Case registered against father and son for allegedly attacking a minor couple in Mangaluru and making a video. Sections of caste insult related to SC community were also sent. Mangaluru South Police is investigating the moral policing incident.
Mangaluru Moral Policing: A shocking case has come to light from Mangaluru, Karnataka. Here, a case has been registered against a father and son for fatally attacking a minor boy and girl and making their video in Babu Gudde area. Police are looking at the matter as an alleged moral policing incident. The incident is said to have happened near the railway track, where both the minors were sitting. It is alleged that a person named Steven Monteiro first made a video of her with a mobile phone and then allegedly attacked her. According to the police, his son Avril also helped his father during this period.
Is this a case of ‘Moral Policing’?
According to local sources, the couple was stopped for sitting there and when the conversation escalated, a fight broke out. For this reason, this incident is being called “Mangaluru Moral Policing Case”. There have been many controversies in Karnataka regarding moral policing before, but this time the matter has become more sensitive because it is related to minors.
Are caste based allegations also involved?
Investigation revealed that the boy belonged to the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. It has also been alleged in the complaint that caste based abuses were used. On this basis, a case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections. The case has been registered at Mangaluru South Police Station and the police are investigating further.
Why did making video become important evidence?
The most important thing in this case is that a video of the alleged incident was made. If this video comes into the hands of the police, it can become a major evidence in the whole case. This will make it clear what actually happened there.
What could happen next?
If the allegations are found true in the investigation, then strict legal action can be taken against the accused. Since the case pertains to a minor and SC community, serious sections may be imposed in it. At present the police is investigating all aspects and statements are being recorded. Now everyone’s eyes are on the police investigation and further legal action.