? No. Who is barring them? Islam has laid down a policy and those who agree to it follow it. No one can insist that everybody should follow the rule. Such discussions have happened in the backdrop of a home birth in Malappuram. Whats your stand on the issue? Islam does not stipulate that delivery should be at home. It only states that delivery should happen in a safe environment. Theres a line of thinking in Europe that home is more hygienic compared to hospitals. Shouldnt a woman have a say in deciding where the delivery happens? Certainly, she has the right and I have no right to deny it. A woman can decide that she can have the delivery at home, but the family members can suggest that the hospital is a better place. It can be the other way round too. The husband can deny. A few recent cases have been like that... Such a thing shouldnt happen. The womans interest should get priority. Samastha had passed a resolution in the past that women need not learn to write... It was not confined to Samastha. At the time, the situation was the same with the Hindu and Christian communities. Muslims in Kerala had evolved an alphabet even before such a thing appeared in Malayalam. They wrote Malayalam using the Arabic alphabet. The British Library has more than a thousand books written in Arabic Malayalam. There are books on botany that run into around 6,000 pages in 12 volumes. Well-studied women were there at that time too. My mother and grandmother used to read books. So, there is no point in discussing one dictum that came out at a specific point in time. Muslim girls have scaled new heights in education and so have women from other communities. Mujahids claim that their efforts brought in a revolution in womens education and that the Sunnis have only imitated them... It was the Mujahids who stood in the way of Muslim womens education. It was Sheikh Zainudeen Makhdoom and his family that promoted education. And it was Samastha that carried the efforts forward. We have more than 300 schools and several colleges. Now, there is Knowledge City and various online platforms that promote education. Mujahids said they should only be worried about thouheed and shirk. Sunni women received education from their homes. But Mujahids said women should go to mosques instead of studying at home. Whats your stand on cooperating with those governing the country? Kanthapuram and yourself have visited Narendra Modi and Amit Shah We have visited Pinarayi Vijayan and Oommen Chandy too. Isnt there a difference in meeting Modi and Shah who are perceived as the enemies of Indian Muslims We dont consider anyone as enemies. The Islamic principle is to cooperate with the rulers. It is the Prime Minister who comes to inaugurate the metro in Kerala. Whats the link between CPM and BJP there? The ruler is the ruler of all the people. I cannot say I dont consider a person as the Prime Minister. Theres a narrative that BJP is isolating and torturing Muslims in India In politics, there will be a feeling that different communities are being isolated at different points in time. We have always opposed such tendencies. We never compromised with the politics of division and segregating people in the name of religion, culture, food, and dress. But we never said there shouldnt be any cooperation with governments. But the position of organisations such as Jamaat-e-Islami is totally different... Jamaat isnt a subject that needs to be discussed at great length. They constitute less than one percent of Muslims in Kerala. Jamaat-e-Islamis argument that Muslims should stand united at a time when theres an increasing attack on Muslims in India is getting wide currency We should examine whether the torture of Muslims started after the advent of organisations like the Jamaat or before that. Muslims lived here before that and there were no issues. Hindus and Muslims jointly fought against the Portuguese. There was no issue when we followed the Sunni line and mingled with people of other faiths. Non-Muslims embraced Islam in India through Ajmer Khwaja the most. No Hindu living around Ajmer has any grouse against Khwaja even now. They actively participate in the festivals there. Non-vegetarian food is not cooked in the vessels there, considering the sentiments of the Hindus. Mamburam Thangals secretary was Konthu Nair and Choyi was the secretary of Veliyamkode Umar Khazi. Islam envisages a culture of peaceful coexistence. Nerchas are examples of such a culture. The deviant sects (like the Jamaat and Mujahids) wanted to end the nerchas. The mutual distance began from there. Whats needed is the re-establishment of that coexistence. Are you saying that it was the emergence of political Islamists like Jamaat-e-Islami that led to the intensification of religious enmity? It is generally understood that those who are against pluralistic festivals are divisive. But it was Jamaat and other organisations that first stepped in to launch agitations on issues like the CAA or the Waqf Bill. Naturally, wont there be a feeling within the community that these organisations represent their sentiments? These organisations are trying to create an impression that the issues will be solved only through agitations and that the issue pertains only to Muslims. By doing so, they are trying to win the support of a few people. This is an issue concerning the nation and the Constitution. Our policy is that Muslims alone shouldnt stage an agitation. Carrying the photos of Hasan al Banna and Sayyid Qutb in these agitations is dangerous. That amounts to saying that their ideology is that of Muslim Brotherhood. Theres a perception that IUML is increasingly coming under the influence of political islamist groups like Jamaat... The EK Samastha knows IUML better. So, it would be better if you ask them. All four Sunni organisations have been working closely in recent times. Is there any possibility of a merger? It is not imperative but not impossible either. There may be differences in organisational or educational policies. Sunnis are working closely, as you said. There are no major issues among them, barring minor organisational problems. There was a joint conference of various Sunni organisations in Mangaluru recently and a similar meeting is going to be held in Kochi. You said nerchas are an assimilation of Indian culture. But some IUML ministers have shown reluctance to light the traditional lamp Muslims always follow the culture of the land they spread out to. But Muslims will never accept the practices of other religions nor would they ask others to follow Muslim practices. Mingling is possible in cultural programmes. Lighting of the traditional lamp is a Hindu practice, which I believe is related to Shiva and Parvathi. Communist ministers, who dont have faith, lighting the lamp is also improper. You said there are attempts to create a division between Muslims and Christians. There were discussions on narcotic jihad, love jihad, and halal... We understand that these discussions provided an opportunity for the public to learn more about Islam. Islam grows whenever there are controversies. More people embraced Islam in the year Babri Masjid was demolished and more people came to Islam in Europe when there was a controversy over a caricature in Denmark. Recently, after the incidents in Gaza, more and more people are getting converted to Islam. Controversies are good for Islam. You made a comment against giving 50% reservation to women in local bodies. You said men are actually ruling even when women are in the chair. But women have proved their calibre and efficiency in many fields... Recently, there was a discussion on giving 50% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha. When the BJP said it will be implemented in the next elections, the Congress said it should be implemented immediately. Why cant the Congress implement it immediately, at least internally. Is there enough representation for women in CPM committees? That was the situation prevalent in our society. Nobody was ready to educate women or to bring them forward. While it is true that such a situation existed in every community earlier, to give a religious base for discrimination is a different matter. For example, some quote the hadith that never shall a people prosper who make a woman their ruler... The reason behind this is that it will lead to a decrease in population. How can there be deliveries if women are given additional duties? Countries like Russia, North Korea and China are facing the problem of decreasing population. M K Stalin told the people of Tamil Nadu that they are moving towards a geriatric society. Islam stated this position much earlier. There are rare women like Indira Gandhi. There are women who can climb coconut palms or drive bulldozers. General policies are not based on rare individuals. I stated that there is a shadow rule in panchayats because I heard such things from politicians. A woman is the president in my panchayat, but it is her husband who is the de facto ruler. IUML hasnt been in power for the past nine years. Do you think there is any loss for the Muslim community because of IUMLs absence from power? The Muslim community in Kerala does not get much from any government. In states like Karnataka, the minority department and the Waqf Board are liberally sanctioning funds. Was it so even when IUML was in power? I think thats primarily because IUML was in power (smiles). In Andhra Pradesh, where Muslims constitute 11%, the community gets 10% representation in government jobs. In Kerala, though the Muslims are 30%, they dont have even half the due representation. There is no particular benefit for Muslims because of IUML. The educational developments in Kerala are the contributions of Samastha and MES. One of the reasons for the split in Samastha was Kanthapurams declaration that religious organisations neednt be subservient to political parties. Are the current problems in the EK Samastha due to political subservience? That needs to be studied in depth. It should be examined whether it is because of the IUML leaderships refusal to give importance to EK Samastha as it did earlier or because the Samastha started taking decisions independently. Anyway, it is not proper for a religious body to become the tail of a political party. Theres a discussion on social media that time has proved the decision Kanthapuram took in 1989 to be the correct one? Let the media other than social media say something about that. I dont want to comment on that. Samastha should stand apart because it is an organisation of religious scholars. All other organisations come under it. Earlier, people outside Malabar used to think IUML and Samastha are one. Now we know Samastha has an identity of its own That may be because there were more Sunnis in IUML and many of them worked for the party. IUML presidents were all Sunnis, barring a few in the beginning. There are allegations that the Wahhabi influence in IUML is increasing, which is said to be the reason for the IUML-Samastha rift... Wahhabis have been people of politics from the beginning. They will try to infiltrate politics in every place. This happened in Saudi Arabia. The Sunni community was disinterested in politics in the past, but now, they are showing deep interests in politics (not electoral politics). And the benefits are visible in society. How do you assess the LDF government? All governments in Kerala perform well compared to other states. At the same time, the allocation for the development of minorities is low here, maybe because of a lack of funds. We undertake our activities with donations from the public. During the run up to the 2021 assembly elections, you said the LDF government should continue because it was carrying out development work What I said was that continuity of government would be beneficial for development. Projects get struck halfway due to continuous changes in government. Continuity of government may have its demerits. Whats your assessment of Pinarayi Vijayan as the chief minister? He is a chief minister with good commanding power and a person with humility. There are some ex-Muslim groups operating in Kerala, which are very critical of Islam. How do you perceive them? If a sweeper is removed from his job, he will never call himself an ex-sweeper. But a former minister is fond of being called an ex-minister. The term ex-Islam is the greatest sign of the relevance of the religion. An ex-Muslim gets recognition because he is from a relevant religion. Otherwise, he shouldnt have used the term. Dont you think religion should welcome changes that happen with the development of science? Certainly. Samastha is an organisation that accepts it at the first instance. Samastha will never oppose science. It never opposed vaccines or medical treatment. TNIE team: Cithara Paul, M P Prashanth, Rajesh Ravi, Anna Jose, Abdul Nazer M A, Harikrishna B. A Sanesh (photos) Pranav V P (video)

