Is Karnataka Government mulling to hand over Ashraf and Rahman murder probes to NIA?
Mangaluru: The Karnataka government is likely to hand over the investigations into the murders of Ashraf in Kudpadi and Abdul Rahman in Kolatta Majal to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), according to sources familiar with the development.
The demand to involve the NIA in such cases has been gaining momentum ever since the central government transferred the investigation of rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty’s murder to the central agency. The murder, which took place shortly after Ashraf’s killing, was taken up by the NIA following an order from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta had earlier written to the Modi government, requesting that the Suhas Shetty case be investigated by the NIA. The Centre responded positively, and the case was handed over.
This development led to growing public curiosity about why the Ashraf and Abdul Rahman murder cases were not being treated similarly.
Speaker U.T. Khader, after returning from Hajj, held a detailed meeting with Mangaluru Police Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, and the District Superintendent of Police to review the law and order situation. The discussions reportedly focused on measures needed to control the spate of murders and communal violence in the region. Further discussions were also held with the District In-charge Minister and the Home Minister.
It is now learnt that the state government is considering transferring the Ashraf and Abdul Rahman murder cases to the NIA as well. Since both incidents are believed to be driven by communal tensions and revenge motives, authorities are of the view that a detailed and unbiased investigation is essential to identify the forces behind them. Sources say the government believes that an NIA probe would be more suitable for such sensitive cases.
An official decision and announcement in this regard is expected soon.
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Police crack whip against inciteful social media posts
Mangaluru (Karnataka) (PTI): Police have registered a case on their own after discovering a series of alarming and provocative posts on Instagram, allegedly aimed at inciting communal hatred, glorifying violence and threatening revenge attacks in the city.
According to the FIR, filed by Police Sub-inspector Anita Nikkam of the Kankanady Town Police Station, the officer who was monitoring social media platforms on December 2 as per the instructions of senior officials, came across multiple Instagram accounts sharing inflammatory content.
The FIR states that posts and stories on 16 Instagram accounts reportedly carried images of unknown individuals brandishing weapons, including pistols, revolvers, swords and machetes, some with their faces masked.
Police said the posts were crafted to instil fear, provoke violence, create hostility between communities and disrupt public order in Mangaluru.
The FIR states that the content appeared to be part of a larger attempt to incite hatred between religions and communities, encourage unlawful activities, and disturb peace and communal harmony.
The complaint notes that Mangaluru is a 'sensitive region', and that the posts indicated a coordinated attempt to create fear, trigger riots, conspiracies and criminal acts through social media.
Police have initiated action under relevant sections of law and are tracing the individuals behind the Instagram accounts.
Further investigation is under way.
