Mangaluru (Karnataka), Oct 4 (PTI) Police said on Saturday that they have invoked the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA) in connection with the murder of 32‑year‑old Abdul Rahiman, who was attacked on May 27 in the Erakodi area of Kuryal village, under the jurisdiction of Bantwal rural police station.

Rahiman and another man, Kalander Shafi, were allegedly assaulted in a brutal attack. Shafi sustained grievous injuries, while Rahiman succumbed to his wounds, police said.

Following the incident, 13 accused have been arrested and produced before the court, which remanded them to judicial custody.

One accused, Bharath Raj alias Bharath Kumdelu (29) of Pudu village, remains absconding, with police actively pursuing his arrest.

The case was registered on May 27 under sections

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