VHP demands CoD probe to find out truth behind 'Church desecration'

November 5, 2011

Mangalore, November 5: Brushing aside the allegations of the role of Hindutva outfits in the desecration of St Alphonsa Catholic Church in the city, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal on Saturday demanded a CoD probe to find out the truth behind the Thursday night's incident.

Addressing the media persons at VHP office here, Jagadish Shenava, vice-president of the city unit of VHP, lamented that there has been a conspiracy to tarnish the image of Hindutva organisations by holding them responsible for any kind of untoward incidents in Churches.

Referring to a local Kannada eveninger's report which claims that one of the sisters in the church had illicit relationship with the man who was arrested on charges of vandalizing the Church property, Mr Shenava said that the evninger's version seems to be truth.

“It is very unfortunate that there has been an effort to cover up the fact by blaming VHP and Bajrang Dal for this incident. The attitude of city police too arises suspicion as far as this case is concerned”, he said.

“We hereby demand the government to order a CoD probe to lay bare the truth behind this incident”, he reiterated.

Mr Shenava also demanded that the allegations of the illicit activity in Church proved true, police should not hesitate to take legal action against the concerned people.

He also said that M Shibu, the person accused in the incident of desecration of Church, was not a Hindu. “He was a converted Christian and also was a regular visitor to the same Church”, he said.

Mr Shenava said that he received a bad information from someone that Mangalore East Police have taken aVHP activist identified as Dinesh on Saturday into custody for questioning in connection with the same case. “I urge the police to find out the fact, instead of arresting innocent Hindus”, he said.

Manohar Tulajaram, President, VHP, Mangalore, and Gopal Kuttar, General Secretary were also present in the press meet.

Police Custody

Meanwhile, the second judicial magistrate first class court here on Saturday remanded Shibu to three days of police custody.

City Police earlier produced the accused before the magistrate at the latter's residence late on Friday and he was remanded to judicial custody. Police moved an application seeking his custody in open court on Saturday.

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BBMP urges people to avoid visiting places of worship during the coming festival season

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July 28,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 28: In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Monday advised people not to visit temples, mosques and other places of worship during the coming festival season.

"COVID-19 is now spreading rapidly in Karnataka, especially in Bengaluru. The festival season is starting with Varamahalakshmi festival on July 31, followed by Bakrid, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Gowri Ganesha, Moharram and then Onam. This festival season is the riskiest time for the spread of the coronavirus. Therefore, please STRICTLY follow the rules in order to stay safe. Do not visit religious places even if they are officially declared open," a notification from BBMP said.

In the context of Bakrid, unauthorised animal sacrifice (slaughtering) was prohibited in BBMP limits on roads and sidewalks, religious places, school and college premises, playgrounds and other public areas, as per the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Act of 1976.

"Unauthorised animal sacrifice (slaughtering) is a punishable offence under Section 3 of the Karnataka Prevention of Animal Sacrifices Act 1959 and Rules and the Amendment Act 1975, which provides for a maximum penalty of six months or Rs 1000, or both. According to the Karnataka Prevention of Animal Sacrifices Act 1959, slaughter-worthy animals can only be slaughtered in official slaughterhouses," the notification said.

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Bengaluru suburban rail will become reality, assures Sitharaman

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February 17,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 17: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday assured that the Centre is committed to stand by its promise of providing Rs 18,600 crore Bengaluru suburban Rail project.

Addressing a press conference after a post-budget interactive session with the representatives of the various trade bodies, industry leaders and others here, she said that the union cabinet has already given its clearance for the long-pending project.

Informing that the central government will have 20 per cent of its capital share in the project followed by another 20 per cent share from the state government, she said "beside this, the union government will stand for a sovereign guarantee for the rest of the 60 percent share, which can be raised through loans from external agencies".

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Mangaluru expat Mohammed Kana passes away in Saudi Arabia

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May 15,2020

Mangaluru, May 15: Mohammed Kana, son of late Ismail Kana and grandson of late Dr M S Bapanad Mulki passed away in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia due to heart attack on Thursday. He was 57.

Hailing from Mangaluru, Mohammed Kana was working in Saudi Arabia for past 30 years. He is survived by his wife, son and a daughter.

He was involved in various social and welfare activities in India and Saudi Arabia. His tragic demise has left huge vacuum in his family and community at large.

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