Mangaluru trader’s murder: 5 detained so far, say cops; Congress demands UAPA case against accused

Mangaluru city police commissioner N Shashi Kumar said restrictions imposed by the police under Section 144 of the CrPC will continue till Tuesday.

Kumar confirmed that three persons — Shailesh Poojary (21), Savin Kanchan (24) and Pavan Pachhu (23), all residents of Mangaluru — were arrested, but said the motive for the murder will be revealed only after a probe.

Kumar added that Shailesh and Savin have a criminal history, including a case filed last year for attempted murder.

Police sources told The Indian Express while Shailesh and Savin allegedly stabbed Jaleel, Pavan helped them flee by arranging a motorcycle.

In the state Assembly, Leader of Opposition and former CM Siddaramaiah raised the issue during Zero Hour and blamed “such incidents” on the Bajrang Dal. “When will such incidents end?”, the Congress leader asked as he blamed CM Basavaraj Bommai’s statements of having emboldened fringe elements.

Bommai had said in October 2021 said that cases of moral policing in the coastal state were “reactions for actions…that hurt sentiments”.

Siddaramaiah also accused the government of providing compensation in such incidents selectively to victims belonging to one faith. “ Why are Muslims not compensated?” he asked.

Meanwhile, Jaleel was laid to rest at a graveyard near Kulur.