Court acquits 19 in Mangaluru assault case

A court in Mangaluru has acquitted 19 individuals accused of assaulting and stripping a man in August 2015. The decision was based on inconsistencies in evidence and witness statements. The case involved Shakir Ali, who was attacked after meeting a female colleague. The court reviewed 78 documents and 33 witnesses, finding significant discrepancies in the victim's account. Key evidence, including photos and video, was not properly authenticated. The victim also struggled to identify the attackers and did not provide accurate details about the incident.