Overview

• Ashraf, a migrant worker from Kerala, was lynched on April 27 near Kudupu, leading to 20 arrests and suspension of three police officers for delayed action.
• Suhas Shetty, ex-Bajrang Dal member and accused in a 2022 murder, was killed in a targeted attack on May 1, intensifying communal unrest.
• Police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 in Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada to prevent further violence and maintain order until May 6.
• Hindu organizations, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, have called for a bandh to protest Shetty's murder, leading to shutdowns and heightened security measures.
• Political leaders and community groups are demanding accountability and thorough investigations, with accusations of negligence and politicization of law enforcement.