Suspensions Follow Mob Lynching Probe in Mangaluru

Three police officers have been suspended amid criticism over delays in the investigation of a mob lynching in Mangaluru. The victim, Ashraf from Kerala, was assaulted following alleged provocative slogans. Local leaders demand a Special Investigation Team to prevent further communal tensions.

The suspension of three police personnel, linked to delays in a mob lynching investigation, underscores increasing scrutiny on police conduct in Mangaluru.

The deceased, identified as Ashraf from Kerala, was attacked after reportedly shouting provocative slogans near a local cricket field, leading to his fatal assault.

Calls for a Special Investigation Team intensify as leaders highlight the need for prompt, unbiased probes to diffuse escalating communal tensions in Karnataka's coastal regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)