Archive · 22 May 2025
Kerala Delegation Seeks Justice for Mangaluru Lynching
A group of people from Kerala met with their leader to talk about a man named Ashraf who was killed in a fight in Mangaluru.
They want the government to make sure justice is served for Ashraf.
The people who care about the case want the local government to help find the people responsible and the Kerala government to urge the Karnataka government to help.
About 20 people have been arrested.
Some people are upset that the local politicians haven't helped enough.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan met with a delegation seeking justice for the lynching victim, Ashraf.
The delegation requested the Kerala government to urge the Karnataka government to ensure justice.
The incident involved Ashraf being assaulted and killed in Mangaluru on April 27.
CPM leaders criticized the Karnataka Congress leadership for not addressing the issue.
Around 20 individuals have been arrested in connection to the lynching.
- Who
- Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and a delegation including CPM leaders and the Justice for Ashraf Action Committee.
- What
- A delegation met with the Kerala CM to discuss the mob lynching of Ashraf in Mangaluru.
- When
- Wednesday, during Kerala CM's official visit to Wayanad. The incident occurred on April 27.
- Where
- Mangaluru, Karnataka and Wayanad, Kerala.
- Why
- Delegation seeks justice and Kerala government intervention in the lynching case.
CPI(M) and Justice for Ashraf Action Committee
Karnataka Congress Leadership
Political Response
CPI(M) and Justice for Ashraf Action Committee
CPM leaders and the Justice for Ashraf Action Committee want justice for Ashraf.
Karnataka Congress Leadership
District Congress leaders haven't publicly addressed the issue or sought justice for the victim.
- Victim
- Ashraf
- Location of Incident
- Mangaluru
- Date of Incident
- April 27
- Arrests Made
- Approximately 20
- Delegation
- CPM Leaders, Justice Committee
- Kerala CM Response
- Positive
