Driver hacked to death in Bantwal
Mangaluru: A pickup driver was hacked to death in Kolthamajal, Addoor, under Bantwal Rural police station limits on Tuesday. The victim has been identified as Abdul Rahiman. Preliminary investigation suggests that the assailants, suspected to have arrived on a two-wheeler, attacked him with a sword (talwar).
Dakshina Kannada SP Yathish N said the incident occurred when Rahiman and another person had gone to dump sand near a house. "We are yet to ascertain how many people were involved. While Rahiman succumbed to his injuries, the other person, Kalandar Shafi, sustained injuries," he said.
As a precautionary measure following this incident, prohibitory orders have been issued under Section 163 of the BNSS in taluks including Bantwal, Belthangady, Puttur, Kadaba, Sullia and Mangalore Commissionerate limits from Tuesday 6pm till May 30, 6 pm.
District minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, in a post on X, condemned the killing and said he had spoken to the DG & IGP, ADGP (law and order), DC, and SP, instructing them to identify the culprits and take stringent legal action and maintain vigil in sensitive areas. "This seems to be a systematic attempt to disturb peace in Dakshina Kannada district. The motive is still unclear. I have also spoken to the home minister. I appeal to the public not to fall for rumours," he urged.
A large crowd gathered outside a private hospital in Falnir, where the injured victim was admitted, demanding immediate arrest of those involved. It is alleged that the assailants had called Rahiman under the pretext of delivering sand. The crowd also voiced anger over police inaction against those who allegedly delivered inflammatory speeches at a VHP event in Bajpe on May 25, where a demand was made for an NIA probe into the murder of Suhas Shetty.
CPI(M) Dakshina Kannada district secretary Muneer Katipalla condemned the incident and urged public to maintain peace. He held BJP MLAs, the Sangh Parivar's hate speeches, and the state govt's inaction accountable for the deteriorating situation in the region. Muneer alleged that over the past three months, hate speech has been rampant following incidents like the Kudupu mob lynching and the murder of Suhas Shetty.
The CPI(M) district committee has demanded that police expose both those directly involved in Rahiman's murder and those inciting tensions through provocative speeches. The party has also called for tighter security arrangements.
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