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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Man arrested in Belur for alleged dowry harassment, murder of wife
Belur: A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Rajanasiriyur village of Belur taluk on charges of dowry harassment and allegedly murdering his wife.
The accused, identified as Madhu, was married to 34-year-old Channamma for the past 15 years. According to police sources, the couple had frequent disputes in recent years, and family members had intervened on several occasions to resolve their differences.
Madhu is also accused of harassing Channamma for dowry despite her family having purchased an auto rickshaw for him earlier.
On February 18, Channamma was allegedly assaulted by her husband and sustained serious injuries. She was admitted to the district hospital and underwent treatment for nearly a week. However, she died on February 25 after failing to respond to medical care.
Following the incident, a case was registered at the Halebidu Police Station. Police officials visited the village, conducted an inspection and took Madhu into custody.
Further investigation is in progress.
