Man who shouted ‘Pakistan zindabad' was 'mentally ill'
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BENGALURU/MANGALURU:
Mohammad Ashraf
, the man lynched in Mangaluru for allegedly shouting pro-Pakistan slogans during a cricket match, had a history of
mental illness
, according to his family. His brother, Abdul Jabbar, said Ashraf had been under treatment for mental health issues, often wandered from place to place, and did odd jobs to survive.
The 40-year-old victim, originally from Pulpalli village in Sultan Bathery taluk of Wayanad district, Kerala, was attacked by a mob near Bhatra Kallurti temple in Kudupu on April 27. The assault left him with severe internal injuries, leading to his death. A postmortem confirmed the cause of death as shock and injuries from the beating.
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah
, referencing the incident, said that raising slogans in support of Pakistan amounts to 'betrayal of the nation and constitutes treason.' He added that an investigation is ongoing and action would be taken against the guilty.
However, home minister G Parameshwara clarified that the claim that Ashraf shouted 'Pakistan Zindabad' was made by those involved in the lynching. He said nearly 20 people have been arrested, and more are likely to be held, as over 30 were reportedly part of the mob. The main accused has been identified as Sachin, an autorickshaw driver, while others include Devadas, Saideep, and Manjunath.
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The case marks the first application of Section 103(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in Karnataka, which prescribes death or life imprisonment for mob lynching.
The lynching has triggered condemnation from various Muslim organisations, who have demanded suo motu action against those who allegedly gave provocative speeches. They also expressed concern over the growing trend of moral policing.
Ashraf's body was sent back to his hometown in Kerala after his identity was confirmed by family members who reached Mangaluru on Tuesday night. City police commissioner Anupam Agrawal confirmed the victim's identity and said investigations are continuing.
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