Father and Son Booked for Assault and Filming of Minor Couple in Mangaluru

In Mangaluru, Karnataka, Steven Monteiro and his son Avil were booked for filming and assaulting a minor Dalit boy and a girl near a railway track, allegedly over moral policing concerns. The boy's father filed a complaint citing caste-based abuse and threats. Police registered a case including provisions related to caste discrimination. The accused reportedly recorded the incident and shared footage on social media, leading to their detention and ongoing investigation.