United for a better Mangaluru: A unique conclave on Sept 9

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September 6, 2016

Mangaluru, Sep 6: Several likeminded organisations in Mangaluru have come together to uphold the concept of unity and brotherhood and restore the past glory of Dakshina Kannada, which has now emerged as a communally sensitively district in the State.

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As part of their mission to promote human values and communal harmony among the people of the district, these organisations have planned to hold a public meeting under the theme United for a better Mangaluru' on September 9 at Town Hall, here.

Speaking at a press conference convened by the organisers of the event here on Tuesday, Saif Sultan Syed of Hope Foundation, said that representatives from all the religions including Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Jainism will be taking part in this historic event.

The prominent guests of the event are: Esha Vittaldas Swamiji of Kemaru Mutt, Maulana Abdul Azeez Darimi of Chokkabettu mosque, Jain scholar M K Nirmal Kumar, Sikh guru Bhai Parveen Singh, Islamic preacher Mohammed Kunhi, Rev Fr O'neill D'Souza from St Joseph institution, Jeppu, Rev Dr Hannibal Cabral of Theological College. Mangaluru City Police Commissioner M Chandra Sekhar will deliver the valedictory address.

The organisations that have joined hands for a better Mangaluru include: DK district unit of Ahinda, Al Haq Foundation, Bantara/Nadavara Mathr Sangha, Catholic Diocese of Mangaluru, DSS (Prof. B Krishnappa), Hidayah Foundation, Highland Islamic Forum, Hope Foundation, Jain Samithi, Mangaluru, Karnataka Christian Education Society, Karnataka Komu Sauharda Vedike, Karnataka Mission Network, KKMA Karnataka branch, M Friends, Mogaveera Mahajana Sangha, Muslim Lekhakara Sangha, Sri Guru Singh Sabha Society, Talent Research Foundation and Yuva Vahini.

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Comments

Sam Assadi
 - 
Friday, 9 Sep 2016

Good initiative and we hope this has a wide outreach.
The activities of the fringe antisocials have to exposed for what they are and whom they serve.
By educating our youth, imparting skills, creating jobs and fostering humanity, we can ensure that harmony is sustained.
We are busy firefighting and not bothering to target and tackle the root cause, the real fire.

So pleased to see that the various sects have come together towards a better future for our beloved Mangalore.

Bravo!

Sam
 - 
Wednesday, 7 Sep 2016

Few on dias are jobless. Nice way to make living.. no income tax at all.

Easy life

Abu Muhammad
 - 
Wednesday, 7 Sep 2016

Organising such an event is itself a landmark in communally sensitive city like Mangalore. It is Humanity Vs Hate & Terror. Wish this small step by proud sons of Mangalore prove to be a sigh of relief to the Peace loving general public of twin districts. Hope this will be the start of isolating BAD ELEMENTS from ALL COMMUNITIES for a Better Managalore!! Jai Hind!

Sensible
 - 
Wednesday, 7 Sep 2016

Great stuff Saif.. May God Bless you... Hope all the Mangaloreans understand and live peacefully... @ Viren .. dont follow whoever you are following blindly..it will lead you no where... hatred has never brought peace no where in the world.. it will only lead to destruction.. live and let live.. Jai Hind

Saif Sultan
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

Hi Mangaloreans,

Thanks a million for your support and kind words.

1. Small drops make a ocean , have patience
2. Wish you the same and Thanks for the motivation madam
3. It's just the beginning and we have just started with a few , will be adding more in the future.
4. Thanks a million sir
5. The youth wing of Billavara Sangha Yuva Vahini is with us & youth from all communities are being misused
6.Thanks a million for your wishes sir
7. We are organising such events to warn Mangaloreans about trouble makers like you in all communities, we have filed a Cyber Crime Complaint and they are tracking your IP Adress , expect a call soon where you are

Jai Hind

Randeep
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

this is a pure gimmick by both parties. In fact worship idols itself a gimmick.. all show off.. to fool people..

Viren Kotian
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

I think organisers forgot to include Hizbul mujahideen. hahaha.

A.Mangalore
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

Try involve Billavara Sangha representation. Billava youths are mostly used by the leaders of violence for their political benefits.
Most of the roudism, murder etc cases billava unemployed or uneducated youths are behind . They are the one who get killed and most they are the one who are going to the Jail.

Shahul
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

All the best.
Our twin districts known for peaceful co-existence communal harmony,love,brotherhood and trust. And also known for hospitality for guests Mangaloreans are intelligent educated smart and kind hearted people.. But now a days people are living with hatred and
insecure feelings. Few anti social elements trying to spoil the image of our districts by seeding the hatred poisons in the minds of the innocent people. It is the responsibility of all the NGO's ,politicians, religious scholars, administrative institutions to promote and uphold the peace and harmony in the society.
Major NGO's and religious organizations missing in the unique conclave.

Raveena
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

Good move. God bless you all. God bless Mangaluru.

Narvind Modriwal
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

But when the major organisations will unite for a better cause? you can bring small organisations together anytime. Even though bunts organisations is part of the event, am sure it's for name sake.

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It has been 33 years since the night of 22 May, 1987 when nearly 50 Muslim men from Hashimpura, a settlement in Meerut were rounded up and packed into the rear of a truck of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), an armed police of Uttar Pradesh. It was the blessed month of Ramadan and all the Muslims were fasting.

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Timeline

May 22, 1987

Nearly 50 Muslims picked up by the PAC personnel from Hashimpura village in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Victims later shot and bodies thrown into a canal. 42 persons declared dead.

1988

UP government orders CB-CID probe in the case.

February 1994

CB-CID submits inquiry report indicting over 60 PAC and police personnel of all ranks.

May 20, 1996

Charge sheet filed against 19 accused before Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ghaziabad by CB-CID of Uttar Pradesh police. 161 people listed as witnesses.

September 2002

Case transferred to Delhi by the Supreme Court on a petition by the families of victims and survivors.

July 2006

Delhi court frames charges of murder, attempt to murder, tampering with evidence and conspiracy under the IPC against 17 accused.

March 8, 2013

Trial court dismisses Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking probe into the alleged role of P Chidambaram, then Minister of State for Home, in the matter.

January 22, 2015

Trial court reserves judgement.

March 21, 2015

Court acquits 16 surviving accused giving them benefit of doubt regarding their identity.

May 18, 2015

Trial court decision challenged in the Delhi HC by the victims' families and eyewitnesses who survived the incident.

May 29, 2015

HC issues notice to the 16 PAC personnel on Uttar Pradesh government's appeal against the trial court verdict.

December 2015

National Human Rights Commission is impleaded in the matter. NHRC also seeks further probe into the massacre.

February 17, 2016

HC tags Swamy's appeal with the other petitions in the matter.

September 6, 2018

Delhi HC reserves verdict in the case.

October 31, 2018

Delhi HC convicts 16 former PAC personnel for life after finding them guilty of the murder of 42 people.

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