Covid 19: Muslims banned from entering village in Karnataka

A village member was hired to make an announcement banning the entry of Muslims

Video Source: The Quint

Muslims were banned from entering the Ankanahalli village in the Ramanagaram district for fear of spreading the coronavirus.

Event Date: April 9, 2020

Event Location: Ankanahalli Village, Ramanagaram District, Karnataka

Victim: Muslims residing in Ankanahalli Village

Suspect: Mahesh, Member of Kailancha Grama Panchayat
               Ramaiah
               Ramesh

Officials Accountable:  Dr. Anoop A. Shetty, Superintendent of Ramanagaram Police

Arrests: Y

First Incident Report: Filed

Case Update: Ramaiah and Ramesh have both been arrested while Mahesh has not been held accountable.

Sources:
             1.  April 10, 2020, The Hindu

             2.  April 9, 2020, The News Minute

             3.  April 9, 2020, Owly News

             4.  April 10, 2020, News R

             5.  April 10, 2020, News Now India

             6.  April 9, 2020, The Quint