Karnataka to form anti-communal force amid rising violence in coastal districts

The Karnataka government is planning to establish a special anti-communal force within the state police to address rising instances of criminal and communal violence, especially in the coastal regions. Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara announced that the new unit will function similarly to the existing Anti-Naxal Force and will also focus on tackling moral policing, which has often led to communal tensions.

#WATCH | Bengaluru | On state government to form Anti-Communal Task Force, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says, "We have taken a decision to constitute an Anti-Communal Force, within the police department. When the naxal activity was there, we created an Anti-Naxal Force.… pic.twitter.com/T1txwMYY5J

— ANI (@ANI)

#WATCH | Bengaluru | On state government to form Anti-Communal Task Force, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara says, "We have taken a decision to constitute an Anti-Communal Force, within the police department. When the naxal activity was there, we created an Anti-Naxal Force.… pic.twitter.com/T1txwMYY5J

— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2025

">May 14, 2025

Also Read:Speaker UT Khader clarifies on Suhas Shetty case, urges peace amid rumours

The move comes in the wake of a violent incident involving Suhas Shetty, a former Bajrang Dal member with a criminal background, who was brutally attacked on the outskirts of Mangaluru on May 1, 2025. A group of assailants intercepted Shetty’s car and attacked him with lethal weapons. He later succumbed to his injuries in a private hospital.

Shetty had five criminal cases against him and was known for his association with Hindutva groups, especially the Bajrang Dal, making him a controversial figure frequently in the political spotlight.