Managluru: Bandh called over Bantwal murder incident lead to attack on a bus near Surathkal

Managluru: Bandh called over Bantwal murder incident lead to attack on a bus near Surathkal

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, May 28, 2025: Tension prevailed in parts of Dakshina Kannada district following the brutal murder of a youth from Kolthamajalu, prompting several Muslim organizations to call for a bandh in protest.

As part of the unrest related to the bandh, an incident of stone pelting was reported near Surathkal on Wednesday. Miscreants allegedly targeted a bus traveling from Mangaluru to Kinnigoli by throwing stones at it.

In response to the volatile situation triggered by the murder of Abdul Rahim within the jurisdiction of the Bantwal rural police station, prohibitory orders have been enforced under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhite, 2023. These orders are in effect within the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate limits and five taluks of Dakshina Kannada district.

Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal issued the prohibitory orders for the city limits, while Dr. Anand K, the in-charge Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Dakshina Kannada, imposed similar restrictions on May 27 across Bantwal, Beltangady, Puttur, Kadaba, and Sullia taluks. The decision followed a report from the Superintendent of Police, warning of potential threats to public peace and order.

The prohibitory measures will remain in force from 6 PM on May 27 until 6 PM on May 30.