Mangalore : Various organizations including Komu Sauharda Vedike and PUCL organised a protest in front of DC office in Mangalore on February 7, Thursday to condemn the assault on Harish Putran, an office staff of Karavali Ale.

Speaking on the occasion, BV Seetaram, Chief of Karavali Ale , while strongly condemning the incident, blamed the Hindu Jagarana Vedike for the attack and demanded stringent action against the assaulters. He said the  accused must be arrested under non-bailable charges. He said even the Press Council of India chairman has been informed about the attack. He said the PCI Chairman has assured to look into the case.

Suresh Bakrabail, President of Komu Sauharda Vedike, PB D’Sa, PUCL Leader, Ali Hasan of Mangalore Central Committee were among others present on the occasion.