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Police Suspend Three Officers Over Mishandling of Kudupu Mob Lynching

Disciplinary action follows delayed reporting and flawed initial investigation into the killing of Ashraf, with political leaders demanding a Special Investigation Team.

The Karnataka Police has taken action in the Mangaluru mob lynching case
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Karnataka cop suspended for not acting on Mangaluru mob lynching alert

Overview

  • Ashraf, a 35-year-old migrant worker from Kerala, was lynched by a mob of 25 people near a cricket ground in Kudupu, Mangaluru, on April 27, 2025.
  • The incident was initially registered as an unnatural death, with police using the accused as complainants and witnesses, drawing widespread criticism.
  • Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal suspended Inspector K. R. Shivakumar, Head Constable P. Chandra, and Constable Yellalinga for negligence in reporting the lynching promptly.
  • Authorities have reclassified the case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita's mob lynching provisions, arresting 20 of the 25 alleged assailants so far.
  • Political leaders, including Congress and CPI(M) representatives, are calling for a Special Investigation Team to ensure accountability and prevent potential retaliatory violence in the communally sensitive region.