Eight Arrested in Hindu Activists Murder in Mangaluru

Eight arrested in Hindu activist Suhas Shettys murder; police say revenge motive linked to past assault case

BJP targets Karnataka Speaker UT Khader over remarks on Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty's murder

MANGALURU: Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader on Saturday came under attack from the Opposition BJP for giving a clean chit to the family of the accused in Hindutva activist and rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty's murder. Khader on Friday told mediapersons in Bengaluru that he had spoken to the father and brothers of Mohammed Fazil -- who was murdered by Suhas Shetty in 2022-- and that they told him the family had nothing to do with the murder of the former Bajrang Dal activist. Khader also said that the murder was the result of 'personal grudge' and 'rivalry' between the two groups, which the police echoed on Saturday. However, contrary to Khader's claims regarding Fazil's family, Mangaluru city police commissioner Anupam Agrwal on Saturday stated that Fazil's brother Adil Mehroof is one of the prime accused in the case and had allegedly plotted Shetty's murder along with co-accused Abdul Safwan. What has Khader to tell now after Fazil's brother's involvement in the murder has come to light? How can the police conduct a fair probe if a Speaker gives such a statement even before the arrests are made? Being a Speaker how can he issue such a statement? BJP Dakshina Kannada District President Satish Kumpala asked in a press meet. Referring to some Congress MLAs moving a privilege motion against BJP MLA Harish Poonja recently for linking Khader's religious identity to the suspension of the saffron party legislators from the assembly for six months, he said, With his statements, the 'jihadi' mindset of Khader has been exposed. Stating that the accused had announced the intent to murder Shetty through a status on social media before executing their plan, Kumpala asked why the police did not take any action against them. Government, police and all are involved in this. If they had acted swiftly, Suhas would have been alive today. There is strong suspicion on the Bajpe police and their role should be investigated, he demanded. He also took strong exception to the police releasing the masked photos of Suhas' assailants in comparison to unmasked pictures of Fazil's assailants. Commenting on Home Minister G Parameshwara's announcement of the establishment of an Anti-Communal Force, he said they don't have even an iota of hope on it and reiterated the demand for NIA probe into Shetty's murder. The oppression of Hindu youths will only intensify with the anti-communal force, he alleged Kumpala also criticised the home minister for allegedly holding a meeting with Muslim leaders in Mangaluru on Saturday instead of inviting the elected representatives to discuss the tension in the region. Suhas Shetty was murdered days after a 36-year-old Muslim youth with intellectual disability was beaten to death by a group of 25-30 people, allegedly affiliated with RSS and Bajrang Dal, during a cricket match near the Batra Kallurthi temple in Kudupu, Mangaluru. Eight held for murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty; police say personal rivalry led to crime

Anti-Communal Task Force will be set up in two weeks: Home Minister G Parameshwar

MANGALURU: Home Minister G Parameshwar on Saturday announced establishment of an Anti-Communal Task Force (ACTF) in Mangaluru to check the communal incidents in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with senior police officials amid rising tensions following the murders of Ashraf and Suhas Shetty , he announced that an Anti-Communal Task Force (ACTF) would be set up within two weeks, modeled after the Anti-Naxal Force. The task force will be headed by an officer of Inspector General (IG) rank or higher, with its structure to be detailed later. The home minister said the ACTF will be given powers to take action against forces fanning communal tensions and their supporters with a stern hand in order to ensure peace and harmony in the region. The ACTF will keep a watch on the communal speeches, statements and social media and take deal with the violators with an iron hand as per law. When reminded that a similar force was announced by him sometime back but it did not make any progress, Parameshwar said it was just a separate wing under Mangaluru city police. Now, the ACTF will be on lines of ANF. Parameshwar said the Congress government in the state was making all efforts to bring back the past glory of the coastal region by shedding its communally sensitive tag, but the two murders have in a way, challenged their efforts. However, he said their efforts will continue and they will thwart all efforts to disturb peace in the region. The communal forces will not be allowed to violate the law and order. We will take stern action against them, he said. Parameshwar said that after the Congress party took out a padayatra in the region, there were no communal incidents for a few years but it has made a comeback now. There are several forces behind it and we will and we will not allow them to thrive, he added. He denied intelligence failure behind the murder of Suhas Shetty. When pressed further, he said the investigation will bring out the truth. Responding to a query, he said the Opposition party should have been wise not to glorify Suhas Shetty, who was an accused in two murder cases, with a procession from Mangaluru to his native place. They say he was associated with them. We dont endorse such things, he said.

