Overview

• The alleged assault occurred on August 24 near the Royal Travels office opposite the BMTC bus stand in Kalasipalya.
• The victim was identified as Slinder Kumar, a migrant worker from Bihar, and his supervisor Harikrishna reported being abused and hit during the intervention.
• Police arrested Tabrez, 30, Imran Khan, 35, and Ajeez Khan, 47, who were produced in court and sent to judicial custody for 15 days.
• The case moved from a non-cognizable report to an FIR after a magistrate’s nod, with charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing hurt, wounding religious feelings, and provoking a breach of the peace.
• A video of the confrontation circulated on social media as local activists pressed for action, and investigators are examining motive and any wider links.