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Karnataka Police Book Hindu Activists After Car Interception Incident
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 03:03 AM
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Police in Bhatkal, Karnataka have registered a case against Hindu activists who intervened in an incident involving a Hindu woman and a Muslim man. The action has sparked protests from Hindu groups and BJP leaders who allege unfair targeting.
In Bhatkal, Karnataka, police have filed a case against Hindu organisation activists following an incident where they intercepted a car carrying a Hindu woman and a Muslim man, identified as Shahid Khan. The activists reportedly became suspicious of the vehicle's movement towards an isolated area and alerted the authorities.
The situation escalated after the woman lodged a complaint against Shahid Khan, accusing him of forcibly taking her. Based on her statement, police arrested Khan and he was remanded to judicial custody. However, the registration of a case against the activists who stopped the car has drawn criticism from Hindu groups and BJP leaders.
Protesters gathered at the Bhatkal Town Police Station, demanding the withdrawal of the FIR against the activists. They argue that the activists acted responsibly by informing the police and did not assault anyone or damage property. Leaders of these organisations claim police were initially hesitant to act against Khan, proceeding only after public pressure.
Police officials have defended their actions, stating that Bhatkal is a sensitive area and that all incidents with the potential to cause communal tension are handled strictly. They assert that the FIR was registered based on specific allegations and the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances and relationships involved. They have appealed for peace while the inquiry continues.
The situation escalated after the woman lodged a complaint against Shahid Khan, accusing him of forcibly taking her. Based on her statement, police arrested Khan and he was remanded to judicial custody. However, the registration of a case against the activists who stopped the car has drawn criticism from Hindu groups and BJP leaders.
Protesters gathered at the Bhatkal Town Police Station, demanding the withdrawal of the FIR against the activists. They argue that the activists acted responsibly by informing the police and did not assault anyone or damage property. Leaders of these organisations claim police were initially hesitant to act against Khan, proceeding only after public pressure.
Police officials have defended their actions, stating that Bhatkal is a sensitive area and that all incidents with the potential to cause communal tension are handled strictly. They assert that the FIR was registered based on specific allegations and the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances and relationships involved. They have appealed for peace while the inquiry continues.