DYFI activist’s murder: Muslim Youth League activist taken into custody

Kasaragod: A Muslim Youth League activist has been taken into custody in connection with the murder of a DYFI activist in Kanhangad. 

It is suspected that the murder was caused by the friction that developed after the Muslim League candidate lost the LSG polls. DYFI activist Ouf Abdul Rahman was stabbed to death on Wednesday night.

The incident happened near Kalluravi at 10.30 pm. Abdul Rahman and Shuhaib were going towards the old beach on their motor bike when they were stopped and attacked by Irshad and other Muslim Youth League activists. Shuhaib escaped with injuries and managed to identify the attackers. Shuhaib told the media that he saw Irshad and Hassan.

The attacks started in the locality after LDF won ward number 35 of Kanhangad Municipality. Earlier, Muslim Youth League activists had hurled stones at LDF workers including the candidate, while they were celebrating the poll victory. Wednesday’s incident is also a continuation of this attack.

Hosdurg police have filed cases against the Muslim Youth League secretary Irshad and activists Ishab, Hassan. Irshad, who was injured during the attack, is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mangaluru. 

Ouf was stabbed in the chest. His life could not be saved although he was rushed to a private hospital in the area.