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Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Police have arrested two individuals from Kinnigoli for allegedly sharing a voice message in the Beary language on social media that could have led to communal unrest.
According to Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH, the suspects circulated a WhatsApp voice message containing false and alarming information that a “gang” was operating in Bhattakodi and warning people from Bajpe, Surathkal, and Kinnigoli to be cautious. The message falsely claimed that around 15 people had gathered and partied at a bar in Bhattakodi a month ago and urged listeners “not to be careless,” creating unnecessary panic among the public.
The arrested persons have been identified as Mohammad Anwar (44) and Tahir Nakhash (42), both hailing from Thalipady village.
A case has been registered at Mulki Police Station under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and an investigation is underway.
The Commissioner has urged the public not to share or spread such false and panic-inducing messages on social media .