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Karnataka Man Killed After Allegedly Shouting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ During Cricket Match

Rajgeeta Yadav

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A man in Mangaluru, Karnataka, was beaten to death by a group of people after he allegedly shouted “Pakistan Zindabad” during a local cricket match on Sunday, April 27, according to Sports Today. So far, 15 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

The incident happened near Bhatra Kallurti Temple in the Kudupu area. Police say the victim’s identity is still unknown, and it’s unclear whether he was from Karnataka or came from another state.

According to Sports Today, the situation started during a cricket match when the man allegedly shouted pro-Pakistan slogans. This angered people around him, and things quickly got out of control. A man named Sachin, a 26-year-old local resident, got into a fight with the victim, which then turned into a group attack. Some people tried to stop it, but others kept hitting the man with sticks and kicking him.

Post-Mortem Confirms Man Died Due To Internal Bleeding

Later that day, around 5:30 pm, police were informed after the man’s body was found near the temple. At first, the police thought he may have died naturally because there were no big injuries on his body. But after further investigation and a post-mortem at Wenlock District Hospital, it was confirmed that the man died due to internal bleeding and shock from being beaten on his back. Injuries were also found on his limbs, back, buttocks, and private parts, caused by wooden sticks.

Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal called it a brutal and shocking incident. He said they had never seen anything like this in the city before, and the lack of medical help at the time led to the man’s death.

Karnataka’s Home Minister G Parameshwara said the matter is being taken very seriously. He said that even if someone says something wrong, people should let the law handle it, and not take matters into their own hands. He also urged the public to stay calm and not jump to conclusions, especially about the victim’s background or community.

The cricket tournament involved over 10 teams and 100 players. Police believe around 25 people were involved in the attack. Since more than five people attacked the man, the case has been registered under Section 103(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deals with mob lynching. Those found guilty could face life imprisonment or even the death penalty.