Mangaluru, Sep 25, 2019: A youth was assaulted by a group at a mall in Mangaluru on Wednesday alleging he had spoken in a provocative tone. The victim has lodged a complaint in Pandeshwar police station and three youths have been arrested so far.
The arrested are Moideen Safwan, Abdul Rahim Saad and a minor student.
Manjunath
Moideen Safwan Abdul Rahim Saad
Manjunath from Bantwal taluk is the young man who was assaulted. Police said an altercation ensued over ’tea’ resulting in the attack. Police said action would be taken against the assaulters based on the video evidence.
The video of the incident is viral in social media. It is alleged that the youth had stated that "This is Hindu Rashtra and Muslims should not come here."
Investigations are underway.