Karnataka Speaker Khader under attack from BJP over clean chit to Fazil family

Mangaluru: Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader on Saturday came under attack from the Opposition BJP for giving a clean chit to the family of Mohammed Fazil, who was murdered in 2022, in connection with the murder of Hindutwa activist and rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty. On Friday, Khader told mediapersons in Bengaluru that he spoke to Fazil's father and brothers, who told him that the family has no connection with Shetty's murder. Khader also added that the murder was the result of 'personal grudge' and 'rivalry' between the two groups. However, soon after this, Mangaluru city police commissioner Anupam Agrwal revealed in a press meet that Fazil's brother Adil was involved in Suhas' murder. BJP leaders, including DK district president Satish Kumpala, MP Capt Brijesh Chowta and legislators of the district, called a press conference where they lashed out at Khader by calling him 'religious fanatic'. What does Khader have to say now after Fazil's brother's involvement in the murder? How can the police conduct a fair probe if a Speaker gives such a statement even before the arrests are made? Being a Speaker how can he issue such a statement?, asked Kumpala. Referring to the recent move by some Congress MLAs to bring a privilege motion against BJP MLA Harish Poonja for linking Khaders religious identity to the six-month suspension of BJP MLAs from the assembly, he questioned what action should be taken against Khader. He went on to allege, With his statement, Khaders jihadi mindset has been exposed, he alleged. Stating that the accused had announced Suhas' murder through a status on social media before executing their plan, Kumpala asked why the police did not take any action. Government, police and all are involved in this. If they had acted swiftly, Suhas would have been alive today. There is strong suspicion on Bajpe police and their role should be investigated, he demanded. He also took strong exception to the police releasing the masked photos of Suhas' assailants in comparison to unmasked pictures of Fazil's assailants. Commenting on Home Minister G Parameshwara's announcement of the establishment of Anti-Communal Force, he said they dont have even an iota of hope on it and reiterated the demand for NIA probe into Suhas' murder. The oppression of Hindu youths will only intensify with the Anti-Communal Force, he alleged. He also slammed the Home Minister for his silence over the accused announcing their next target on social media. Further, he criticised the home minister for allegedly holding a meeting with 'Muslim leaders' in Mangaluru on Saturday instead of inviting the elected representatives to discuss about the tension in the region.

Explainer: Who Is Suhas Shetty, Killed In Mangalore

Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday evening within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru City.

Eight held for murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty; police say personal rivalry led to crime

MANGALURU: Eight persons have been arrested for the murder of Hindutva activist and rowdy sheeter Suhas Shetty, who was accused in a 2022 murder case. The accused have been identified as Abdul Safwan, Niyaz, Mohammed Muzamil, Kalander Shah, Adil Mehroof, Nagaraj, Mohammed Rizwan and Ranjit. While Nagaraj and Ranjit are from Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district, the others are from Shanthigudde near Mangaluru. Debunking widely circulated claims that the murder was carried out to avenge the recent lynching of a 36-year-old Muslim youth, allegedly by RSS and Bajrang Dal workers, Mangaluru City police commissioner Anupam Agrawal said Shetty was killed as revenge for a 2022 murder that took place in Suratkal. The commissioner also said the investigation so far has not pointed fingers at the banned organisation, Popular Front of India (PFI). According to the police, Shetty's murder was plotted by Adil Mehroof, who is the brother of Mohammed Fazil, who was allegedly killed by Suhas Shetty in 2022. Mehroof, along with another accused, Abdul Safwan, hatched the plot to murder Shetty. While Mehroof wanted to avenge the murder of his brother, Safwan's motive stemmed from his fear of being murdered by Shetty, after his friends, Prashant and Dhanraj,had earlier attempted to attack him. Safwan discussed the matter with Muzamil and Niyaz and later got in touch with Mehroof. As their intentions matched, they decided to collaborate, the police said. Mehroof also agreed to pay Rs 5 lakh to those who assist them in the crime and gave Rs 3 lakh in advance to the co-accused. A team was formed to execute the crime which involved Safwan, Muzamil, Shafi Niyaz and his two friends Nagaraj and Ranjit. About a fortnight before the crime, Nagaraj and Ranjit arrived in Mangaluru from Kalasa and stayed at Safwan's house. They hired two vehicles to carry out the murder and after committing the crime, went into hiding at a place between Bajpe and Moodbidre. Police said another two persons who provided information and logistical support to the accused are at large and will be arrested soon According to the police, the group had previously attempted to execute their plan twice, but could not succeed. The police also said they will question two women, who were seen at the crime spot during the murder and are believed to be the relatives of one of the accused.

8 held in connection with murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru: Minister Parameshwara

The arrested have been identified as Abdul Safwan, Niyaz Ahmed, Mohammad Muzzammil, Khalandar Shafi, Adil Mehrooz Mohammad Rizwan, Ranjit and Nagaraj

8 arrested in brutal murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru: Karnataka home minister - Hindustan Times

8 arrested in brutal murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru: Karnataka home minister Hindustan Times

8 held in connection with murder of rowdy sheeter in Mangaluru

Mangaluru: Eight people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Hindu activist here, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Saturday. Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindu activist, was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru city. Addressing a press conference Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Eight held in connection with murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru: Home Minister Parameshwara

MANGALURU: Eight people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Hindu activist here, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Saturday. Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindu activist, was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru city. Addressing a press conference after a meeting with top police officials, Parameshwara said that eight people were arrested in connection with Shetty's murder. Following the murder, the VHP called for a bandh on Friday and shops were shut in Mangaluru city. Parameshwara and District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao rushed to Mangaluru on Friday and held high-level discussions with Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal and Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan to assess the law and order situation. The ministers reviewed the security arrangements and appealed for calm, assuring that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the violence and disruption. Mangaluru remains peaceful after Hindutva activists murder; prohibitory orders in place till May 6

Award-winning artists to exhibit their work in Mangaluru from May 5 to 14

The exhibition features works by three Mangaluru-based artists Veena Srinivas, Syed Asif Ali and Rajendra Kedige who were recently honoured by the academy for their significant contributions to the field of visual art

Eight held in connection with murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru: Home Minister G Parameshwara

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirms eight arrests in the Suhas Shetty murder case. Shetty, a Hindu activist, was killed in Mangaluru. VHP called for a bandh following the incident. Parameshwara and Dinesh Gundu Rao assessed the situation. They assured strict action against those responsible. Ministers appealed for calm in Mangaluru city. Police are investigating the case further.

Suhas Shetty Murder: Karnataka government to form Anti-Communal Task Force in Dakshin Kannada and Udupi districts

The Karnataka government will establish an Anti-Communal Task Force. It will operate in Dakshin Kannada and Udupi districts. The task force will investigate past communal riots. Strict action will be taken against those making provocative statements. This decision follows the murder of Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru. He was an accused in the 2022 Mohammed Fazil lynching case.

Mangaluru Case: 8 Arrested For Suhas Shettys Murder, 'Safwan' Gang's Link Surfaces

Suhas, the main accused in the high-profile 2022 murder of Mohammed Fazil, was hacked to death by a group of unidentified assailants in Kinnikambla, Bajpe, on the night of May 1.

8 Suspects Arrested In Killing Of Murder-Accused In Mangaluru

The police had formed five special teams to apprehend the killers. All the accused are being interrogated.

Mangaluru remains peaceful after Hindutva activists murder; prohibitory orders in place till May 6

MANGALURU: The situation in Mangaluru remained peaceful on Saturday, a day after tensions erupted following the murder of a Hindutva activist here, police said. Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist, was murdered by an unidentified group late on Thursday within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru City. No untoward incidents were reported on Saturday, and normalcy prevailed in most parts of the city and surrounding areas, police said. Following Shetty's murder, VHP gave a bandh call on Friday with shops being shut in Mangaluru city. KSRTC had also suspended services to suburban areas after their buses were stoned near the Pumpwell and Kankanady areas and some cases of assaults were also registered. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara and District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao rushed to Mangaluru on Friday and held high-level discussions with Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal and Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan to assess the law and order situation. The ministers reviewed the security arrangements and appealed for calm, assuring that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the violence and disruption. The bus service is still suspended in the suburban areas. Karnataka BJP leaders demand NIA probe into murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty

