Mohan Kuthar

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Aug 17: In the wake of a road accident involving two vehicles, a public altercation between three youths from different communities led Ullal police to register a suo moto case fearing the incident could spark communal tensions.

The scuffle took place in a public area following the accident, and police say the involvement of individuals from different religious communities posed a risk of social unrest.

A case has now been filed under Sections 196(1)(b) and 194(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Syyed Tahaa, Manvith, and Jeevan.

Police stated that a separate case had already been registered earlier based on a complaint filed by one of the parties involved. However, considering the sensitive communal undertones of the clash and the fact that it occurred in a public space,

Ullal police initiated an additional suo moto FIR.

“The altercation in a public place involving members of different communities had the potential to escalate into a communal issue, which prompted us to take proactive legal action,” said an official source.

Further investigation is underway.