Protest in Mangaluru against CAA (file photo)

MANGALURU: Two weeks after violent protests against CAA left two protesters dead in Mangaluru, various organisations and individuals have contributed over Rs 2 crore to help their families and those who were injured in the clashes.

“Funds started pouring in after Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa rolled back Rs 10 lakh compensation to the families of each victim that he had announced after the violence,” said a police officer who is probing the violence.

Former MLA BA Mohiuddeen Bava is among those who are involved in collecting the funds. However, he refused to divulge details about the money collected so far. “Contributions may stop if we reveal this information. We are trying to help the victims’ families and the injured. They are facing financial difficulties after the recent violence,” he said.

On December 19, anti-CAA protests turned violent and a mob allegedly tried to attack a police station. Nauseen Kudroli, 49, and Jaleel Bengre, 23, were killed when Mangaluru police opened fire to control the protesters. Sources said that over 12 people, who were injured during the protests, are still being treated at various hospitals in the coastal city.

“Over Rs 2 crore has been collected to help the victims. Contributors have decided that Rs 25 lakh each will be given to Kudroli and Bengre’s families. The rest will be given to the injured protesters. We don’t know when the funds will be handed over to them,” a senior police officer told TOI.

Former CMs Siddaramaiah and HD Kumaraswamy have already announced compensation to the victims’ families. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee recently announced Rs 5 lakh each for the two families.

