Youth assaulted for saying India is a ‘Hindu Rashtra’

According to the police, Manjunath was assaulted for claiming that India was a “Hindu Rashtra”. The incident occurred allegedly when he confronted a group of students for creating a ruckus at the mall.

Three people were apprehended in Mangaluru for beating up a youth for saying that India was a ‘Hindu Rashtra’ at a mall in the coastal city on Wednesday. A video of the incident was shared across social media platforms.

Police apprehended three people in Mangaluru for beating up a youth who said that India was a Hindu Rashtra. (HT File Photo)

According to the police, Manjunath was assaulted for claiming that India was a “Hindu Rashtra”. The incident occurred allegedly when he confronted a group of students for creating a ruckus at the mall.

In a video, which captured the incident, Manjunath is beaten up by the group of students when he says they must not behave inappropriately because “India is a Hindu Rashtra”.

Confirming the incident, PS Harsha, Mangaluru Police Commissioner, said three people have been apprehended of whom one was a juvenile. “A video of an incident of an altercation was found to be made viral on some social media platforms. Police has taken cognizance, a case is registered and investigation is in progress. Appeal everyone not to misinterpret facts or sensationalize the matter,” he had tweeted.