6 arrested for pelting stones at Katipalla mosque

6 arrested for pelting stones at Katipalla mosque

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, September 16, 2024: Police have arrested six persons in connection with the incident of pelting stones at the Masjidul Huda Juma Masjid at Katipalla 3rd block on Sunday night. Authorities acted swiftly to bring the situation under control and no further incidents have been reported.

Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal confirmed the arrests, stating, "Six individuals have been arrested by the Mangaluru police for allegedly pelting stones at a mosque in Katipalla, on the outskirts of Mangaluru." The suspects have been identified as Bharath Shetty, Chennappa, Nithin, Sujith Shetty, Annappa, and Preetham Shetty.

According to police, the incident occurred when a group arrived on motorcycles and threw stones at the Majeedulla Huda Juma Masjid in Katipalla’s 3rd Block on Sunday night. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

In a related incident, members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal staged a protest in Dakshina Kannada over a social media post, which led to a minor scuffle with the police. To address the tension, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan imposed a 48-hour ban on the sale of alcohol within the Bantwal Town Municipal Council limits.

"A 48-hour ban has been imposed on the sale of all types of liquor in Bantwal Town Municipal Council, following protests by Hindu groups over an alleged viral audio clip that escalated tensions," said Muhilan. "The ban, effective immediately, aims to maintain law and order. Liquor shops and bars in the affected area will remain closed until further notice," he added.