Karnataka: Thousands at Funeral of Fazil, Youth Killed in Surathkal, Amid Curfew

Meanwhile, the police imposed Section 144 and a night curfew in the area on Friday. They also asked Muslim leaders to pray at home amid heightened tensions in the area.

“All wine shops under the commissionerate limits will be closed till 29 July. We have requested all Muslim leaders to perform their prayers at their homes, in the larger interest of the law and order of every locality. Due justice will be done quickly and fairly,” Mangaluru Commissioner of Police (CP) N Shashi Kumar said, as per ANI.

“Section 144 has been imposed in Surathkal, Mulki, Panambur, and Bajpe. This decision was taken after a brutal murder in Surathkal this evening. A case has been registered at Surathkal police station,” he added.

Further, security was beefed up in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Educational institutions in Suratkal, Bajpe, Mulki, and Panambur police station limits will also remain closed on Friday, the police said, as per PTI.

Shops in the area were also closed amid the heightened tensions.

The police also said that they were investigating whether the murder was linked to similar incidents that took place recently.