Prakash Raj condemns assault on YouTubers in Dharmasthala, demands accountability
Mangaluru: Renowned actor and activist Prakash Raj has strongly condemned the assault on four YouTubers in Dharmasthala.
In a video message shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Prakash Raj spoke out against the violence, saying in Kannada: "The attack on media friends who were performing their duty in Dharmasthala is condemnable. It is because of such goons that Dharmasthala, a place of faith for devotees, is getting tainted. Why are they angry when justice is being sought? Please arrest them and bring out the truth."
ಧರ್ಮಸ್ಥಳದಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಮಿತ್ರರ ಮೇಲಿನ ಹಲ್ಲೆ ಖಂಡನಾರ್ಹ.. ಇಂತಹ ಗೂಂಡಾಗಳಿದಲೇ ಭಕ್ತಾದಿಗಳು ನಂಬುವ ಧರ್ಮಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಕಳಂಕ ಬಂದಿರುವುದು.. ಸೌಜನ್ಯಾಳ ದಾರುಣ ಹತ್ಯೆಗೆ ನ್ಯಾಯ ಕೇಳಿದರೆ ಇವರಿಗೇಕೆ ಕೋಪ.. ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಬಂಧಿಸಿ ಸತ್ಯ ಹೊರತನ್ನಿ #justasking #DharmasthalaHorror #justiceforsoujanya pic.twitter.com/LwOxL3UZkG
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) August 6, 2025
The actor's remarks come in the wake of a disturbing incident on Wednesday, when four YouTubers, Ajay Anchan, Abhishek, Vijay, and another person, were allegedly attacked by unidentified miscreants while reporting in Dharmasthala.
According to reports, the group was on location for media coverage when they were confronted and physically assaulted. The assailants reportedly fled the scene soon after, and the victims were later admitted to a private hospital in Ujire for treatment.
Local police reached the spot following the incident and have deployed additional security. An investigation has been launched to identify those involved.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
