Jaleel murder case: Police detain five for questioning

Mangaluru: The city police have detained 4-5 persons including two women for questioning in connection with the Krishnapura murder case, informed sources.

A 45-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death at Katipalla in Surathkal police station limits here on Saturday night, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Jaleel, owner of a fancy shop.

As per sources, the police are questioning five people to get more information about the murder.

Meanwhile, Jaleel was laid to rest at Panjimogaru’s Kulur Muhiyuddin Jumma Masjid.

Following the funeral, the Muslim community leaders met Mangaluru city Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar and requested him to hand over the case to the National Investigation Agency.

Jaleel was at his shop when two persons allegedly attacked him. He was immediately rushed to a hospital nearby, where he succumbed to injuries.

Shashi Kumar on Sunday clamped prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Cr.P.C in Surathkal and adjoining areas.

According to police, the movement of people in group of five and more from 6 AM on Sunday to 6 AM on December 27 has been banned in the jurisdiction of Surathkal, Panambur, Bajpe and Kavoor police station limits. However, this will not apply to Christmas celebrations, religious programmes and emergency services, they said.