Kanakapura: One killed in ruckus as cow vigilantes block cattle transporters in Sathanur
Kanakapura: A 35-year-old man died in a suspicious manner here, following a row caused by cow vigilantes who blocked a vehicle carrying cattle in the jurisdiction of the Sathanur Police Station limits in Ramanagara district.
The deceased man has been identified as Idrish Pasha of Mandya.
Syed Zahir (40), who had been traveling in the vehicle, was detained by the police, while a third man is absconding.
On Friday night, the cattle were being taken in a goods transport vehicle from Malavalli in Mandya district to Kumangalagere in Tamil Nadu. At around midnight, the vigilantes, led by Puneeth Kerehalli, are learned to have stopped the vehicle and attacked the men in it.
While the men in the vehicle tried to escape, Pasha died as he fell from the vehicle. His body was found by a road in Sathanur village.
Relatives and friends of Pasha staged a protest outside the Sathanur Police Station, demanding the arrest of those responsible for Pasha’s death.
Pasha’s parents have alleged that their son was murdered. They have also accused Puneeth of beating Pasha with a bat, which, they said, resulted in Pasha’s death.
The police, who have filed a case on charges of murder, wrongful restraint, and intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, are investigating the matter.
Ramanagara District ASP Suresh, DySP Mohan, Circle Inspectors L Krishna, Mithun Shilpi, Station SI Shadakshari, Bhaskar and police constables visited the site for investigation.
The body of Pasha has been shifted to the Kanakapura hospital for a post mortem. The victim’s parents, however, have also complained of a delay in conducting the post mortem.
Puneeth, leader of the cow vigilantes’ group, is absconding.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
