Mangalore, Mar 23: The miscreants tried to assault the bodyguard of N B Abubakker, former president of the state Minority Development Board, while the bodyguard fired shots in the air on self defence, at nearby Angaragundy masjid, near Baikampady, here on Friday March 22.
Abubakker has gone to offer prayers at the masjid here on Friday afternoon. Whilst the bodyguard – Ranjit was waiting outside, a certain Ismail who arrived in a motorcycle dashed Rajit’s leg. When Ranjit questioned Ismail, why he did hit his leg, Ismail along with several friends tried to assault Ranjit who shot a round in the air in self defence. During this time, Abubakker was praying in the masjid.
Panamboor police arrested Mohammed Sheriff, Abubakker, Siddiq, Ibrahim and Siraj who were accused in this case.