Trash booms bring relief to choked canals in Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With concerns over plastic pollution continuing unabated in the capital, the corporation has been grappling with the challenge of curbing plastic waste from choking the citys rivers, canals and drains. In an accomplishment of sorts, the civic body, in collaboration with Plastic Fischer, a Germany-based social enterprise, removed over 600 tonnes of plastic waste from local waterbodies over the past two years -- though it also served to underscore the severity of the crisis. This was achieved using innovative trash-boom systems -- floating barriers designed to trap plastic waste -- across canal networks and rivers including Amayizhanchan canal, Killi River and Ulloor Thodu. In light of the effectiveness of trash booms, the civic body is planning to deploy two more such systems at strategic locations along the Amayizhanchan canal near Rajaji Nagar -- one of the critical hotspots. Abraham Thomas Renjith, project manager at Plastic Fischer, said that trash booms collect an average of 25 tonnes of plastic per month from waterbodies in the capital city. At present, we have employed around 24 individuals and the trash booms have been deployed at critical locations. In some locations, the waste is removed everyday, he said. The project was implemented in Thiruvananthapuram with support from Allianz. Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kanpur and Varanasi are the other cities where Plastic Fischer is implementing similar projects. We are getting a lot of enquiries from other cities within Kerala, said Abraham. Fencing the canal network to prevent dumping of waste proves to be ineffective, he added. An official of the health wing of the city corporation said that trash booms prove to be very effective. Its a very successful model that can be replicated by other cities and local bodies. We continue with our fight against plastic but rooting out plastic completely is impossible. Though we have strengthened waste collection and enforcement, there is no decline in the generation of waste, said the official. The official said that trash booms will be deployed in more locations, especially the river basins in the immediate future. German tech Venture undertaken with Plastic Fischer, a German social enterprise Trash-boom systems are floating barriers to trap plastic waste Amayizhanchan canal, Killi river among waterbodies cleaned

Shettys killers wont go scot-free: Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara

BENGALURU : Appealing to the people of Dakshina Kannada to maintain peace, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said that the culprits in the Suhas Shetty murder case will not go scot-free. The accused in the Suhas Shetty murder case in Mangaluru will not be spared, no matter who they are, Dr Parameshwara told reporters. Shetty was the prime accused in the murder of 23-year-old Fazil at Suratkal, Dakshina Kannada, in 2022. The minister said that Mangaluru, which used to be in the news for all the wrong reasons, has been peaceful for a while. But incidents that have happened in the last 4-5 days, including the killing of Shetty on Thursday evening,, have shaken Dakshina Kannada district. We will not let this continue. Four teams have already been formed to find the culprits, Dr Parameshwara said. I appeal to the people of Dakshina Kannada to maintain peace. The government and the police department are with them. We will make every effort to maintain peace. ADGP (Law and Order) has already visited the spot. More police have been deployed. Necessary precautions have been taken to ensure that no untoward incident occurs, the minister said. Dakshina Kannada bandh against VHP activists murder near total Dr Parameshwara said that he has sought a full report from the police on Shettys murder. An investigation has been initiated, and the accused will not be spared. We will not let it go, no matter who the accused is from any party, organisation or anyone else, he warned. On BJP allegations of a complete breakdown of law and order in the state, he said, As a responsible government, it is our responsibility to maintain peace, law, and order. Replying to Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashokas allegation that Hindu activists have been living with a sense of fear ever since the Congress came to power in 2023, Dr Parameshwara said, Are there no Hindus (in Congress)? Are we all non-Hindus? Are we others? It is not right to interpret it like that. We will arrest the accused involved in Shettys killing. We should not paint a different picture of the incident. VHP gives bandh call across Dakshina Kannada over murder of Bajrang Dal worker Suhas Shetty

Karnataka BJP leaders demand NIA probe into murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty

MANGALURU: Several BJP leaders have demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru. Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra, former minister Sunil Kumar, RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, and others, strongly condemning the murder, said that they cannot expect a fair probe from the state police and only an NIA investigation can get justice for Shettys family. Speaking at Shettys last rites, Vijayendra said that his party has taken the incident seriously. Alleging police failure, Vijayendra said that no one is safe in the state, especially Hindutva activists. He demanded the government announce an ex gratia to Shettys family. Meanwhile, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje alleged that Shetty was framed in the murder of Mohammed Fazil in Suratkal. Vijayapura MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal said that the assailants should be shot down, else there will be no protection to those who fight for the nation. In a letter to Amit Shah, Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta said that the brutal murder, carried out with impunity in public view, has shaken the people of the entire coastal Karnataka. This incident is not an isolated one; it is part of a larger pattern of growing lawlessness and anti-national elements that continue to operate in coastal Karnataka, the MP said in the letter. Further, the MP said that in recent years, they have witnessed the targeted killing of Praveen Nettaru, a committed BJP karyakarta, by PFI activists, an organisation that was later banned. I appeal to you with utmost urgency and sincerity that this case be handed over to the NIA for a comprehensive and impartial investigation, as there is a possibility of involvement of activists from the banned PFI organisation, the MP said in the letter to Shah. Dakshina Kannada bandh against VHP activists murder near total BJP urges guv to take note of breakdown of law & order Earlier in the day, state BJP president BY Vijayendra said Shettys murder in full public view is a reflection of the breakdown of law and order in the state. He urged Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to take note of the rising extremism and collapse of law and order in the state. Vijayendra said that though the police were aware of the threat to Suhas Shettys life, no preventive action was taken. This raises serious concerns about the possible complicity of certain elements within the police department and the government. Are we witnessing a situation where these extremist forces are being deliberately enabled and protected? the BJP leader questioned. VHP gives bandh call across Dakshina Kannada over murder of Bajrang Dal worker Suhas Shetty

Dakshina Kannada bandh against VHP activists murder near total

MANGALURU: Dakshina Kannada observed a near total bandh on Friday in response to a call given by VHP to condemn its activist Suhas Shettys murder , which is alleged to be to avenge lynching of Ashraf from Kerala during a cricket match in the city on April 27. Tension prevails in Coastal Karnataka after Shettys murder. On Friday, one stabbing, one each assault and attempt to assault incidents were reported in the region. Hindutva activists protested in Kadaba by burning tyres on the road. They demanded that those who had murdered Shetty be arrested at the earliest. The CCTV footage of assailants hacking Shetty to death and another unconfirmed footage of some people attacking a man have gone viral. Public transport came to a halt in Dakshina Kannada after a few KSRTC and private buses were damaged by protesters in the morning. Shops and other business establishments and cinemas were shut, while most banks functioned as usual. After the postmortem, Shettys body was taken to Karinja in Bantwal taluk by an ambulance that was followed by many BJP workers and Hindutva activists. Hundreds of BJP workers paid their last respects to Shetty. Several BJP and Hindutva leaders leaders, including state unit president BY Vijayendra, Union minister Shobha Karandlaje, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka, MLC CT Ravi, and MLA Basavaraj Patil Yatnal, Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, and VHP organising general secretary Milind Paranade, also paid last respects to Shetty. Vijayendra announced an ex gratia of Rs 25 lakh to Shettys kin from his party. Prohibitory orders across Dakshina Kannada till May 6 The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders across the district till May 6. Elaborate security arrangements have been made in sensitive areas. Condemning the murder of Shetty, district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony. ADGP (Law and Order) R Hithendra, who is camping in Mangaluru, said the accused have been identified and they would be arrested soon. He appealed to the people to maintain peace and pay no heed to rumours. Meanwhile, cracking down on those posting provocative messages on social media, Mangaluru city police have registered seven cases.

