Mangaluru, August 26: The manager of a Mall, Shakir who was assaulted on Monday near Attavara here has alleged that requesting for some monetary assistance; I was asked to come near KMC hospital and was later assaulted by a group belonging to Sangh Parivar. This is a pre planned act, he alleged.
Shakir stated that, “I am working as a manager of a Mall in Attavara from four years. On the evening of Monday after my work, while I was returning home, a female colleague phoned me, and said she was in immediate need of Rs 2000. So, I had been near KMC hospital in Attavara as insisted by the girl to hand over the money. As I was parking my car in front of the hospital, eight people who arrived in four two-wheelers, said to be from Sangh Parivar, forcibly opened the door of my car and asked my name. When I said Shakir, they suddenly pulled me out of the car and assaulted me. Later they dragged me and tied to an electric pole close by, and then stripped and assaulted me on my head with rods which they had brought. Then they assaulted using their hands, and also used stones”, said Shakir in a statement to the media.
“The group which had assaulted has snatched away cash Rs 2,000, watch and mobile phone from me. On Monday evening, at around 5.20 pm they tied me to a electric pole and assaulted me until around 6.45pm uttering ‘Jai Shree Ram’. The hundreds who gathered at the spot were watching the scene but none came to my rescue. Later sub-inspector from Pandeshwar police station arrived at the spot”, narrated Shakir.
“In the mall in which I work at Attavar, I am the only person from Muslim Community. Especially my position as the manager had caused dissatisfaction among some activists of Sangh Parivar. Over this matter, some people had questioned me in the past and had also insulted me. Due to all these incidents, the Sangh Parivar, taking the help from a staff from the same mall has asked me to arrive at the spot and then assaulted me. Moreover, the elder sister of the female staff is the leader of the women’s association that belongs to the Sangh Parivar” informed Shakir.
13 members arrested in connection to the case: Police Commissioner
In connection to the deadly assault that took place on Shakir in Attavara, 13 members have been arrested, informed the City police Commissioner S Murugan. Detailed investigation on the case is going on and the rest of the accused will be soon arrested, he said.
Arrested accused:
The arrested accused are identified as Santhosh Poojary, Abhiram alias Abhi, Kiran, Praveen Shetty, Bhujanga Shetty, Chandrakantha Rao, Ghanashyam, Dhanush, Mutturaj, Kissan, Naveen, Vivek and Kiran Kumar. The accused are booked under sections 143, 147, 148, 341, 504, 307, 395, 506, and 149, informed the police.
Stringent legal actions against the accused: MLA J R Lobo
MLA J R Lobo visited the hospital where the assault victim Shakir is admitted. Police have been directed to take stringent actions against those who have taken law into their hands. Actions will be taken on those who spoil the friendly atmosphere of the city, he said.
Girl files complaint:
The girl who was with Shakir has informed that she has filed complaint with the police against Shakir who was assaulted in an act of immoral rowdyism.
The girl who addressed a press meet said, ‘Two years ago, I arrived at Mangaluru from my native Belur for job. I live with my aunt and joined for a job three months ago at a Mall in Attavara. I knew Shakir who was in top position than me. We conversed over our work related matters, said the girl.
One day evening, when he offered me a drop at Nandigudde bus stop I went with him in a car. Then he had misbehaved with me. Later he lured me for money and forced me to go along with him, she said.
The girl further said, on the evening of August 24th, he offered me a drop and was waiting for me near hospital in Attavara. After seeing me, he forcibly pulled me into his car. Meanwhile I cried for help. People who were closeby freed me from his clutches. During this, he said he has my video and threatened that he would disclose it. In this account, I want security from him”, said the girl stating that she has filed a police complaint.
