DySP suicide case: Supreme Court issues notice to VHP leader Praveen Khandya

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July 25, 2017

Chikkamagaluru, Jul 25: The Supreme Court has issued notice to Praveen Khandya, a local leader of Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal leader, on a plea by the Karnataka government against the Karnataka High Court’s order granting him anticipatory bail in an abduction case which had resulted in the death of a policeman in 2016.khandya

Khandya was said to be the mastermind of the incident relating to the abduction of Tejas Gowda, a businessman. The case had snowballed into a major controversy after deputy superintendent of police Kallappa Handibag committed suicide in Chikkamagaluru. He was accused of being a part of the whole conspiracy and was paid Rs 10 lakh.

On a petition filed by the Karnataka government, represented by advocate V N Raghupathy, a bench of Justices Abhay Manohar Sapre and Prafulla C Pant issued notice to Khandya, seeking his reply in the matter.

The state government challenged the high court's order of December 16, last year, contending Khandya was a habitual offender and faced many criminal trials.

The high court had allowed him anticipatory bail after he contended that he was a social activist fighting for cow protection and anti-conversion campaign and the case was foisted upon him after he unearthed the “illegality” committed by the Chikkamagaluru rural police in the 2016 case.

The police had named 14 people in the charge sheet and Khandya was named accused number four.

In January this year, Khandya was arrested by the police after it slapped provisions of the Goonda Act against him for his alleged involvement in about 33 criminal cases. However, he was again released on bail.

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Tuesday, 25 Jul 2017

Inna lillahi wainna ilaihi rajiwoon realy sad n shocking news Allah grant him Magfirat and

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April 15,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 15: Karnataka government will explore Ayurveda for fighting the deadly COVID-19, Ayurveda practitioner Dr Giridhar Kaje said here on Wednesday.

After meeting the Chief Minister, Dr Kaje informed media that on a trial basis, ten Coronavirus patients will be administered Ayurvedic treatment in a designated hospital.

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has consulted senior doctors on the issue, he said.

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April 19,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 19: A recent government order prohibiting congregations, Ramadan prayers is discriminatory and needs to be withdrawn, JD(S) MLC B M Farookh has demanded.

In a letter to the chief secretary, Farookh pointed out that the order contained certain conditions such as restriction of the use of public address system and delivering Azan in low decibels, which had nothing to do with the prevention of Covid-19 disease.

“These days, Azan includes a call for the community to pray at home and does not offer namaz at mosque. The order also prohibits preparation and distribution of porridge, which has always been taken up in the interest of the poor. The High Court has noted that the relief distribution by NGOs or individuals should not be prevented and the state machinery has to coordinate the same by ensuring social distancing. The ban on distribution of porridge by mosques amounts to discrimination. The order needs to be withdrawn or revisited,” he wrote in his letter.

Further, observing that a religious fair was conducted in Kalaburagi recently, in violation of the government’s social distancing norms, Farookh sought the government to ensure that social distancing norms are enforced with regard to festivals of all communities without discrimination.

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July 31,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 31: Muslims across coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada today observed Eid al Adha following the safety guidelines issued by the government amidst covid-19 pandemic. 

While coastal Karnataka is celebrating the festival of sacrifice today, it will be observed in other parts of Karnataka and country tomorrow. 

Congregational Eid prayers were held in many mosques while ensuring physical distancing norms. Only 50 devotees were allowed in mosques. Children below 10 years of age and elders above 60 years of age weren’t allowed. 

Eidgahs in the region wore a deserted look as the government has temporarily prohibited prayers in the open grounds. The Eidgah at Lighthouse Hill in Mangaluru, which usually witnessed huge crowd during Eid celebrations, was also closed this time. 

As expected, the celebration this time was a low key thanks to the restrictions placed in tune with the threat of coronavirus infection.

Prayers were held in Kudroli’s Nadupalli and Bundar’s Zeenat Bakhsh Central mosque. All those who entered mosque were wearing masks. 

In Udupi city, Eid prayers were held at Jamia Masjid and other mosques with limited number of devotees. In Bhatkal took some of the mosques hosted Eid prayers with all precautionary measures.

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