Only handful of criminals fomenting communal violence in Coast, says DGP

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July 14, 2017

Mangaluru, Jul 14: Rupak Kumar Dutta, the director general and inspector general of police (DG&IGP) of Karnataka on Friday opined that only a handful of criminals were responsible for the communal tensions in the coastal region.

The top cop, who addressed media persons after reviewing the security measures undertaken by the Mangaluru city Commissionerate Dakshina Kannada district police in the wake of recent untoward incidents in the region, said that the Police will act with an iron hand against perpetrators of violence in the region. As part of this, the Mangaluru City and Dakshina Kannada Police will review five-year-old cases of communal violence.

Mr Dutta said: “If any criminal has not been not arrested it would be done soon. Some criminals, who are time and again responsible for communal violence, will be dealt with heavily. They will be deported, booked as rowdy sheeter or booked under K-COCA Act,” he asserted.

On RSS worker Sharath Madivala's murder incident, Dutta said the police are interrogating several suspects and investigation is going on in the right direction.

"We don't want arrest innocent people. It took nearly five months to investigate Karthik murder occurred in Konaje last October and actual culprits were arrested. It was alleged that Karthik murder was by banned Islamic organization, but investigation showed it was committed by his own family member. Similarly, police are doing a thorough probe into Sharath's murder. Give us some time," he said adding that people should have faith in police.

When asked was there intelligence failure during Sharath's funeral procession that led to stone-pelting when it reached BC Road, Dutta answered that some vehicle which loaded with stone had sneaked in during procession between Kuntikana to Bantwal. Police were not aware about it. "However, we have gathered all video footages about the stone pelting and right persons will be booked."

He also pointed out that duty of police officer is to discharge his duty diligently. "Heads will roll if any officer is found not doing his/her duty," he warned.

Stressing that people in Dakshina Kannada are peace lovers, Dutta pointed out that it is only a handful that are fomenting communal violence in region. "During my visit to DK, I have met several religious and other organisations. They have expressed need for peace and said they want to live in brotherhood with all community people."

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Karnataka govt issues guidelines for Eid al-Adha

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July 26,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 26: The government of Karnataka has urged the Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Adha in a simple manner and follow all guidelines amid mounting cases of covid-19.

The festival, also known as Bakrid, will be celebrated on July 31 in coastal districts of Karnataka and on August 1 in other parts of Karnataka.

In an order, A B Ibrahim, secretary of the department of minority welfare, Hajj and Waqf has prohibited offering Eid prayers in open grounds (Eidgahs) in the wake of pandemic.

Eid prayers can be offered in mosques by following all the necessary precautionary measures including maintaining physical distance. The congregation should not exceed 50 worshippers. If they number exceeds, they should be divided into three groups.

However, except for mosques, no other places should be used for offering congregational prayer.

Besides, all those who attend Eid prayers at mosque should compulsorily wear face masks. Entry is banned for people who are above the age of 60 years and below the age of 10. At least six feet distance needs to be maintained while offering prayer.

Thermal scanning needs to be done before entering the mosque. Hands need to be washed in soap or sanitizer. No one should touch the holy books in the mosque. Hand shaking and embracing to greet will also not be allowed. If any strangers are seen, their movement should be monitored.

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CAA violates Constitution, reiterates Khader

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February 19,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 19: Congress MLA UT Khader on Wednesday slammed the Central government over the enactment of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and said it violates the Constitution.

"The new citizenship amendment bill is unconstitutional. The citizenship cannot be given on cast and creed basis. Because of these things we are fighting against it," he said while speaking to media in Bengaluru.

Opposition along with several non-BJP state governments, including Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab and Rajasthan have refused to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed NRC in their respective states.

The CAA grants citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Buddhist and Christian refugees from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

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Team Be Human statiates the hunger of Mangaluru's civic workers amidst lockdown

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April 19,2020

Mangaluru, May 19: Team Be Human, a city based group of philanthropists, has taken commendable initiative to satiate the hunger of the civic workers of Mangaluru City Corporation that are endangering their lives to keep the city clean amidst covid-19 lockdown.

On Friday, April 18, gorcesary kits were distributed among around 180 civic workers at Eidgah Maidan in Light House Hill in the presence of Corporator Abdul Raoof Bajal, Mansoor Ahmed Azad, Aina group Ashraf, Ceco Asif, Advocate Abdul Shukoor, U B Saleem, Sahil Zaheer, Rash Beary, Munna Kammaradi and Abdul Muttalib.

The Team swung into action on hearing the civic workers' plight due to the delay in payment of their wages by the Antony Waste Management firm. The Team was helped by the alumni of the St Aloysius College, Mangaluru (batch 1989).

This is not the first time the Team Be Human distributing kits among the needy. Amidst lockdown it has already distributed around 1200 grocery kits among the poor people including the daily wage workers, migrant labourers in Dakshina Kannada district with help of Ahnaf Deals, Altaf, Shameem, Basha, Pradeep, Vincent, Shiyaz Deals, Nawaz and Haneef.

In its next step the Team Be Human is planning to distribute the kits among civic workers in Urva and Suratkal region, said Asif Deals, founder president of Team Be Human. He called upon the youth and students to come forward to help the needy and poor people who are deprived of basic facilities.