Mangaluru: A press meet was held at SDPI office in Ullal on Monday May 2. Speaking on the occasion, Athaullah Jokatte, vice president of SDPI demanded Rs 25 lac a compensation for Raju Kotian and Safwan who were recently murdered by miscreants at Ullal.

"The government must compensate the families of Raju Kotian and Safwan who were recently murdered by miscreants at Ullal, with Rs 25 lac each. It should also reimburse the cost of treatment of the victims who have been attacked in the various incidents at the same place and who are undergoing treatments in hospitals. Incidents like murders and murder attempts at Ullal have made people tense. Ullal has become a base for ganja addicts and communal miscreants," he added.

"Neither health neither minister U T Khader nor district in-charge minister paid any tribute to the mortal remains of the victims. The police commissioner has said that the victims are innocent. Fearing a particular force, the ministers and district administration did not visit the families. SDPI strongly condemns this. If the government and district administration fail to solve this issue, then SDPI will hold a protest in front of DC office and minister’s residence.” Athaullah concluded.