Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Dec 22: Chief minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday December 22 announced a compensation of Rs 10 lac each to the families of the two persons who were killed in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Mangaluru three days ago.
The anti-CAA protests in Mangaluru on December 19 had turned violent. Abdul Jaleel of Kandak and Nausheen of Kudroli were killed after police opened fire in response to stone-pelting by protesters.
The chief minister had met the bereaved families during his visit to the city on Saturday December 21. He also announced that a probe will be ordered into the police firing after discussions with the home minister.
CM Yediyurappa has asked Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner to release the compensation to the families immediately.
On Sunday, former CM H D Kumaraswamy also visited both the families and handed over a cheque of Rs 5 lac each.
Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered against the protesters, in which both Nausheen and Jaleel have also been named.