Mangaluru (Karnataka), Oct 14 The ABVP will stage a protest in Mangaluru on Thursday, demanding action against a police officer accused of assaulting its activist Niket during a protest at St Agnes College.
Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, ABVP Karnataka South state joint secretary Suvith Shetty said the organisation would gather in large numbers at Town Hall to demand justice for Niket and the immediate suspension of the police officer concerned.
Shetty alleged that the police assaulted Niket for raising the slogan “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” during the protest at St Agnes College.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad questioned the police department’s practice of requiring protesters to furnish bail bonds and submit undertakings, raising concerns over the conditions imposed on those participating in protests.
“We will fight for justice and continue our efforts until justice is delivered to Niket,” said Shashaank Shetty, ABVP Mangaluru district convenor.
ABVP office-bearers said the proposed protest aimed to ensure accountability for the alleged assault and secure action against the officer concerned.
(PTI News)
