Udupi: One of the petitioners in the Hijab case in the Karnataka High Court, Hazra Shifa, has alleged that a mob attacked her brother and “our property was ruined”, following which three people have been detained.
Reports said the window glasses of the family-run restaurant in nearby Malpe was broken in the incident on Monday night.
A case has been registered at Malpe police station, and the police are conducting an investigation
“Three persons have been taken into custody in connection with the assault and targeting of the restaurant”, police sources said.
The arrested have been identified as Deepak Kumar, Manoj and Sanilraj.
“My brother was brutally attacked by a mob. Just because I continue to stand for My #Hijab which is MY RIGHT. Our property was ruined as well. Why?? Can’t I demand my right? Who will be their next victim? I demand action to be taken against the Sangh Parivar goons,” Shifa tweeted.
According to Shifa, her 20-year-old brother — Saif — is admitted to Hitech Hospital, Udupi.