Puttur, Dec 24: At least three persons have been detained by Puttur Town Police in connection with the case of moral policing, where in a group of miscreants allegedly assaulted and stripped a youth for having friendly relationship with girl belonging to another community.
Jayarama Poojary, a resident of Salettur and quarry worker at Gadiyar in Kedila, was hospitalized in a critical condition after Monday's brutal assault.
The attackers have been identified as Umar, Faizal, Riyaz Wajid, Habeeb and others.
It is learnt that the accused assaulted Jayarama Poojary for his friendly relationship with a Muslim girl. According to the assailants pushed him to ground and kicked and also stripped him.
The assailants managed to flee the scene before the arrival of police. They also allegedly robbed cash and other valuables from his pocket.
A case of attempt to murder and robbery was registered at jurisdictional Puttur town police station. Investigations are on.
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