Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate has extended Section 144 till August 8 and has banned male pillion riders on the bikes and scooters aged between 18-60 years.
The restrictions under Section 144 were extended following three murders in the district in a span of 10 days – between July 19 to July 28.
On July 19, an 18-year-old youth, Masood B, was allegedly killed by persons linked to Hindutva groups, following a fight over a trivial issue.
