Archive · 28 May 2025
Siddaramaiah Orders Arrests in Karnataka Murder Case
Abdul Rahiman was murdered in Bantwal, Karnataka, and the police are investigating.
A group of 15 people, including Deepak and Sumith, are accused of attacking him and Kalandar Shafi with weapons like swords and knives while they were unloading sand.
Shafi survived and identified the attackers.
Rahiman died from his injuries.
The Chief Minister has told the police to catch the people responsible.
The government has put in place extra security measures and is asking people to stay calm while the police investigate the incident.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed police to arrest the accused in Abdul Rahiman's murder.
The FIR names 15 individuals, including Deepak and Sumith, as suspects.
The attack occurred while Rahiman and Kalandar Shafi were unloading sand.
Attackers used swords, knives, and iron rods; Rahiman died from injuries.
Prohibitory orders are in effect and security has been increased in sensitive areas.
- Who
- Abdul Rahiman (deceased), Kalandar Shafi (injured), Deepak, Sumith, and 13 others accused.
- What
- Abdul Rahiman was murdered in an attack.
- When
- May 27, 2025
- Where
- Irakodi, Kuriyala village, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
- Why
- Motive is under investigation.
N/A
Community
Community Response
N/A
No explicit stance.
Community
Community leaders have called the attack premeditated and linked it to rising hate speech.
- Victim
- Abdul Rahiman
- Injured
- Kalandar Shafi
- Location
- Irakodi, Kuriyala village, Bantwal, Karnataka
- Weapons
- Swords, knives, iron rods
- Accused
- Deepak, Sumith, and 13 others
- Chief Minister's Response
- Directed police to arrest the accused
Sources
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