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Hindu activist murder: Killers will not be spared, says Ktaka Home Minister

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Revenge for Suhas Shetty's death: Udupi auto driver narrowly escapes murder attempt

UDUPI: In an attempt of retaliation, a 50-year-old auto-rickshaw driver of Badagabettu in Udupi narrowly escaped a murder attempt near Athrady late on May 1. The man who escaped the murder attempt has been identified as Abubakkar. Udupi SP Dr Arun K said that two men on a motorcycle followed the auto rickshaw driver before trying to attack him with a sword and bottle. He said that the investigation conducted so far suggested the assault was an act of revenge for the murder of Suhas Shetty (30), who was hacked to death in Bajpe, Mangaluru, on May 1. Earlier one Dinesh who was known to Abubakkar, made a rental request. Abubakkar then took his auto rickshaw and moved around 11.15 pm on May 1. As he approached near gas petrol bunk on the main road in Athrady, two unidentified men on a motorcycle began trailing his vehicle. According to the complaint given by Abubakkar, the suspects overtook his auto and attempted to stop him, and abused him. When Abubakkar did not stop and drove further, he noticed the pillion rider holding a sword. One of them reportedly shouted in Tulu suggesting an intent to kill. VHP gives bandh call across Dakshina Kannada over murder of Bajrang Dal worker Suhas Shetty Fearing for his life, Abubakkar drove towards Shedigudde and stopped his auto rickshaw near a house. As he tried to escape by running, one of the assailants allegedly swung the sword at his head. Abubakkar narrowly escaped from this assault. Another assailant hit a bottle at the front glass of the auto-rickshaw and damaged it. As Abubakkar realised that the attackers intended to kill him, he jumped over a nearby compound wall and fled the scene. Based on the complaint, a case has been registered at the Hiriyadka police station under sections 126(2), 109, 324(3), 352, 351(2) read with 3(5) of BNS. Police later identified two assailants and arrested them. The arrested persons have been identified as Sandesh (31) of Bommarabettu, Hiriyadka, and Sushanth (32) of Bapuji Dharkas, Hiriyadka. Both have been taken into custody and will be produced before the court. Further investigation is on, he said.

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The CM said that police have been instructed to find out the culprits involved in the murder of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru at the earliest and to arrest them and take action.

Who was Suhas Shetty? Murder of rowdy sheeter triggers tension in Mangaluru

Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter with multiple criminal cases, was murdered near Kinnipadavu Cross on Thursday night. He was an accused in the 2022 murder of Mohammed Fazil, which triggered widespread unrest. Following the attack, prohibitory orders have been imposed across Mangaluru City to prevent further violence.

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Police clamp prohibitory orders in Mangaluru as tensions rise over Hindu activists murder

Mangaluru: Tension continues in the coastal city of Mangaluru following the bandh called by Hindu organisations Friday in protest against the murder of Suhas Shetty (42), a former Bajrang Dal worker. In view of the seriousness of the situation, the police department has imposed prohibitory orders in the communally sensitive coastal district. ADGP (Law and []

Murder of Hindu activist in Mangaluru: Two arrested for attempt on life of autorickshaw driver near Udupi

In a video statement, Superintendent of Police K. Arun said the arrested persons told the police that the attempt on the life of the autorickshaw driver was to seek revenge for the murder of Suhas Shetty

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Cong govt pushing Karnataka towards Kashmir-like situation: BJP on murder of Hindu activist

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Video shows Suhas Shetty's murder in Mangaluru, city on high alert

Suhas Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter, was brutally murdered in Mangaluru, with CCTV footage capturing the daylight attack by multiple assailants. Police have registered a murder case and launched a manhunt, suspecting the crime was premeditated. Prohibitory orders have been imposed to prevent further violence, as Shetty was an accused in a previous murder case that triggered communal tension.

Suspects in Suhas Shetty murder identified, to be arrested soon, say Mangaluru police

Following the murder of Suhas Shetty, a rowdy-sheeter and Hindutva activist, in Mangaluru, police have identified the suspects and are working to apprehend them. Additional security measures, including prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, are in effect until May 6th to maintain public order.

Mangaluru On High Alert, Gatherings Banned After Murder-Accused Killed

The police in Karnataka's Mangaluru have enforced prohibitory orders across the city after a man, a prime accused in a murder case, was killed late Thursday evening.

Suhas Shetty, prime accused in 2022 Fazil lynching case, hacked to death in Mangaluru; VHP protests as police impose curbs

Tensions are high in Mangaluru following the murder of Suhas Shetty, a rowdy-sheeter accused in a 2022 mob lynching case. The killing has sparked outrage among Hindutva groups, prompting police to impose prohibitory orders to prevent communal unrest. Authorities are investigating the incident as a premeditated attack and have launched a manhunt for the assailants.

VHP gives bandh call across Dakshina Kannada over murder of Bajrang Dal worker Suhas Shetty

MANGALURU: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has called for a bandh across Dakshina Kannada from 6 am to 6 pm on May 2, condemning the killing of Suhas Shetty, a Bajrang Dal worker. Suhas Shetty is also a rowdy sheeter and murder accused. Stones were pelted at several private buses in Mangaluru and Mulki by the miscreants. In a few places, roads were blocked. Bus services were disrupted across the district. All shops and commercial establishments are shut down following the bandh call. VHP has decided to take the body of the slain Bajrang Dal activist from A J Hospital in a procession to his house at Karinja in Bantwal taluk. Meanwhile, prohibitory orders have been issued in the Mangaluru city police commissionerate and the Dakshina Kannada district limits. Mangaluru city police commissioner Anupam Agrawal has issued prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyay Suraksha(BNS) Act to maintain law and order from 6 am on May 2 to 6 pm on May 6. Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of police Yathish N has issued prohibitory orders across the district till May 5. Suhas Shetty, the main accused in the killing of Mohammad Fazil in 2022, was brutally hacked to death on May 1 at Kinnipadavu at Bajpe on the outskirts of Mangaluru by a group of unidentified assailants. Fazil was allegedly murdered in revenge against the killing of BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru. Police have formed five teams to nab the killers.

We will ensure perpetrators are taught a fitting lesson: District minister on Suhas Shetty killing in Mangaluru

District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemned the murder of Suhas Shetty, emphasizing it as a deliberate attempt to disrupt coastal peace. He assured strict action against the culprits, dismissing any possibility of shielding them. U.T. Khader directed police to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and maintain law and order, urging the government to ensure district stability.

VHP worker murder case: Police teams hunt for accused

Mangaluru: The Karnataka Police rushed additional police forces from other districts to the communally-sensitive Mangaluru district on Thursday to maintain law and order following the killing of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty within the Bajpe police station limits of the coastal city, police said. Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal has said, We have spoken to police Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Prohibitory Orders Imposed Across Mangaluru City Following Murder of VHPs Suhas Shetty

Mangaluru City Police Commissioner and Additional District Magistrate Anupam Agrawal issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), declaring the entire Commissionerate limits as a prohibited zone from 6 am on May 2 to 6 am on May 6

'Six people came in Swift car, pickup truck, assaulted him with weapons': How was murder accused Suhas Shetty killed in Mangaluru

Tensions are high in Mangaluru following the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty, prompting police to impose prohibitory orders until May 6. Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter, was attacked by unidentified assailants, leading to his death. The police have launched a manhunt and are investigating the motive, while also working to maintain public order amidst potential unrest.

Hindu groups call for Mangaluru bandh after murder accused Suhas Shetty hacked to death

Tensions are high in Mangaluru after Suhas Shetty, an accused in the 2022 Mohammed Fazil murder, was killed. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has called for a district-wide bandh, leading to shutdowns and transport disruptions. Prohibitory orders are in place until May 5, and security has been heightened to prevent further violence following the incident in Bajpe.

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Mangaluru lynching: Cops file three cases over fake social media posts

MANGALURU: Mangaluru City Police registered three cases over the circulation of fake and inflammatory content on social media with an intent to incite unrest in the coastal city in connection with the recent mob lynching of Ashraf in Kudupu. Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that misleading information was being circulated on social media. With an intention to create unrest and disrupt communal harmony, certain individuals and groups have spread fake news and provocative content. We have registered a case at Konaje police station under Sections 192, 353(1), 353(2) of the BNS against a misleading post in the WhatsApp group BEARY MUSLIM ARMY, falsely claiming that the murder weapon (bat stump) used in the Kudupu incident had been recovered, and the post also questioned who was behind the crime. Another case has been registered at Barke police station under Section 353(2) of the BNS against false information related to the same incident, which was uploaded on the Instagram page Beary-royal-nawab intending to mislead the public, Agarwal said. Another case was registered at Kankanady Town police station under Section 353(1)(b) of BNS against fake and inflammatory content circulated in a WhatsApp group Maikallo Beary with the intent to incite unrest in Mangaluru, in which Zakir Hussain, a resident of Munnur village in Ullal taluk, has been identified as the individual responsible for it. The police are committed to ensuring peace and harmony and will take strict action against those spreading misinformation or attempting to disturb public order..., he added.

