2 undertrials injured in attack inside Mangaluru prison

2 undertrials injured in attack inside Mangaluru prison

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, July 2, 2024: Two inmates were injured in Mangaluru Prison today following a violent clash between rival gang members.

Muhammad Sameer, also known as Kadapar Sameer (33), and Muhammad Mansoor, also known as Boliyar Mansoor (30), who have been in judicial custody for the past 20 days in connection with a crime at Ullal Police Station, were injured in the clash.

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City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal reported that the incident occurred between 6:30 pm and 6:45 pm.

Sameer and Mansoor, residents of Ullala and Boliyar respectively, were attacked by a group of 10 rival gang members led by Topi Naufal. The attackers used sharp kitchen items to inflict injuries on their heads, shoulders, and other body parts. The injured inmates have been admitted to Wenlock Hospital and are reported to be out of danger.

The entire altercation was captured on CCTV. Following a complaint by the jail authorities, a case has been registered at Barke Police Station, and an investigation into the incident has been initiated. The attackers, all currently in judicial custody for various cases, include Muffad Rifat, Muhammad Rizwan, Ibrahim Kallel, Umar Farooq Irfan, Altaf, Naufal, Jainudeen, and others.

Both the accused and the victims are listed as rowdy sheeters and belong to rival gangs. They are all presently in judicial custody.