11 accused in Mangaluru unisex salon attack granted bail
Mangaluru: The 2nd Additional District and Sessions Court of Mangaluru has granted conditional bail to 11 accused, including Rama Sena founder president Prasad Attavar, in connection with the attack on a unisex salon in the city.
A total of 14 individuals were arrested in the case, but only 11 had applied for bail. The court, after hearing their applications, approved their release on certain conditions. The remaining three accused have not yet sought bail.
The incident took place on January 23, when a group of individuals barged into a unisex salon in Bejai and attacked the staff while vandalizing the premises. A video of the assault was later circulated on social media.
Following the attack, Barke police intervened and arrested 14 suspects, including Attavar. The 6th JMFC Court of Mangaluru had initially remanded them in judicial custody until February 7.
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Special prayers offered in churches of Udupi diocese in support of Armed Forces
Udupi: As directed by the Indian Catholic Bishops’ Council, special prayers, inclusive of special offerings, were held for the safety of the Indian Armed Forces and soldiers during the Sunday Mass at the churches under the Udupi diocese.
Bishop Rev. Fr. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, who is on his official annual visit, performed a special prayer service at St. Joseph's Church in Belman, Karkala taluk, and offered prayers for the soldiers serving the country. He also offered a special adoration in the name of the new Pope Leo XIV.
The Bishop, addressing the gathering at the prayer service, said that there was severe tension in the Indo-Pak border giving rise to fear of declaration of war. “As our soldiers guard the borders for the welfare of the entire nation and putting their lives at risk, we pray every day for their well-being. We should stand in support of our soldiers to boost their self-confidence,” he added.
“Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in the entire world and asked the citizens of all nations to cooperate for this by opting for discussion rather than war. We too should remember his message always and both nations should strive for strengthening of peace,” he added.
Church Pastor Fred Mascarenhas, Assistant Pastor Arnold Matthias and Karkala Christ King Church Pastor Clement Mascarenhas were present at the event.
