Mangaluru, May 26: A tense atmosphere prevailed in Kalladka, one of the most communally sensitive towns in Dakshina Kannada district after a Muslim youth was attacked by a group of miscreants in broad daylight on Friday.
According to local residents, Kalladka Mithun, a saffron activist, and his associates came in a car and stabbed Hashir when he was returning home after attending Friday prayers in the town.
The miscreants fled in the same car before anyone could catch them.
Mithun and his associates were recently released on bail. They had been arrested by local police in connection with murder attempt on Harish Gowda, a resident of Sajipa Munnur, and robbery case.
As the news began to spread a large number of people gathered in the town demanding the immediate arrest of the miscreants. Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.
The incident occurred at a time when Muslims were preparing to welcome the blessed month of Ramadan. More details are awaited.
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