Mangaluru Mob Lynching: Police tried to bury case, suspension order confirms cover-up attempt
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Mangaluru: The police department’s failure in handling the brutal mob lynching of Wayanad native Ashraf in Mangaluru has now been officially confirmed, with a suspension order of three officers clearly exposing an attempted cover-up by officers of the Mangaluru Rural Police Station.
The suspension order, issued by Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, holds three personnel — Inspector Shivakumar K.R., Head Constable Chandra P., and Civil Police Constable Yallaling — responsible for dereliction of duty in the chilling lynching case. Their actions, or lack thereof, reflect a shocking level of indifference, negligence, and an attempt to mislead both the public and higher authorities.
Despite clear signs and local testimonies pointing to a mob lynching, , the police had initially tried to portray it as an unnatural death. This deliberate misrepresentation appears to be a calculated move to water down the severity of the crime. This has now been confirmed, with a clear explanation provided in the suspension order.
The suspension order points out that the three officers failed to carry out their basic duty — to inform superiors and to register a case based on the gravity of the crime. Instead, they chose to downplay the matter, giving the accused more time to escape scrutiny.
What the Suspension Order Reveals:
The facts outlined in the suspension order are damning. On April 27, between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM, an unidentified body was found near a field behind Bhatra Kallurti Daivasthana in Kudupu. A complaint led to a case being filed as a simple UDR by the Mangaluru Rural Police Station.
According to the suspension order, the reason for suspending the three officials has been clearly stated. Based on a report by the Assistant Commissioner of Police, South Sub-Division, Mangaluru City Police, a complaint was registered on 27 April between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM regarding an unidentified body found near the field behind Bhatra Kallurti Daivasthana in Kudupu village, Mangaluru taluk. The case was registered at the Mangaluru Rural Police Station as an Unnatural Death Report (UDR). Following a complaint filed by a person named Deepak on 28 April, a case (Crime No. 37/2025) was registered under sections 189(2), 191(1)(3), 115(2), 103(2), 240, and 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
According to Deepak’s phone call to the police, during a cricket match being played on the field, a group of players and spectators attacked the unidentified individual. The inspector and staff of Mangaluru Rural Police Station had received this information.
Inspector Shivakumar K.R. reportedly chose not to alert his superiors and went ahead with registering it as a UDR, essentially trying to sweep the incident under the carpet.
Head Constable Chandra P., attached to the Intelligence Wing, was informed by Deepak of the Mangaluru Traffic East Police Station but failed to follow up or report the matter further.
Civil Police Constable Yallaling, who was on beat duty at the site of the match, also failed to report the mob violence he witnessed, thus compounding the department’s collective failure.
These officers weren’t just negligent — they actively suppressed evidence of a murder. Despite having access to eyewitness information and being present at the scene, none of them acted to protect the victim or uphold the law.
All three have now been suspended for gross negligence and misconduct. However, the suspension alone does not undo the damage caused — valuable hours were lost, and the integrity of the investigation was compromised.
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Education that develops humanity is need of the hour, says Kemaru Swamiji at KMES event
Karkala: The new building complex of KMES Educational Institutions in Kukkundoor, Karkala, was inaugurated on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Shri Shri Esha Vittaladasa Swamiji of Sandipani Sadhana Ashram, Shree Kshetra, Kemaru, emphasized that education is not just about obtaining degrees but must instill human values in children. True education, he said, should unite people beyond caste and religion. He appreciated the work being done by KMES Educational Institutions in this regard.
Swamiji noted that education should be a path to self-empowerment. He said that being first in life is more important than being first on paper, and that education should help us live as better human beings.
He also highlighted the institution’s commendable work in offering free education to underprivileged children, calling it a true service to God. Swamiji acknowledged the major contribution of KS Nisar Ahmed and KS Imtiaz Ahmed in helping to purchase the land needed for the school from the Math, and praised their generous spirit.
Former Minister and MLA V. Sunil Kumar inaugurated the new high school building. He noted that the institution has been doing significant work in education for many years. He added that education should shape our lives, and as a result, the institution itself should grow. He said that the school is now providing quality education to the children of Karkala, and a conducive learning environment has been created.
He also acknowledged the immense contribution of KS Nisar Ahmed in the growth of the institution since its inception. He recalled that Ahmed has supported many initiatives in Karkala, including the construction and donation of an oxygen plant to the government hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant contribution to the town.
The renovated primary school building was inaugurated by Al Haj K.S. Mohammed Masood, former Chairman of the State Minorities Commission and President of the Muslim Central Committee. The auditorium was inaugurated by Dr. Kirthinath Ballal, Associate Professor at Manipal Kasturba Medical College and Chief Medical Officer at Dr. T.M.A. Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala.
The renovated PUC building was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Wallace Prajwal Aranha S.V.D., a priest of the U.S. Chicago Province Society of the Divine Word. The computer lab building was inaugurated by Maulana Abdul Hafeez Al Qasimi of Attur Al Hawwa Mosque. The principal’s office was inaugurated by businessman K.S. Fazal Rahman, brother of K.S. Nissar Ahmed.
The library building was inaugurated by Udaya Kumar Shetty Muniyalu, President of the Udaya Krishnaiah Shetty Charitable Trust. The teachers' room was inaugurated by Balakrishna, head of the Karkala District Education Officer's Office. The primary school computer lab was inaugurated by Usha K., President of Kukkundoor Grama Samiti. The headmaster’s room was inaugurated by college alumnus and Miss Karnataka Style Icon Apeksha V. Hegde.
During the event, Shaukat Azeem Karkala, a college alumnus who secured the 345th rank in the UPSC examination, was felicitated. Students who achieved various accomplishments and ranks, along with individuals who have long served the institution, were also honoured.
K.S. Imtiaz Ahmed, President of KMES Educational Institutions, delivered the introductory speech. Lolita Zeena D’Silva, Headmistress of the Primary School, welcomed the gathering. The vote of thanks was proposed by in-charge Principal Patkar. Teachers Nalini Acharya and Prakash Nayak compered the programme.
K.S. Nisar Ahmed Deserves a National Award
Speaking at the event, K.S. Imtiaz Ahmed stated that KMES Educational Institutions, which started in 1984 in a small room of an Urdu school, have grown significantly due to the support of many people. However, the unwavering encouragement, support, and cooperation of K.S. Nisar Ahmed have made him the backbone of the institution. Without his involvement, it would not have been possible to sustain the school.
He emphasized that it was Nisar Ahmed’s determination that rural poor children should receive quality education. Because of this commitment, the institution has provided free education to underprivileged children. Thousands of students educated here now hold respected positions in society as doctors, engineers, politicians, police officers, and IAS officers.
K.S. Nisar Ahmed has not only supported educational causes but has extended his help to people of all communities, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians alike. He has financially supported temples, helped poor children get married, built homes, and provided vehicles. His service to society is done without any publicity, and for this, he deserves a national award.
