Palakkad: DGP Anil Kant has directed the district police chiefs to be vigilant to prevent further violence in the wake of the killing of SDPI activist Zubair in Elappully.
The SDPI had alleged that the RSS was behind the murder.
Zubair’s father, Abu Bakar, had said that two people had attacked him. But he said he could not figure out how many people were in the mob. It is learned that Zubair was attacked by four persons who were wearing masks and the police have received a witness statement.
Opposition leader VD Satheesan, meanwhile, lashed out at the state government and the chief minister over the killings. Murders are constantly taking place in the name of communalism. The Chief Minister, who is also in charge of the Home Department, forgot to rule. The Chief Minister is carrying out communal appeasement in the name of social engineering.
The government is unable to take strong action against communal forces and aggressors. No one has any control. The government is keeping a close eye on the efforts of various communal organizations to create communal polarization. Satheesan also said that the Chief Minister should still have control over the Home Department.
Zubair was attacked around 1.30 pm today. Zubair was attacked in front of his father Abu Bakar when he returned after the Friday prayers. The initial conclusion is that Zubair suffered cuts to his arms, legs, and head. Zubair was rushed to the district hospital but could not be saved.
