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Inquiry urged into 'unauthorised' circumcision camp

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April 19, 2012
Karwar, April 19: As many as 93 Muslim boys underwent 'khatna' (circumcision or surgical removal of the foreskin of the male organ) in an alleged unauthorised camp arranged by a quack and some religious heads in Dandeli on April 14.

The incident came to light on Wednesday when the Haliyal unit of Indian Medical Association (IMA) demanded an inquiry into it. The Uttara Kannada district administration has ordered an inquiry.

J.A. Attar, president of the Haliyal unit of Indian Medical Association (IMA), has urged the district administration to arrest the quack who conducted the camp allegedly using a single scissor and a knife without sterilising them.

In a press release here, Dr. Attar said that the 93 boys could now be susceptible to health hazards and demanded immediate medical attention to them. He said that the quack, who hailed from Hubli, had collected more than Rs. 1 lakh for the camp.

Soon after the incident, the IMA contacted Inkanglo Jameer, Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada, and informed her of the camp. The Deputy Commissioner then alerted the police and the Health Department officials in Dandeli and sent them to the spot. By the time, the officials reached there, 93 children had undergone circumcision.

The police and the health officials stopped the quack from carrying out further operations, IMA sources said.

When contacted, Ms. Jameer said that it was true that she got the information about the camp on April 14. After getting information she asked the police and health officials in Dandeli to check what had happened. The officials found that the camp was organised without the permission of the police, the local authorities and Health Department, she said.

When the officials found out that the surgery was being was conducted by an unqualified person and in unhygienic conditions, they asked the organisers of the camp to stop further operations, she said.

Ms. Jameer said that the District Health Officer was asked to hold an inquiry and submit a report.

District Health Officer Ashok Kumar said that the Health Department said blood samples are being collected to test if the boys were affected by any disease after the operation. He said that once the procedure is over, criminal cases would be filed against those involved in it.


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July 29,2020

Bengaluru, July 29: The Central Crime Branch arrested four international drug peddlers belonging to Kerala and recovered drugs worth Rs 1.25 crore from them, said Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday.

"We have started a war on drugs. Our agenda is to curb the drug mafia not only in Bengaluru, but in entire Karnataka. Many people are involved in the drug mafia. They are targeting students, other states, and international students who can spend and afford to become victims," said Bommai.

The recovered items include 2,000 kg LSD strips, 110 grams MDMA Cristol, 10 ecstasy tablets, 5 kg Ganja, five cell phones, weighing machine and pouches.

"When we raided a house in Soladevanahally police station area, we arrested Shahad Mohammed, Azmal, Ajin KG Verghese and Nitin Mohan. All are from Kerala and we will arrest their contacts as well. They are involved in the dark web mafia," Bommai said.

He said the peddlers were using post offices and couriers for their business.

"I'll speak to the central government, the home ministry and postal department, and other issues related to this mafia. Canada, Netherlands, and other nations are also involved in this mafia," said the state home minister.

"People from influential backgrounds are also involved in this mafia, but our objective is zero tolerance. We are using our intelligence. Drugs are coming from other states like AP, Goa, and other states," he said.
Bommai said he was personally addressing this case and appealed for support from parents, schools and colleges.

"I'm addressing this issue personally because it's important to curb the drug mafia. I need support from schools and college managements and parents. I'll also call college and hostel managements before colleges start. We will make managements responsible," he said.

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June 27,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 27: Karnataka witnessed the biggest single-day spike in Covid cases on Saturday as 918 cases were recorded and 11 more deaths were linked to the pandemic. 

In Bengaluru alone, 596 more people tested positive for the infection in the last 24 hours as three more fatalities were also confirmed by the Department of Health and Family Welfare Services.

Following is the district wise tally:

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Mangaluru, Aug 2: Former Minister and Mangaluru City MLA U T Khader has gone into self-quarantine after former MLC Ivan D’Souza tested positive for coronavirus. 

Mr D’Souza had met Mr Khader and many other Congress leaders a day before receiving his throat swab test results. 

Mr Khader announced on twitter: “Have gone into self-quarantine with immediate effect after receiving the news about #Covid_19 positive test of Former MLC Ivan D’Souza & his wife Dr Kavitha. Being COVID Incharge DK District taskforce committee, I am one among Ivan's primary contact.”

“I am going to discharge my duties from home for the next few days. You can reach out over phone at any point of time. I appeal to all my colleagues and friends who may have come in contact with us in the last few days to get tested for #Covid_19” he tweeted.

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