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Anti CAA protests turn violent; two killed in police firing

01:24 AM Apr 05, 2020 | Team Udayavani |

Mangaluru: Two persons were killed in police firing in Mangaluru, after the protests against CAA and NRC took a violent turn in the city on Thursday, December 19.

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The deceased are identified as Jaleel (49), a resident of Kudroli and Nausheen (23), a resident of Bengre.

As per sources, the police opened fire on protestors near Bunder area of Mangaluru. Though both the victims were rushed to a private hospital in the city, they were declared brought dead.

The city saw violent protests, with an incident of stone-pelting reported at a bus depot. About 14 policemen were also injured.

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