Man killed in Karnataka for chanting Pakistan Zindabad during cricket match

In a tragic turn of events, a man lost his life after allegedly chanting “Pakistan Zindabad” during a local cricket match in Mangaluru, Karnataka, igniting yet another troubling instance of mob violence in India. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, succumbed to his injuries after being beaten by a group of locals incensed by his slogan.

The incident occurred during a community-level cricket match in the coastal city, where, according to initial police reports, the man reportedly shouted “Pakistan Zindabad,” a phrase often seen as inflammatory in the Indian context. The chant provoked several bystanders, who then attacked the individual in broad daylight. Karnataka’s Home Minister G. Parameshwara addressed the media, confirming that while the victim did not die on the spot, he later passed away at a hospital due to the severity of his injuries.

Mob kills man for chanting Pakistan Zindabad

“Yes, there was a mob lynching incident. I have received preliminary information suggesting that the man shouted a slogan that led to public outrage. We’re still awaiting the full report,” the minister told PTI (Press Trust of India).

Law enforcement acted swiftly, arresting over ten people connected to the assault. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities attempt to reconstruct the exact sequence of events. Senior police officials are also examining whether the victim’s actions were intentional, provocative, or misunderstood in the heated environment of the cricket match.

The tragic killing has once again sparked conversation around growing intolerance, hyper-nationalism, and the misuse of patriotism as a weapon. Authorities have issued calls for calm, urging citizens not to give in to divisive rhetoric or resort to violence.

Local leaders and human rights groups have condemned the violence, demanding accountability and a thorough probe into what led to the fatal escalation.