Bringing out reality, Manguluru Police releases CCTV footage of masked men, stone pelting during CAA protest
Mangaluru, December 24: With the protest going violent and the everyone blaming police force for their fierce action on people, the Manguluru City Police has shared a CCTV footage of the protest against CAA that shows visuals of masked men destroying the CCTVs, blocking roads and police van and pelting stones in various parts of the city. The protest had turned violent in the city on December 19, leading to death of two people. The video compels you to think, is it ethically right to question the action taken by police? Don’t the police have their own human rights?
On Monday, police uploaded several videos and photos on their Facebook page. Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Dr P S Harsha has also asked the public to share photos, video footage and CCTV recordings related to the incident with the police.
In the Facebook post, the Mangaluru city police said, “Mangaluru city police thanks citizens of Mangaluru for the overwhelming support for sharing high-quality images of rioters who formed an unlawful assembly and were responsible for widespread violence.” “Whoever has any information can send the same on mangalurunorthmgc@gmail.com or Whatsapp on 9480802327. Identities of the source would be kept strictly confidential and vital information will be suitably rewarded. We appeal to more people to come forward and share images, videos or any other evidence. We will be highly appreciative for your concern to keep Mangaluru city peaceful by sharing info on accused,” the Facebook post said.
The two victims, identified as Abdul Jaleel (49) and Naushin Kudroli (23), were killed in alleged police firing on December 19. Both of them are among 29 people against whom an FIR has been registered by Mangalore North police based on a complaint filed by the city’s Deputy Police Commissioner (law and order) Arunangshu Giri.
Incidentally, Karnataka CM Yediyurappa had earlier announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the two deceased and also asked Mangaluru authorities to consider building homes for the two families. The government has however announced a CID and a magisterial probe into the violence.
According to the FIR filed in the Mangalore North police station over the violence that occurred on December 19, a group of 1,500-2,000 people violated prohibitory orders and gathered near the police station, threw stones and did not disperse despite instructions. Police resorted to firing after the crowd did not disperse even after shots were fired in the air, resulting in the death of two people and injuries to five, says the FIR.