In a dramatic development on Thursday, multiple Muslim leaders from the Congress party’s minority cell in Dakshina Kannada collectively resigned, citing the Siddaramaiah-led government’s indifference toward rising violence targeting the community.
The protest came in the wake of recent revenge killings that have gripped the coastal belt, especially the brutal murder of Abdul Rahman, mosque secretary from Kolathamajalu. Emotions ran high during an emergency meeting held at Bolar, Mangaluru, where party members took to the stage demanding swift justice and protection for minorities.
Key leaders in attendance included KPCC general secretary M S Mohammed and district Congress minority cell chief Shahul Hameed. The situation turned chaotic as dissent spread, with Suhail Kandak—Youth Congress state secretary—resigning first, triggering a wave of resignations that delivered a strong rebuke to the party leadership and government.
In response to mounting pressure and public outrage, the Karnataka government swiftly announced the formation of a dedicated Communal Violence Control Force (CVCF) to tackle escalating tensions in Mangaluru and surrounding regions.
To further assert its commitment to restoring order, the administration transferred Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal and Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Yateesh N. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, addressing the issue from Bengaluru, stated firmly: “Law will prevail. No individual, however powerful, will be spared if found guilty.”
The developments reflect growing discontent and an urgent call for accountability and communal harmony.
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