Six arrested in Karnataka for assaulting youth after tying him to pole

Mangaluru: The Bantwal rural police have arrested six persons for allegedly assaulting a 21-year-old youth by tying him to a pole at Kanchinadkapadavu in Sajipanadu village in Ullal taluk of Dakshina Kannada.

According to the police, the victim is Mohammed Mustafa, son of Abdul Razak. In a complaint, he had said that a distant relative had asked Mustafa to visit her house at Kanchinadkapadavu on November 7 night. Upon his arrival, the suspects expressed suspicion about Mohammad Mustafa, gathered a group, tied him to a pole with a rope, and assaulted him.

Following a complaint filed by Mohammad Mustafa on November 8, a case was registered at Bantwal Rural Police Station under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 189(2), 190, 191(2), 191(3), 351(2), 352 of the BNS Act.

Subsequently, due to increased pain from the injuries, Mohammad Mustafa was admitted to a private hospital for further treatment on Sunday.

When the police visited the hospital following an intimation from hospital authorities, Mohammad Mustafa stated that the suspects had attempted to murder him by tying him to a pole and assaulting him with the intent to kill.

As a result, Sections 109, 117(4) of the BNS Act were additionally included in the case, and a report was submitted to the court, said the police.