Tension prevails after BJP corporator removes green flag from Muslim house

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April 17, 2019

Bengaluru, Apr 17: Tension prevailed at Viratnagar in Bommanahalli which falls under Bengaluru South Lok Sabha constituency, after BBMP corporator C R Ramamohan Raju removed a flag hoisted on a muslim house while campaigning for BJP candidate Tejasvi Surya.

It is learnt that Raju during the campaign noticed a green flag with a crescent moon and a star on the first-floor house of one Syed Sharif. Mistaking it to be a Pakistan flag, Raju removed it and rebuked Sharif's mother, Shahjahan Begum, accusing her of being an anti-national and pro-Pakistan.

When Sharif's mother tried convincing Raju that it was their local community flag and not a Pakistan flag, her pleas fell on deaf ears. Meanwhile, Raju’s supporters started chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram” and applauded the act.

A few of his supporters shot a video of the incident and posted it on social media, which went viral on Tuesday.

Later, Begum brought the issue to the notice of local Muslim leaders, who condemned it following which BJP workers returned the flag to Begum. Sharif alleged that BJP supporters had visited his house on Tuesday morning when he was not present and took the signature of his mother on an empty bond paper.

Reacting to the news, SS Nakuk, election official from Bengaluru south, said they are aware of the viral video. Nakuk said they would be taking up a suo-motu case over the incident. Meanwhile, Shariff along with Muslim leaders has sought an apology from Raju.

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June 16,2020

Bantwal, Jun 16: Two unmarred siblings committed suicide by self-immolation at Sangabettu in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada last night.

Neelayya Shettogar (42) and his sister Kesari (39) poured petrol on themselves before torching themselves at around 11 p.m. on June 15 inside a room of their house, police sources said. The siblings were reportedly facing health problems.

Neelayya's brother and latter’s wife were sleeping in the other room of the same house when the incident took place. They came to know only when they heard the screams of the duo.

Even though the siblings were rushed to the government hospital at Bantwal with the help of locals, the doctors declared them dead.

Bantwal rural police sub-inspector, Prasanna and staff visited the spot as part of investigation.

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Mohammad Mansoor
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Tuesday, 16 Jun 2020

Very sad. What happening to our youths. Are they going crazy or the mountain fell on them?  Why do our people are becoming so coward? I think many are going under depression. Govt should set up rehabilitation/counselling centres in each Mandals/Taluks/Districts to treat such people.

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June 8,2020

Shivamogga, Jun 8: Tyavarekoppa Tiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga re-opened on Monday at 9 am.

Zoo authorities said that they are ensuring that all standard operating procedures are being followed, including ensuring social distancing and wearing of masks by visitors.

It is being ensured that pairs of birds are being kept inside enclosures.

Regular sweeping and spraying on the premises are also being taken care of, authorities said.

Floor markings have been made at the ticket counter to maintain social distancing.

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July 17,2020

Mysuru, Jul 17: Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G Sankar has ordered a partial lockdown in the City of Palaces Mysuru due to the increase in number of Covid-19 cases day by day.

As per the order, the lockdown will be in force from 0600 hours today till 0600 hours on July 24 at N R, Udayagiri, Lashkar and Mandi Mohalla Police limits in the city. In addition, it has decided to lockdown 400 meters from the house where Covid-19 patients have died.

The order further states that all the religious gatherings are prohibited and only parcel service is available to hotels.  Movement of vehicles is also prohibited but in emergency cases, it may be allowed.  Employees and people on essential services can go to work after producing their ID cards.

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