Mangaluru: A 14-year-old minor girl was found dead at Kaniyoor in Kanyana of Vittal. She allegedly resorted to suicide.

Sahul Hameed, a Muslim youth was coercing her to fall in love with her and the girl allegedly resorted to suicide. The girl’s family has alleged that Sahul Hameed used black magic to threaten her. He made her wear a burqa and took her home with the help of his family, the girl’s family has alleged.

VHP Divisional Secretary Sharan Pumpwell visited the girl’s house and consoled the family. He said, “this is a planned love jihad. He demanded the immediate arrest of Sahul Hameed and his family members, who were responsible for the death. VHP demanded registering of murder case against the culprits and a high-level probe.

Earlier, Vittal Police has registered abetment to suicide and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

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