India News | 11 Accused Granted Bail in Mangaluru Salon Attack Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Second Additional District and Sessions Court in Mangaluru has granted conditional bail to 11 individuals accused of attacking a unisex salon in Bejai on January 23, an incident allegedly led by members of the Rama Sene.
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Feb 6 (PTI) The Second Additional District and Sessions Court in Mangaluru has granted conditional bail to 11 individuals accused of attacking a unisex salon in Bejai on January 23, an incident allegedly led by members of the Rama Sene.
The attack was reportedly carried out under the leadership of Right-wing activist Prasad Attavar, with the mob accusing the salon of being involved in immoral activities.
The attackers vandalised the property, prompting the salon owner to lodge a police complaint. An FIR was registered, charging the accused with multiple offences, including attempt to murder and dacoity.
A total of 14 individuals, including Attavar, were arrested and presented before the Sixth Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court on January 24, which remanded them to judicial custody.
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Subsequently, bail applications were moved to the Second Additional District and Sessions Court.
During the bail hearing on February 1, the defence counsel argued for the release of the accused, following which the court reserved its order.
On February 5, the court granted conditional bail to 11 of the accused, including Attavar.
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