Mangaluru: Curfew relaxed; ex gratia for 2 dead

December 22, 2019 12:08

Curfew has been relaxed in Mangaluru till 6 pm today by district administration. However, Section 144 (prohibiting assembly of more than four people in an area) to remain in force.

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has announced Rs 10 lakh each as compensation to the families of the two people who were killed in police firing during protests in Mangaluru on December 19.

The police FIR, however, mentions the names of the two persons.

Both died at a private hospital following the bullet injuries they sustained in police firing during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

They have been identified as Jaleel, 43, of Kudroli and Nousheen, 49, of Bengre.

Meanwhile, another FIR has been filed against Congress leader U T Khader at Pandeshwar police station in Mangaluru.

The complaint was filed by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader Sandesh Kumar who alleged that Khader delivered an inciting speech on December 18.

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation on Sunday resumed bus services after stone-pelting incidents occurred during the protests in Mangaluru.

The situation is being closely monitored as Section 144 will come into effect from December 23 in Mangaluru.

Yediyurappa on Saturday had stated that curfew in Bengaluru will be relaxed during day-time on Saturday, while Section 144 will be implemented in Mangaluru from December, 23.

According to the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), vehicle operation started in the morning in Mangaluru division, except Mangaluru to Kasaragod sector after consulting police officers.

Last night 50 vehicles operated with the same instructions and protection. -- ANI

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