BJP workers in Mangaluru assaulted and stabbed by local Muslims for celebrating PM Modi's win
Mangalore, Karnataka, India 
8 June, 2024
Case Summary
On June 9, in the village of Boliyaru in Karnataka's Mangaluru, two BJP workers, Harish Anchan (41) and Nandakumar (24), were brutally stabbed by a group of 20-30 unidentified Muslims. The attack occurred during celebrations of Prime Minister Modi's third consecutive election victory. As BJP workers celebrated and raised slogans near a local masjid, it reportedly angered the local Muslims, who followed the BJP workers on bikes and blocked their path. An altercation ensued, leading to the assault and stabbing of Harish and Nandakumar. Krishna Kumar, another BJP worker, was also assaulted. The attackers pulled off the saffron scarves and clothes of the BJP workers. The victims were hospitalised, with one in critical condition. The Mangaluru Police filed an FIR based on Krishna Kumar's complaint and are investigating the incident, including reviewing CCTV footage. Security was tightened in Mudipu and Boliyaru villages to prevent further violence. While the police have identified some attackers, including Bashir, Siddiq, Monu, and Aboobakar, no arrests have been made yet.
Why it is Hate Crime ?
In this case, there is a strong suspicion that the crime was driven by religious animosity against Hindus. First and foremost, the fact that slogans were being raised and the victims were celebrating PM Modi's win in front of a mosque, irked the Muslims. Further, PM Modi is widely seen by radical Islamists as a political leader who specifically practises Hinduism and openly espouses Hindutva principles. However, it is difficult to conclude that the crime was religiously motivated since there is no indication of the religious motive specifically. Therefore, this case is being categorised as 'undecided'. If more information emerges, it would be added to the hate crime database.
Victim Details
Total Victim
3
Deceased
0
Gender
- Male 3
- Female 0
- Third Gender 0
- Unknown 0
Caste
- SC/ST 0
- OBC 0
- General 0
- Unknown 3
Age Group
- Minor 0
- Adult 3
- Senior Citizen 0
- Unknown 0
Case Status
Complaint registered
Perpetrators Details
Perpetrators
Muslim Extremists
Perpetrators Range
From 10 to 100
Perpetrators Gender
male
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