Four-member group allegedly threatens shop owner, fires shot into air in Kasaragod
A four-member gang threatened a shop owner and fired a gun into the air in Kasaragod, India, causing local panic. Police suspect the incident is linked to a prior family-related dispute and are currently tracking the suspects.
Why it matters
The use of firearms in a public dispute raises concerns about local law and order and criminal activity.
Panic gripped Bhattiyapadav in Miyapadavu, within the Manjeswaram police station limits, on Monday afternoon (August 17) after a four-member gang allegedly threatened a shop owner and fired a gun into the air.
The incident occurred around 2 p.m. near Bhattiyapadav, where the gang allegedly confronted general store owner Shuhaib Moin Sheikh, threatened him and fired into the air before fleeing the scene.
According to the police, Miyapadavu natives Rahim and Khader Madankall, along with two others, arrived at the spot in a car and allegedly carried out the attack. The police said the two named suspects were involved in several criminal cases.
A preliminary investigation found that Shuhaib had a dispute with a person from Machampady a few days ago over a family-related issue. The police suspect that Monday’s incident was a continuation of that dispute and that the gang had arrived to intimidate him.
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