Shivamogga Savarkar flex row: Police shoot accused in leg, tension prevails


Shivamogga, Aug 16 (IANS): Police shot the main accused in the case of stabbing of two persons following the row over removal of Veer Savarkar's flex from a circle of Shivamogga city.

The police action happened late Monday night when the accused tried to attack the policemen and was shot in the leg, and put under arrest.

The flex of Veer Savarkar was put up as part of the celebration of the 75th year of Independence. The main accused, who had been shot at during the police action, has been identified as Zabiulla, a resident of Marnamibail in Shivamogga. The police have detained more than 10 persons so far in connection with the incident.


Zabiulla

A special police team after gathering definite inputs had zeroed in on the main accused Zabiulla. When the police went to arrest him the accused allegedly tried to attack them and he was shot in leg by the police inspector Manjunath Kuri, police sources said.

The police arrested and shifted him to the Meggan hospital. Later, after the treatment, Zabiulla was transferred to the jail ward of the hospital.

According to police, the main accused was zeroed in after the arrest of Nadeem (25), a resident of JC Nagara and Abdul Rehman (25), a resident of Budhanagar.

Additional DGP Alok Kumar had stated that the political connection or association with any organisation by the accused will have to be ascertained. He further stated that apart from lodging cases, a decision will be taken to attach the properties of the accused after discussing with the district commissioner.

Prohibitory orders have been clamped in the Shivamogga city till August 18 and security has been tightened. The police department has sent 15 platoons of reserve police and six more platoons will be added.

One Superintendent of Police (SP), three additional SP's, three DySP's from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and 10 inspectors have been deputed to Shivamogga district additionally to monitor the law and order situation.

The police have identified the main accused persons and are confident of arresting them soon. Zabiulla with others had stabbed Prem Singh, who was standing before his house and then escaped, police said.

Meanwhile, the Kuvempu University of Shivamogga has declared a holiday for the colleges and postponed exams for post- graduation courses. The schools and colleges are also closed down in the neighbouring town of Bhadravathi.

Two incidents of stabbing of youth were reported on Monday in the violence that broke out after the removal of Veer Savarkar's flex from a circle in Shivamogga city by a group of people. The group had also attempted to install a flex of Tipu Sultan in its place.

20-year-old Prem Singh was standing before his house when he was targeted by the miscreants. He has been admitted to the Meggan hospital in Shivamogga.

27-year-old Praveen, a shop owner in the Gandhi Bazar area was closing his shop and returning home, when the miscreants stabbed him and disappeared.

According to police, Veer Sawarkar's flex was installed at the Amir Ahmad Circle in Shivamogga city and the whole junction was decorated as part of celebration of the 75th year of the Independence Day. However, a few youths objected to it and took away the flex of Savarkar. They attempted to put up Tipu Sultan's flex in its place leading to violence and stabbing.

The city witnessed a large-scale violence after the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha and authorities had clamped prohibitory orders for more than 10 days to bring back normalcy. Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa hails from Shivamogga and the district is considered as a bastion of BJP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Nelson Pinto, Udupi /Oman

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    PLEASE put every once flex...............who all born before 1947 ...............matter in over ......

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  • Praveen, Mangalorean

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Politics game in everything...? no peace still after 75yrs of independence...??

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Instead fight against corruption tiny will benifit for you and your family as well. Also true color of each leaders will come out their faith on nation and sacrificed one....

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    don't fight bottom level.... Ambani adani and gujjus looting country..wake up

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  • RK, Mangalore . Surathkal

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Now some intelligent people might come and say that this guy was innocent .. i think many of them are not happy by shooting him in his guy.. Headlines change andala pudar matra same ..no change in it. Not a Aache din for Congo bhakths 👍👍

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  • Alwin, Mangaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    This also need to be investigated by right authority

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Our Government is very much happy that the mind of the public is completely diverted to communal fights.

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  • Nelson Pinto, Udupi/Oman

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Why to worry ....let them put anyone's flex..... Political parties need these things to be happen each and every day....so, no one is having time to notice the price increase for daily consumables... We are the edioats...dancing like monkeys in the circus.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    division of society created by the bluejpigs is complete...unless and until this govt is kicked out karnataka will surely become another UP

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  • Prashanth, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Yes in fact we need UP model rule and we need big Lulu mall in Mangalore.

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    According to a famous crime journalist of DK if police are given a test of target then they would miss 9 times out of 10 and in an action nobody will score a bullseye of hitting leg. Anyway a criminal accused of stabbing has invited the wrath of police as well as the administration and will be made an example for future criminals not to break the law under any provocation.

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  • Observer, Mangaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Bhakths got opportunity finally to exasperate and cherish something after a long break :D

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  • Preetham, Farangipet

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    How can one exasperate and cherish something at the same time? Kuch bhee...

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  • Thousif, Mangalore, bolar

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Hope this police should shoot in head of fazil killer also . Shanker. 75 year of Independence Day .now u people say savarkar is freedom fighters. He never fight for freedom you people believe lie and want to make him hero.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Superb action by K'Nataka Police on the miscreants

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    @ Shankar Isn't that action too much ? He is not a terrorist nor an infiltrator at the boarder area!

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Sir, I was just commenting on the efficiency of police. Nothing to do with this innocent masoom bachcha ...who was shot in the leg for attacking the policemen!!!

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  • RANGA, MANGALORE

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    look at these fanatics..do they need any reason to stab/kill..for flex also they ready stab and get shot or jail!!..

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  • Sheikh, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    You call them fanatics who try to protect their beloved country's history and will die for it like they did before for the freedom? Stop supporting these politics and hatred..!!

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  • Observer, Mangaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Question marks on todays police over applying laws against the identities....

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  • Naveen, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Why no shoot in rape other criminal case useless govt

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  • A.M. Belma, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    This is shocking and sad. Guys,, dont get into all these sort of stuff like agitation, protests or going against the system . The irony is, more than anything else, our own party people will NOT support you. They will gloat and provoke you online and sit inside the comfort of their homes with fake ids . When its comes to action , someone else have to 'swim for them'. We have realized it the hard way during CAA protests .Cases are still going on for the ones who stepped on the ground for a purpose. The online warriors have moved on with their lives. Of course, with a new fake ids. At the end you and your family suffers.

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  • Govinda kamath, Hejamady Mumbai

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Very very true and realistic Shri Belmaji. Big salute to you.

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  • vikram, Dubai

    Wed, Aug 17 2022

    Rightly said Sir, Irony is even if you convince personally everyone who involved in the mob they won't listen ... coz for religiously brainwashed ...it is very hard to bring back their brain to original position..

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Police need better training on how to shoot right on the head!!!

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  • Observer, Mangaluru

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Thank God bhakth spotted after a long break :D....

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  • Rolf, Dubai

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    He was not swamy.

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Why taking sides after 75 years of Country's Independence. ? Politicians have no other job.

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  • SB, Mlore

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Once again its proved that our police force needs target practice lessons. They should havr aimed a bit higher and in between so that these regular serial offenders dont get away and dont get to reproduce more like ones to society.

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Tue, Aug 16 2022

    Now its time to play the 'victim' card as usual.

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