Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Mar 9: DCP Arunangshu Giri, who presented himself for the inquiry with regards to the police firing that, took place in the city on December 19, 2019 during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, submitted 38 records to inquiry officer and deputy commissioner of Udupi, G Jagadeesha on Monday, March 9.

The inquiry was conducted in the auditorium of the Mini Vidhana Soudha situated at Hampankatta of the city. Giri submitted written statements and supplementary records for the same.

Anti-CAA violence on December 19, 2019 (file photo)

In his statement DCP Giri said, "On December 19, 2019, I was on duty with my personnel. We were trying to control the group of people who tried to protest without permission. The people who were protesting resorted to violence. They attacked the police with lethal weapons due to which 78 police personnel got injured. We have to resort to firing as there was no other option left with us."

Dakshina Kannada district Khazi Twaka Ahmed Musliyar also gave a written statement to the inquiry officer. In his statement Khazi said, "An anti-CAA protest was organized on behalf of Samastha Kerala Sunni Student Federation (SKSSF). The protest was withdrawn after the police denied permission for the same. Information was given to the public also in this regard. I do not have any connection with the violence that occurred on December 19, 2019."

It is also learnt that Khazi has also said that certain people started hating him after the violence and attempts were also made on his life. He also told the inquiry officer that he has filed a complaint in this regard with the police.

Speaking to the scribes after the completion of inquiry, G Jagadeesha said, "As many as 30 police officers and personnel attended the inquiry. Next inquiry will be held on March 12. On that day, many people including police commissioner will be present for the inquiry."