Tensions have escalated in Karnataka’s coastal region after miscreants vandalized a sacred cross at Kuduremala in Shirva, Udupi district. The incident has sparked outrage among the local community and calls for swift action.
AP Monteiro, a youth lawyer and general secretary of the Mangalore Catholic Sabha (R), has strongly condemned the act, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible. He stressed the importance of taking swift action to restore peace and prevent further unrest.
Monteiro warned that if the authorities fail to address the issue promptly, it could lead to large-scale protests against the district administration. The act of vandalism has intensified the already tense atmosphere in the region, prompting calls for justice from local religious leaders and community members.
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