Police identify 2 individuals for posting provocative, content on social media with regard to Suhas Shetty's murder

Mangaluru: The city police have identified two individuals, in two different cases registered following social media posts in connection with the Suhas Shetty murder that occurred in the Bajpe Police Station limits.

Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal said following the murder of Shetty, provocative and inflammatory content was posted on two Instagram profiles — VHP Bhajarang Dal Ashoknagar and Shankhanada.

These posts featured Suhas Shetty's photos with the intent to instigate hatred and animosity among different religious and social groups, encouraging unlawful activities.

A case was registered at Urwa Police Station. The suspect identified as Manish Kumar from Ashoknagar, Mangaluru, has been traced and is being interrogated.

In a separate case registered at Kavoor station, a misleading narrative was being circulated which suggested that the murder took place near Kudupu temple. It claimed to be orchestrated under the leadership of a legislator’s associate, and that rowdy-sheeter Suhas Shetty was killed to cover it up.

A false claim was spread on a WhatsApp group implying that the murder was politically motivated to benefit the BJP by diverting public attention from a mob lynching. 

Hasan Bava from Kinnipadavu, Mangaluru, has been identified and is under interrogation. The investigation is in underway.