Thousands of Muslims protest in Mandya against anti-Prophet remark

Mandya, Dec 17: The recent derogatory statement by Hindu Mahasabha president Kamalesh Tiwari against Prophet Muhammad has triggered protests across the State.

Responding to a call given by the Mandya Muslim Okkoota, Muslims gathered in hundreds near the deputy commissioner’s office and staged a protest against Tiwari, here on Wednesday. More than 2,000 people from?Mandya and surrounding places who took out a rally, culminated near the DC’s office. They alleged that the leader has hurt the sentiments of the people by issuing a disrespectful statement against the Prophet.

Okkoota convenor Zabiulla Khan said that some Hindu fundamentalists are trying to create a rift among the people by issuing provocative statements. Some organisations under the Sangh Parivar are trying to project Muslims as terrorists, he alleged.

SDPI State unit president Mohammed Tahir said, “The BJP leaders are trying to convert India into a Hindu country by creating communal friction, which affects innocent people.” The government should check such acts with an iron hand. Otherwise, the protests would be intensified across the country, he warned.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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