Bajrang Dal activists assault two girls for meeting Muslim friends in Mangaluru

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MANGALURU: The Karnataka Police on Wednesday arrested two activists of a right-wing Hindu outfit for reportedly assaulting two teenage girls after they interacted with Muslim youths here.

The incident took place on Tuesday, police said. 

"We have arrested two men who were assaulting two young students at Pilikula (northeastern part of Mangaluru). The men claim to be members of Hindu organisation Bajrang Dal," Mangaluru Police Commissioner T.R. Suresh said.

A complaint was registered against the accused under Sections 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), 342 (punishment for wrongful confinement) and 355 (assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour a person).

"The youngsters studying at a Pre-University (PU) college in Talipady (about 23km south of Mangaluru) are said to have been attacked for meeting their male friends, who are Muslims," the police official said. 

An inquiry has been launched into the incident.

Meanwhile, a video showing four men, with one of them assaulting the students, was shared on social media on Tuesday. 

The video also shows a policeman trying to stop the men.