Man Facing Murder Case Hacked To Death In Mangaluru, Attack Caught On Camera

Shetty, the main accused in the 2022 murder of Mohammed Fazil in Surathkal, was travelling with five others when the attack took place

Rowdy sheeter, accused in 2022 Fazil murder case hacked to death in Mangaluru

MANGALURU: Suhas Shetty, a rowdy sheeter and a main accused in the murder of Fazil in Surathkal in 2022, was brutally hacked to death on Thursday at Kinnipadavu at Bajpe station limits on the outskirts of Mangaluru. Mangaluru city police commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that the incident occurred at around 8.27 pm. Suhas Shetty, who was travelling in a vehicle (KA-12-MB-3731) along with Sanjay, Prajwal, Anvith, Latheesh, and Shashank, was intercepted by a group of assailants travelling in a Swift car and a pickup vehicle. The assailants, numbering 5 to 6, attacked Suhas Shetty with deadly weapons, causing grievous injuries. He was immediately rushed to AJ Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. A case has been registered at Bajpe Police Station, and multiple teams have been formed to nab the accused at the earliest. Suhas, who is associated with Bajrang Dal was the main accused in the murder of Fazil, who was hacked to death on July 2022 at Surathkal. Fazil was allegedly murdered in revenge against the murder of BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru. Suhas was involved in several murder and murder attempt cases. Reason behind his murder is yet to be ascertained.

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Rowdy Sheeter Suhas Stabbed to Death in Bajpe

Rowdy Sheeter Suhas Stabbed to Death in Bajpe Mangaluru: Rowdy Sheeter Suhas was stabbed to death at Kinnipadav, Bajpe here, on May 1. A group of unidentified men reportedly assaulted Suhas with machetes. Suhas, who was recently released from jail, has been implicated in the Suratkal Fazil murder case. Following the attack, Suhas [] The post Rowdy Sheeter Suhas Stabbed to Death in Bajpe appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangaluru lynching case: Three police officers suspended for delayed action

Three police officers, including an inspector, were suspended on Thursday, May 1, for mishandling the Mangaluru mob lynching case, where a mentally unstable native of Kerala was beaten to death on April 27. The suspended officers are inspector Shivakumar from Mangaluru Rural police station, head constable P Chandra, and constable Yallalinga. The suspension order said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Mangaluru lynching: Police arrest another accused

MANGALURU: Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal on Thursday said that they are yet to obtain any evidence or proper eyewitness testimony to determine what triggered the mob lynching at Kudupu. He added that another accused was secured from Gokak on Thursday morning. Speaking to reporters in the city, Commissioner Agrawal said, We do not have any proper eyewitnesses in the case to establish what triggered the assault. The accused and the eyewitnesses have claimed that they saw a person, Sachinwho is the main accusedbeating up a man. They did not know why he was assaulting the man but joined in to support their friend. So far, 20 persons have been arrested in connection with the case. Another person named Anil was secured on Thursday morning from Gokak, taking the tally to 21. Our teams are continuing to search for the absconding accused. We have issued notices to 15 more persons who were present during the incident, asking them to appear for questioning. We are verifying CCTV footage from the area and questioning eyewitnesses about other individuals involved in the attack, he added. Mangaluru lynching: Police say reason not clear amid allegations of communal animosity Responding to questions about lapses on the part of local officers, the Police Commissioner said, On April 27, Mangaluru Rural Police received information about a bodyidentified as Ashraflying near a temple at Kudupu. A case of Unnatural Death (UDR) was registered initially. Later, our officials visited the spot and learned that a cricket match was taking place and a person was assaulted around the same time. Although the local police had information about the assault, they failed to bring it to our notice. As a result, the case, which should have been directly registered as a murder, was initially treated as a suspicious death. Consequently, we have suspended a police inspector and two constables for negligence in duty, he said. Mangaluru police book three for fake posts in WhatsApp groups linked to Kudupu lynching

Current anti-Pakistan atmosphere might have triggered mob lynching: BJP MLA Bharat Shetty

MANGALURU: BJP MLA Bharat Shetty on Thursday said the mob lynching incident in Kudupu may have been an accidental attack triggered by the current anti-Pakistan atmosphere in the country. He claimed the situation might have escalated due to anger against pro-Pakistan slogans and dismissed suggestions that the attack was planned. Addressing a press conference in Mangaluru, Bharat Shetty said, There is a pro-war atmosphere against Pakistan after the terror attack in our country. But the sleeper cells and terror sympathisers are attacking those who burn Pakistan flags in our country. At Kudupu, as per the information available, the person had raised pro-Pakistan slogans and the people present there were genuinely angered hence the situation might have gone out of control. It was an accidental death, not a planned murder as it is being portrayed by some parties. Congress and the SDPI are giving a political colour to the incident. District Congress president Harish Kumar has gone one step further and blamed a person named Ravindra Nayak responsible for the attack, he said. Mangaluru lynching: Inspector suspended for using accused as witnesses The cricket tournament was not organised by any political party. Both BJP and Congress leaders were invited. Those who were present were all cricketers. A crime has taken place and we must take it only as a criminal activity. But the police officials have pressure from their higher-ups and there is an attempt to fix BJP and Sangh Parivar activists falsely in the case. Police must be given a free hand to probe the case, he demanded. He further said it was being claimed that the deceased was mentally ill, and argued that those who raise pro-Pakistan slogans are all mentally ill and the number of persons with that mindset is increasing in the country. We will stand by those innocents who are being fixed in the case and we have to gherao the police station if innocent persons are fixed. Responding to allegations that he was protecting Ravindra Naik, the husband of a BJP corporator who is allegedly involved in the case, Shetty denied the claim. He also insisted that religion was not a factor in the murder. His identity was revealed two days after the crime. He was not murdered just because he was a Muslim. Police have mishandled the case, he alleged. Mangaluru police book three for fake posts in WhatsApp groups linked to Kudupu lynching

Former Karnataka Minister Ramanath Rai urges SIT probe into mob lynching

MANGALURU: Former minister and senior Congress leader B Ramanath Rai on Thursday said a delegation of Congress leaders will meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and urge him to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the lynching of a migrant worker by a mob at Kudupu in Mangaluru, along with other targeted killings in the district. Speaking to reporters in Mangaluru, Rai said, Mob lynching is a heinous crime that happened in Mangaluru and has brought a bad name to the district. His religion or caste is not important here, but a human being is lynched, which is condemnable. Several targeted killings have happened in Dakshina Kannada in the past and innocent people have died, but so far not a single accused, or the conspirators, have been punished in those cases. In this mob lynching case also, an SIT needs to be formed to ensure the perpetrators get stringent punishment and such heinous crimes do not repeat in our district, he demanded. Mangaluru lynching: Inspector suspended for using accused as witnesses Regarding allegations of pro-Pakistan slogans being raised, Rai said only the person who was murdered, the murderers or the eyewitnesses can reveal whether such a slogan was raised or what triggered the incident. A thorough probe and questioning of the accused and witnesses will reveal the truth. There has been a delay initially on the part of the police. The Home Minister might have given the statement based on inputs given by the local police here. The state government under Siddaramaiah is investigating the case efficiently. We urge the government to take the mob lynching, which is the first in the district, seriously. The government also must appoint efficient officers in a communally sensitive district like Dakshina Kannada, he urged.

