<p>The Bantwal police arrested a man who had illegally entered a mosque with a knife, at Mithabail in B Mooda village of Bantwal taluk.</p>.<p>According to Dakshina Kannada SP Rishikesh Sonawane, the suspect was identified as Babu Poojary (60). He is alleged to have entered the premises of Muhiyuddin Kendra Jumma Masjid late Tuesday and enquired about the maulvi of the masjid.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/right-wing-groups-harp-on-harsha-murder-washes-hands-off-dalit-s-killing-1085784.html" target="_blank">Right-wing groups harp on Harsha murder, washes hands off Dalit’s killing</a></strong></p>.<p>When Abdul Salam (48), the complainant, sought to know why he was searching for the moulvi, the latter reportedly told him that he had come to murder him. A knife was found in the two-wheeler that the suspect was riding. The police rushed to the spot and arrested him.</p>.<p>The complainant has sought increased security for the mosque premises.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>The Bantwal police arrested a man who had illegally entered a mosque with a knife, at Mithabail in B Mooda village of Bantwal taluk.</p>.<p>According to Dakshina Kannada SP Rishikesh Sonawane, the suspect was identified as Babu Poojary (60). He is alleged to have entered the premises of Muhiyuddin Kendra Jumma Masjid late Tuesday and enquired about the maulvi of the masjid.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read — <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/right-wing-groups-harp-on-harsha-murder-washes-hands-off-dalit-s-killing-1085784.html" target="_blank">Right-wing groups harp on Harsha murder, washes hands off Dalit’s killing</a></strong></p>.<p>When Abdul Salam (48), the complainant, sought to know why he was searching for the moulvi, the latter reportedly told him that he had come to murder him. A knife was found in the two-wheeler that the suspect was riding. The police rushed to the spot and arrested him.</p>.<p>The complainant has sought increased security for the mosque premises.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
