Mangaluru: MLA J R Lobo condemned the attack on the residents of Thota Bengre who were returning after attending the fishermen’s conference.

Lobo said, “A gang of strangers attacked youngsters at Thota Bengre who were returning from the fishermen’s convention. Four were injured in the attack. People were on their way to their houses in five buses. While four buses moved safely without any trouble, the fifth bus was attacked by a group of people shouting slogans. They pelted stones and injuring the youths,"

“Leaders like Asif, Aslam, Sulaiman, Mohan, Shekar of Kasaba Bengre and Thota Bengre brought the situation under control. I would like to thank them for their timely action,” said Lobo.

There was altercation between two groups which was resolved after talks. Some miscreants even damaged mosques, houses and vehicles parked at Thota Bengre. People in Kasaba Bengre and Thota Bengre have been living peacefully. But this incident has created tension in the area.

Corporator AC Vinayraj, T K Sudhir and others were present.