Tension is palpable in Mangaluru after a known history sheeter and former Bajrang Dal member Sushas Shetty was intercepted and beaten to death by unidentified men on Thursday night.
Karnataka witnessed a mob lynching incident in which one man was beaten and kicked to death by a mob after the victim allegedly chanted ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ during a cricket match being played as part of a local tournament in Mangaluru.
The 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 will feature top swimmers from across the country battling for the honours against a strong contingent from defending champions and hosts Karnataka.
Speaking to ANI on Thursday, N Shashikumar, Mangaluru Police Commissioner said, the case which was with Mangaluru City police will be investigated by NIA.
Tension prevailed in several parts of the Dakshin Kannada district after the murder. Protests also erupted over the murder in several parts of the districts.
According to Mangaluru authorities, section 144 will be in place within a 500-meter area of Juma Masjid here till 8 am on May 26.
The police say that they are questioning the accused in this regard and further investigation is on.
Mangaluru Police Commissioner Shashikumar explained that stocking explosives in sensitive areas like Mangaluru is a cause of concern and there are more chances of misuse.
On December 19, two people were killed in police firing as protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) turned violent.
Defying prohibitory orders, protesters marched on to the streets in UP, parts of Delhi, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and six other states in a bid to bring national and international attention to their fight against the controversial law.
