Police on Monday arrested three individuals in reference to the homicide of a dealer in Katippalla city in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district.
Abdul Jaleel (43) died Saturday after being stabbed in entrance of his store and his homicide sparked outrage and protests by native residents, compelling police to situation orders banning massive gatherings throughout the Surathkal, Bajpe, Kavoor and Panambur police station limits.
Whereas the prohibitory orders have been set to be lifted this morning, they’ve been prolonged in all 4 areas until 6 am on December 29, Mangaluru police commissioner N Shashi Kumar informed information company PTI on Tuesday.
As well as, the sale of liquor was banned until 10 am this morning.
Mangaluru’s high cop N Shashikumar stated two of the three arrested have been straight concerned in Jaleel’s homicide; the third has been classed as an confederate at the moment.
The identities of the accused haven’t been launched and the motive continues to be unknown, the senior police officer informed ANI. Two of the accused have a file.
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“In the course of the probe, we detained 12 individuals, together with a lady. We additionally questioned many, together with Jaleel’s members of the family. After the interrogation, three individuals have been arrested. Two assailants are recurring offenders who’re rowdy-sheeters. The motive behind the homicide might be probed,” he stated.
A number of media studies – that Hindustan Instances can not affirm – have named the suspects as Shailesh, Savin and Pavan. Shailesh and Savin reportedly hacked Jaleel to demise outdoors his store and Pavan reportedly helped them escape.
Shailesh and Savin have been caught at a lodge in Udupi district, whereas Pavan was arrested from one other location, one other media report stated.
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A video of the suspects being escorted by police is on social media.
Hindustan Instances can not independently confirm this video.
Jaleel’s homicide has drawn sharp reactions from the general public; on Saturday locals amassed across the ambulance carrying his physique and demanded justice.
Amid protests in entrance of a masjid in Surathkal, some additionally requested for compensation for his household. Movies of the protest have been shared on Twitter.
Jaleel’s physique is at an area hospital at the moment, the Mangaluru Police Commissioner stated. The outrage after the homicide has prompted chief minister Basavaraj Bommai – who on Sunday requested individuals to keep up the peace – to talk up once more, and vow strict motion might be taken within the matter.
(With ANI inputs)