Mangaluru Mob Lynching: 3 Police, Including Inspector, Suspended For Dereliction of Duty

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NIPM Mangaluru Chapter Inaugurates Free Health Camp on Workers Day

NIPM Mangaluru Chapter Inaugurates Free Health Camp on Workers Day Mangaluru: In a heartfelt tribute to Workers Day celebrated on May 1st, the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) Mangaluru Chapter, in collaboration with Utkarsh Charitable and Welfare Trust and other local associations, organized a free health check-up camp specifically for workers in the unorganized [] The post NIPM Mangaluru Chapter Inaugurates Free Health Camp on Workers Day appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangaluru police book three for fake posts in WhatsApp groups linked to Kudupu lynching

MANGALURU: The Mangaluru City Police have registered three separate cases for the circulation of fake and inflammatory content on social media, allegedly shared to incite unrest following the recent mob lynching incident in Kudupu. Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal said false and misleading information related to the murder of a daily wage labourer near Kudupu has been found circulating on social media. With the intent to create unrest and disrupt communal harmony, certain individuals and groups have spread fake news and provocative content. We have registered a case at Konaje Police Station under Sections 192, 353(1), 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 against a misleading post in the WhatsApp group BEARY MUSLIM ARMY falsely claiming that the murder weapon (bat stump) used in the Kudupu incident had been recovered and the post also questioned who was behind the crime, Agrawal stated in a press communiqu. Mangaluru lynching: Inspector suspended for using accused as witnesses Another case has been registered at Barke Police Station under Section 353(2) of the BNS, 2023, against false information uploaded on the Instagram page beary-royal-nawab, which allegedly aimed to mislead the public. The third case was filed at Kankanady Town Police Station under Section 353(1)(b) of the BNS, 2023, against fake and inflammatory content circulated in a WhatsApp group titled Maikallo Beary. Zakir Hussain, a resident of Munnur village in Ullal Taluk, has been identified as the individual responsible. Mangaluru City Police is committed to ensuring peace and harmony in the city and will take strict action against those spreading misinformation or attempting to disturb public order through social media, the commissioner added. Mangaluru lynching: Police say reason not clear amid allegations of communal animosity

Mangaluru lynching: Inspector suspended for using accused as witnesses

MANGALURU: Mangaluru Rural station inspector Shivakumar K R has been suspended with immediate effect for gross negligence in connection with the mob lynching of a man named Ashraf from Kerala, particularly for using the accused as independent witnesses while recording the Panchanama. Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal issued the suspension orders on May 1. Along with inspector Shivakumar, head constable Chandra P and constable Yallalinga have also been suspended, pending disciplinary action from the department. The order against inspector Shivakumar cited his failure to alert higher officials despite having prior information about the mob lynching that occurred during a cricket match. A traffic head constable named Deepak had informed the local police about cricket players and spectators assaulting a person. Also, while recording witness testimony or the Panchanama, cricket players and spectators were used as Panchas or independent witnesses. Despite having all the information about mob lynching, the inspector failed to bring the issue to the notice of the higher officials. Hence they are responsible for registering the mob lynching as a UDR case initially and later converted into a case of mob lynching, the suspension order stated. The order against head constable Chandra P said Deepak had first informed him about the lynching incident, but he neither gathered more details nor informed senior officers. Beat constable Yallalinga, who was present at the murder spot, was suspended for not informing officials about the ongoing cricket match or the incident. It may be recalled that Ashraf, a native of Kerala, was lynched at Kudupu in Mangaluru on April 27. So far, 20 people have been arrested in connection with the case. Kerala native with mental disability lynched in Mangaluru: Police suspect involvement of former BJP corporator's husband

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Mangaluru lynching: Police say reason not clear amid allegations of communal animosity

MANGALURU: Mangaluru police have not been able to ascertain the reason behind the mob lynching at Kudupu in the city on Sunday, even as rumours are spreading thick and fast and political parties are making allegations and counter-allegations. The incident has led to fear of animosity between communities, especially with parties issuing provocative statements. Mangaluru city police are also under attack from political outfits for their failure to handle the issue, and taking over 48 hours to arrest the culprits. So far, 20 persons have been arrested, and a search is under way for the remaining accused. Police are awaiting a report on blood samples collected from Ashraf, the victim. Meanwhile, Congress and SDPI leaders have accused Ravindra Nayak , husband of a former BJP corporator, of provoking the mob to assault Ashraf (38) from Malappuram in Kerala. Dakshina Kannada Congress president Harish Kumar told reporters on Wednesday, Pistol Ravi (Nayak), a BJP representative and husband of a former corporator, incited locals during the cricket match, which led to the murder of an innocent youth. Kerala native with mental disability lynched in Mangaluru: Police suspect involvement of former BJP corporator's husband Local police misled higher authorities by registering it as unnatural death. Is there a difference between the terrorists who claimed 26 innocent tourists in Pahalgam, and those who lynched an innocent man in Kudupu? Kumar demanded suspension of the Mangaluru Rural station police inspector. SDPI demanded the arrest of Ravindra Nayak, who according to police sources, is absconding and has switched off his phones. Mangaluru police are yet to ascertain whether Nayak was directly involved. According to police sources, one of the main accused, Sachin, claimed that Ashraf, came towards the cricket ground from a nearby railway track and started throwing stones at them and shouting. Sachin claimed they saw the person in the vicinity for the first time, and that he raised Pakistan Zindabad! slogans, so they beat him up. Mangaluru lynching: Minister claims youth was killed over 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan Sachin informed others that the person had raised pro-Pakistan slogans, and they also beat him up. He claimed that after being attacked, the victim walked a little further and they assaulted him again. There were many injuries on his body, said a police source. Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal was not available for comment. Earlier, Ashrafs family arrived in Mangaluru and shifted his body to their native village in Kerala. Meanwhile, BJP MLA Bharat Shetty alleged that Hindu youth were being framed in the mob lynching case. Hindu youth are being framed in a false case, there is political pressure on the police. Anti-nationals are getting royal treatment in Congress-ruled states, while patriots are being portrayed as criminals, he alleged. Man lynched in Mangaluru buried in Malappuram; no clarity yet on motive Speaking in favour of Pakistan amounts to treason: Karnataka CM

Mangaluru lynching: SDPI leader demands arrest of former BJP corporator's husband

MANGALURU: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) demanded that the husband of a former BJP corporator be arrested in connection with the lynching of a youth in Kudupu in Mangaluru. Former BJP corporator Sangeetha Naiks husband Ravindra Naik is involved. He must be arrested. Is there an RSS-Congress coalition government in Karnataka? Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal has termed the lynching a petty issue, while Home Minister G Parameshwara says the man was murdered for raising pro-Pakistan slogans, SDPI leader Jaleel Krishnapura told the media. Krishnapura added that Naik's statement is baseless and demanded that he withdraws his statement. He was murdered over his religion. Earlier this month, a Muslim auto driver was murdered and the case was closed after a person was arrested, Krishnapura said. Another SDPI leader Riyaz Kadambu alleged that the accused had forced the victim to raise Jai Sri Ram slogans and the incident occurred after being inspired by the Pahalgam attack . Even if he had raised pro-Pakistan slogans, the accused should not have murdered him... They could have taken strict legal action against him. BJP MLA Bharat Shetty has helped the accused in the case. We condemn the terror attack in Kashmir. There is no difference between this mob lynching and the Pahalgam terror attack, Kadambu said. Man lynched in Mangaluru buried in Malappuram; no clarity yet on motive

Speaking in favour of Pakistan amounts to treason: Karnataka CM

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said case has been registered against 15 persons for lynching a man who allegedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans in Mangaluru. Speaking to media persons in Bengaluru, the CM said the investigation into the case is underway, and appropriate action will be taken after the report is received. Anyone speaking in favour of Pakistan is wrong and it amounts to treason, the CM said. Meanwhile, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said that the State Government has taken the lynching case seriously and about 20 persons have been arrested. During the interrogation, the accused told the police that they had assaulted the person for raising pro-Pakistan slogans. It (claims of the victim raising pro-Pakistan slogan) was an expression made by those people who were involved in the lynching, he said. However, that still needs to be confirmed and further investigation is on, he said. A man from Kerala was allegedly lynched by a mob during a cricket match in Mangaluru on Sunday. The Home Minister said many people were playing cricket during that time and the police are talking to them to gather more information. If there was a police failure that would also come out after the investigation, he said while responding to a question.

