Police station was vandalised and several vehicles were set on fire by a violent Islamist mob over an alleged custodial death in Davangere, Karnataka.

Adil (30) was detained on May 24 for his alleged involvement in gambling activities in the district, police said adding his health condition deteriorated and he died last night.

As the news of the man's death spread, his relatives along with a large group of people went on a rampage, damaging police vehicles and hurling stones at the police station, alleging that Adil died in custody.