Bantwal: In connection with the Abdul Rahman murder case that occurred on May 27, 2025, within the Bantwal Rural Police Station limits, the police have registered a case against 14 individuals, including 13 who have been arrested, under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act, 2000 (KCOCA). The investigation is ongoing. The police department stated that this significant step was taken due to the accused’s illegal activities, which have caused unrest and communal conflict in society.
Background of the Case:
Abdul Rahman was murdered on May 27, 2025, within the jurisdiction of Bantwal Rural Police Station.
During the investigation, the police arrested 13 accused involved in this case and presented them in court. They are currently in judicial custody.
Key Accused Missing:
A key accused in the case, Bharat Raj, alias Bharat Kumdelu, remains at large. The police have intensified their search for him.
Under the KCOCA Act:
The accused in the Abdul Rahman murder case are not limited to this incident alone. Investigations have confirmed their involvement in ongoing illegal activities that disrupt societal peace, including murder, attempted murder, and provocative speeches, spanning several years.
A case has now been registered against these organized criminals, who were deliberately instigating communal conflict and unrest, under the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act, 2000 (KCOCA). This act includes stringent measures to curb organized crime. The police have stated that further investigation will proceed under the KCOCA framework.
