Surathkal: Three arrested for attempted murder, allegedly to provoke communal tension
Mangaluru: In an operation, Kavoor Police arrested three individuals on Tuesday in connection with an attempted murder that occurred on Sunday night near the MV Shetty College Road.
The incident, believed to have been driven by an intent to provoke communal tensions, has raised concerns within the community.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Charan Raj alias Charan Urundadigudde (23), a resident of Dhanush Grounds area in Kuloor Panjimogaru; Sumanth Barman (24), residing near Surathkal Hosabettu Master Ice Plant; and Avinash (24), hailing from Kodikal Sunkadakatte Kalbavi Road. Police have also seized the dangerous weapon and vehicles allegedly used in the attack.
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The victim, Shoaib (28), a resident of Shantinagar in Kavoor, was ambushed while walking home on Sunday night. The assailants, riding a scooter, intercepted his path and brandished a lethal weapon. Shoaib narrowly escaped the attack and fled, pursued by the trio who also pelted him with stones.
During the pursuit, Shoaib sustained injuries to his brow due to the stone-throwing. He is currently receiving medical treatment at Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru. Following his complaint, the Kavoor Police initiated a case and launched a thorough investigation.
Under the directions of Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Kuldeep Kumar R Jain, along with Deputy Commissioners Anshu Kumar and Dinesh Kumar, the Kavoor Police carried out the operation.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
