Autopsy report exposes brutal lynching of Muslim man in Kudupu
Mangaluru: A post-mortem report has confirmed that Ashraf, a mentally challenged Muslim man from Kerala, was lynched by members of a Hindu right-wing group in April, sustained 35 external injuries.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Ashraf was assaulted during a cricket tournament in Kudupu near Mangaluru after being accused of shouting “Pakistan Zindabad.” Initially, police registered the case as an “unnatural death,” claiming he fell while intoxicated.
However, the autopsy results, completed on July 15, revealed that his death was due to the combined impact of multiple injuries. The report stated: “All injuries are fresh, antemortem, and caused by blunt force impact.”
Forensic expert Dr K. S. Rashmi confirmed that the nature of the injuries was consistent with blows from the objects examined. Ashraf’s body bore bruises on his back, swelling around the eyes, cuts on his face, and tramline marks on his thighs and buttocks. Severe internal bleeding and shock from deep injuries to his head, limbs, and genitals were also documented.
Reports say that the mob, led by Ravindra Nayak, husband of BJP corporator Sangeetha Nayak, used cricket bats and wooden sticks to beat Ashraf until he collapsed.
Rights groups have rejected claims that Ashraf shouted any slogan.
