Kasargod: Group attacks Ashram, takes away Rs 14 lac, 28 sovereigns of gold
Stephan Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (EP)
Kasagod, Aug 31: A group of miscreants is said to have attacked an Ashram of a sorcerer and destroyed it. The ashram is named Ashurakarmi Mantrika Sannidhi run by Ramachandra.
Two vehicles were damaged in the incident. Ashram worker Vijay (30) was assaulted and injured.
Rs 14 lac and 28 sovereigns of gold were taken away, states the complaint lodged by Ramachandra to the police. A case has been registered against several people. More than fifty people were said to have been part of the attack.
The attack was allegedly carried out in retaliation for a speech relating to community and religion by Ramachandra at Hosangady. Ramachandra was not in the Ashram during the attack.
Kumble police station inspector C B Thomas and Manjeshwar inspector Bijulal arrived at the spot. The place is now guarded by the police.