Murders in Mangaluru: Police ask Muslim leaders to offer prayers in homes

MANGALURU: The police imposed strict restrictions in Mangaluru following the murders. As part of this, the police have asked Muslim leaders to offer prayers in their homes. This directive is part of safety. Along with this, all liquor shops under the jurisdiction of the Mangalore Police Commissioner have also been directed to remain closed today. Also requested not to believe the rumours circulating on social media. More police have been deployed in the area to beef up security and quell the violence.

The clash in Dakshina Kannada intensified after one more person was killed yesterday. Mohammed Faisal, a native of Mangalpete near Surathkal was hacked to death last night. The police are investigating whether this is a continuation of the two previous murders in Sullya. He was hacked by the miscreants when he was standing in front of the textiles shop. Though he was rushed to the hospital, his life could not be saved. The CCTV visuals of the murder is circulating on social media. Reports say the police have received clear indications about the perpetrators of the murder. North Kerala is on high alert following the murders. More police have been deployed in Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad. Checking has also been tightened at the check posts in the border areas with Karnataka.

Meantime, the police have so far taken 21 people into custody in connection with the murder of yuva morcha leader. There were reports that the attackers were Popular Front activists. They were caught from Kerala border. The assailants arrived on a bike with Kerala registration. The Karnataka Police had sought the help of Kerala to investigate the case.