Man lynched in Mangaluru buried in Malappuram; no clarity yet on motive

KALPETTA/MALAPPURAM: Muhammed Ashraf Moochikkadan, 38, who was lynched by a mob during a cricket match in Mangaluru on Sunday, was buried at his hometown in Malappuram on Wednesday, even as his death triggered a political storm in Karnataka. Ashraf was buried at Cholakund Juma Masjid near Kottakkal. As many as 20 people have been arrested in Karnataka in connection with the incident. Ashrafs family has demanded a comprehensive investigation into his death. The Karnataka police have been unable to unearth the motive behind his lynching. In Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters on Wednesday that an investigation was on. Anyone speaking in favour of Pakistan is wrong. It amounts to treason, Siddaramaiah said, referring to allegations that Ashraf was killed for raising pro-Pakistan slogans during the match. Mangaluru lynching: Minister claims youth was killed over 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said during interrogation, the accused persons told the police that they assaulted the person for raising pro-Pakistan slogans. However, the SDPI in Karnataka termed his statement as baseless and demanded his resignation. Ashraf, who hailed from the Parappur area of Kottakkal in Malappuram, used to live in Pulpally, Wayanad, where his elder brother, Abdul Hameed, runs a wholesale shop. His younger brother, Muhammed Jabbar, said Ashraf had mental health issues since he was a teenager and had been away from home for years. Ashraf visited his mom last month, left after 2 days As to why Ashraf was in Mangaluru, Jabbar said he had gone there to start a business and was engaged in collection and sale of scraps. The family said they had taken Ashraf to hospitals in Thodupuzha, Tirur, Kuthiravattom and Perumpilavu for treatment for mental health issues. He was last admitted in 2019. He was admitted to hospitals for treatment several times. Later, he went to Mangaluru to start his business. He was not in regular touch with us, said Jabbar, who stays in Ernakulam. Ashraf Ashraf had visited his mother in Pulpally last month after many years and left after staying for two days. The family had been in the dark about Ashrafs whereabouts until they received calls from the Kerala and Karnataka police on Tuesday asking them to go to Mangaluru to identify the body. Saying that the family was shocked by Ashrafs death, Jabbar asserted that they needed clarity on many things from the Karnataka police. We demand a comprehensive inquiry. We still dont know how the argument started and ended in mob lynching. There are rumours Ashraf raised pro-Pakistan slogans during a cricket match. But we were not told about it, he said. (With inputs from Bengaluru and Mangaluru)

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Police are gathering details over mob lynching in Mangaluru from persons gathered at the cricket match venue and yet to ascertain whether slogan shouting in favour of Pakistan is true, said the Home Minister

Kerala native with mental disability lynched in Mangaluru: Police suspect involvement of former BJP corporator's husband

A 36-year-old man, who was brutally lynched by a group of 25 to 30 people, allegedly affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bajrang Dal in Karnataka's Mangaluru on Sunday, has been identified as Ashraf, a native of Kottakkal, in Kerala's Malappuram district. Ashraf, who had been working as a scrap collector, was attacked during a local cricket match near the Batra Kallurthi temple in Kudupu, Mangaluru. Ashraf's family has been staying in a rented house at Pulpally, Wayanad, for the last three years after their own house in Kottakkal's Parappur was taken over by a bank over a defaulted loan. According to a report by Maktoob Media citing eyewitnesses of the attack, the violence began after Ashraf drank water from a group playing nearby. One of the accused, identified as Sachin T, confronted Ashraf and soon after, a group of 25-30 individuals assaulted him using a cricket bat, wooden sticks and other weapons, the report said. The police is also probing the involvement of Ravindra Nayakhusband of former BJP corporator Sangeetha Nayak in the attack. According to the police, Nayak allegedly forced the bystanders to delete the video recordings of the attack. According to Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Aggarwal, despite efforts by the bystanders to intervene, the mob continued the assault until Ashraf collapsed. The autopsy report revealed Ashraf died from internal bleeding and shock due to deep injuries to his head, limbs, back, buttocks, and genitals, caused by wooden logs and blunt force trauma. The autopsy report also noted lack of timely medical assistance as a cause of the death. Pointing to the negligence of the authorities, due to which Ashraf was denied immediate medical assistance, eventually leading to his death, his younger brother Abdul Jabbarwas reported as saying that the body was left at the spot for another two hours. He never interfered in anyones affairs. He kept to himself and focused on his own work. Even in business, he maintained minimal interactions. No one has anything bad to say about him, Ashrafs father, Muchikkadan Kunjeethukutty, was quoted as saying by Maktoob Media. According to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, nearly 20 people out of the 30 accused have been arrested. Responding to questions on his own statement on Tuesday regarding the youth raising Pakistan Zindabad slogans, the minister said, It is being further investigated. Only those arrested said this. Nearly 20 people have been arrested now. Police are also finding out about the person (deceased) and his origins. We have taken the incident seriously. Further investigations are on and there were many people who had gone to play the cricket match. They are all being questioned to gather information. Investigation is very serious,he minister told PTI . However, local leaders have debunked the attackers' claims as false and called it an attempt to justify the lynching. The assertion that Ashraf chanted Pakistan Zindabad is a malicious fabrication by the Sangh Parivar... This lie is a deliberate attempt to legitimize mob violence, and the Karnataka Home Ministers failure to refute it is deeply concerning, CPI(M) Dakshina Kannada District Secretary Muneer Kattipallatold reporters on Wednesday. The Mangaluru mob lynching is a grave injustice, and we will ensure justice for Ashrafs family. No one should face such brutality, said Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan. Demanding the arrest of Ravindra Nayak, SDPI leader Jaleel Krishnapura said, Is there an RSS-Congress coalition government in the state? Police Commissioner Anupam Agraal terms mob lynching as a petty issue while home minister G Parameshwar issues a statement that the person was murdered for raising a pro-Pakistan slogan. The Home Minister is issuing statements in favour of the accused. The person was murdered over his religion. Two murders have taken place this month in Mangaluru. Earlier, a Muslim auto driver was murdered, and the case was closed after arresting a person. Former corporator's husband Ravindra Naik and the main culprits must be arrested, he demanded. Ravindra Naik is in contact with BJP MLA Bharat Shetty. Is the home minister issuing statements based on information given by MLA Bharat Shetty? asked another SDPI leader, Riyaz Kadambu. After assaulting the victim, the accused forced him to raise Jai Sriram slogans. Even if he had raised pro-Pakistan slogans, they need not have murdered him... instead, they could have taken strict legal action against him, he alleged. The victim was brutally attacked with cricket wickets. He has injuries from head to toe. We condemn the terror attack in Kashmir. This mob lynching and the Pahalgam terror have no difference, Kadambu said. Meanwhile, an action council has been formed to uncover the truth behind the lynching and to ensure justice to the victim. We are determined to expose the conspiracy, identify those involved, and reveal the ideology behind this heinous act. The council will provide full legal support to Ashrafs family. Political pressure, legal action, and public protests will be organized under the leadership of the Action Council. We are closely monitoring the actions of the Karnataka government, Habeeb Jahan, convenor of the Action Council,was reported as saying by Maktoob Media. (With inputs from Express News Service)