3 arrested over attack on BJP workers in Boliyar
- In Reports
- 12:38 PM, Jun 11, 2024
- Myind Staff
On Monday, three individuals were arrested in Boliyar, near Mangaluru, following an incident on Sunday where two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were stabbed and another was assaulted during celebrations of the NDA-led government's swearing-in, according to a police officer familiar with the situation.
According to the officer, the incident took place when the BJP workers were shouting slogans in front of Boliyar mosque during their procession.
The injured workers have been identified as Harish (41), son of Mutappa Poojary from Innoli, and Nandakumar (24), son of Kotiyappa from InnoliPadavu. The third BJP supporter, Krishna Kumar (36) from Innoli, was beaten by the mob.
Konaje police inspector Ravindra Kumar said: “The incident occurred at around 9.15 pm, about 200 metres from the Boliyar mosque. The BJP workers took out a procession at around 8.15 pm to celebrate Modi’s swearing-in. On their way back, three BJP workers on a scooter allegedly stopped in front of the mosque to raise slogans. A mob of 15-20 people attacked them with machetes.”
Harish and Nandakumar, who sustained injuries, were admitted to Deralakatte private hospital.
Kumar stated that three individuals were arrested on Monday based on CCTV footage. Meanwhile, additional security measures have been implemented in Boliyar to prevent further incidents.
He said that a case has been registered under IPC sections 323 (causing hurt), 324 (hurt by dangerous weapon), and 307 (attempt to murder). “We have arrested three accused, interrogated them, and deployed additional police forces in Boliyar. The situation is now peaceful. The injured are receiving treatment at a private hospital in the city,” he added.
Targeting the Congress government over the incident, Karnataka BJP in a post on ‘X’ said, “It feels like the Thuglak era is back in Karnataka, where shouting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” is no longer safe. The growing hatred for Bharath under @siddaramaiah is deeply alarming.”
“BJP workers Harish Anchan and Nandakumar, who were celebrating PM Modi’s electoral victory and shouting “Bharath Mata ki Jai” in Mangaluru, were brutally stabbed by Aboobakkar, Bashir, Siddik, Monu, and 20 others. This heinous act highlights the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Karnataka under the Congress government,” it said.
Taking a dig at the Congress government in the state, the BJP said: “The rise in violent incidents and unchecked aggression is creating an atmosphere of fear and instability. This is a stark reminder of the increasing violence and chaos, underscoring the urgent need for stronger governance and security measures to protect citizens and maintain peace.
Following the incident, district in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao assured that strict action would be taken against the "aggressors" once the investigation is completed.
Replying to accusations by BJP leaders alleging that the district was experiencing a 'collapse of law and order' following a series of such violent incidents, Rao said "BJP leaders do not speak when they commit any offence. Those who commit mistakes will be punished."
“The police are acting against the culprits. All efforts are being made to arrest all those involved in the stabbing incident. An impartial probe will be conducted without any political interference. Any provocative slogans and forces should not be supported,” he said. When asked about the motive for the stabbing, he said the police are investigating.
“We will not tolerate those taking law into their hands. One should maintain peace. The focus should be on maintaining communal harmony. When an incident occurs, politicians should remain neutral and should not provoke.”
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