Suhas Shetty, a 42-year-old former Bajrang Dal member and key Hindutva figure in coastal Karnataka, was murdered on the night of May 1 near Kinnipadavu Cross in Mangaluru. He was fatally attacked by a group of assailants armed with swords. The incident, captured on CCTV, has triggered significant unrest in the communally sensitive Dakshina Kannada region.<br /><br />Shetty, who was the main accused in the 2022 murder of Mohammed Fazil, had five criminal cases against him and was considered a rowdy-sheeter. His killing has sparked protests, with the VHP calling for a bandh. Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders and tightened security to prevent escalation.<br /><br />Police have launched an investigation, considering multiple angles, including the possibility of communal or political motives.<br /><br />#SuhasShetty #Mangaluru #DakshinaKannada #Hindutva #VHP #Protests #CCTV #CrimeNews #PoliticalUnrest #CommunitySafety
