Homestay attack: 'Why talk about Kasab when we have terrorists in our own city?'

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August 15, 2012

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Mangalore, August 15: Referring to the culprits of the infamous homestay attack where young boys and girls were manhandled by Hindutva activists as 'terrorists', Vijaynath Vittal Shetty, Mumbai based businessman and Chief Coordinator, Jaago Mangalore Association, said that Mangaloreans have to first deal with elements like them rather than talking about the likes of Ajmal Kasab.


Addressing mediapersons at a press meet in Mangalore on Wednesday to brief about the scheduled protest against the attacks under the banner of Jaago Mangalore Association from Thursday, Mr. Shetty said that people of Mangalore must not let a handful of people tarnish the name and image of Mangalore.


Coming down heavily on C Manjula, State Women's Commission Chief, for pointing fingers at the victims, Mr. Shetty said that the move raises doubts about the future course of the case. The state government has taken the liberty to allow repeat of such attacks in the region owing to the silence of the people, Mr. Shetty said that constant protests from citizens alone can force the government to spring into action.


The protest campaign will begin on Thursday with a road show in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office at 5 pm where candles will be lit and a video presentation would be made. Similar road shows will be held at various junctions everyday for five days followed by a protest march on August 21 from Jyoti Circle to Nehru Maidan, where eminent personalities will address the gathering, Mr. Shetty said.


Dinesh Hegde Ulepady, advocate and activist, will inaugurate the campaign.


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