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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Hindu activists subjected to human rights violation: Forum
Mangaluru: A delegation of the United Forum of All Hindu Organisations met the deputy commissioner and the IGP of Western Range, seeking action against police in Dakshina Kannada for allegedly summoning Hindu activists, conducting searches, and taking photos at their houses at midnight. Sri Vidyasaraswati Swamiji, president of Bharat Sant Samiti (Karnataka region), said that recent incidents in Dakshina Kannada created an alarming atmosphere of fear among citizens, undermining their right to privacy and personal dignity. "Over the past week, under the pretext of maintaining communal harmony, police targeted Hindu activists, engaging in actions that amounted to serious violations of human rights. As per reports, local police stations called Hindu activists for questioning late at night, without serving official notices. Officials visited their homes at odd hours, photographed them without consent, and collected GPS data of their residences. Even elderly daily-wage workers with no history of activism faced late-night calls and intimidation," he said. "Posts made by Hindus on social media are allegedly being met with FIRs, arrests, and suppression of their freedom of expression. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Such actions violate Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution, and constitute serious offences under BNS sections 105, 107, 182, 352, and 128. The govt must initiate a high-level investigation into these human rights violations by senior police officers in Dakshina Kannada," the forum urged. "Elderly citizens who were harassed must be given appropriate compensation, and written apologies must be obtained from those responsible. An immediate investigation should be conducted into death threats to Hindu functionaries, and necessary legal protection must be provided to them," the forum stated in a memorandum. "Legal action must be taken against those responsible for the violence, media attacks, and stone-pelting incidents during Abdul Rehman's funeral procession. There is strong suspicion that members of the banned PFI continue to operate under different banners, and were involved in the murder of Suhas Shetty. A stricter ban on PFI must be enforced, and harsh legal measures taken against its active members," they demanded.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Hindu groups allege targeted action in Dakshina Kannada
Bengaluru: A federation of Hindu organisations has alleged targeted police action against Hindu activists in Dakshina Kannada district in the wake of the murder of Abdul Rehman in Bantwal on May 27. Representatives of multiple Hindu outfits submitted a memorandum to Director General of Police M.A. Saleem at the State Police Headquarters in Bengaluru on Monday, calling the action a 'one-sided crackdown' and a 'conspiracy to suppress Hindu voices'. According to Hindu Janajagruti Samiti state spokesperson Mohan Gowda, cases were filed against 15 Hindu activists overnight and several others have been issued externment notices. 'Police are entering homes at night, photographing activists without consent, installing GPS devices, and summoning individuals without formal notice. These actions are creating an atmosphere of fear,' he alleged. He further claimed that the Communal Violence Prevention Unit was being used selectively against Hindu groups, while no action was taken against SDPI leaders accused of making provocative speeches. Gowda also alleged that complaints filed by Hindus against hate speech from other communities were being ignored, while swift action was taken against Hindu individuals for comments on social media. 'This clearly shows an attempt to curtail the freedom of expression of Hindus,' he said. Raising concerns over the investigation into the earlier murder of Suhas Shetty, Gowda said there was credible suspicion about the involvement of members of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), but instead, Hindu leaders were being booked under pressure from religious and political leaders of the Muslim community. The memorandum also referred to alleged incidents during Abdul Rehman's funeral procession in Bantwal on May 28, including forced shop closures, attacks on journalists, and stone-pelting. The federation said no action had been taken against those involved. Sri Rama Sene founder-president Pramod Muthalik, who was also present during the submission of the memorandum, said that several Hindu leaders in Dakshina Kannada had received threatening audio messages via WhatsApp, allegedly from terrorist groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and originating from countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia. He claimed that Suhas Shetty had received similar threats prior to his murder. Muthalik further said that the sudden mobilisation of large crowds from neighbouring Kerala for protests in Mangaluru was a serious concern. 'Though the PFI is banned, its members remain active under the banner of the SDPI. The government must take strict legal action,' he demanded. The delegation included a number of prominent figures from across the state: Shri Pramod Muthalik (Sri Rama Sene), Advocate Amrutesh N.P., Shri Puneeth Kerehalli, Shri Santosh Kenchamba, Shri Govardhan Singh (Regional Co-convener, Bajrang Dal), Shri Suresh Kumar B. (Joint Regional Secretary, Vishwa Hindu Parishad), and Shri Rajanna (Joint Regional Coordinator, Hindu Jagarana Vedike - South). Also in attendance were Shri M. L. Shivakumar (Vijayanagar), Shri Mallikarjun Raju (Youth for Human Rights), Shri Suresh (Azad Brigade, Ramanagara), Shri Sundresh Naragal (Sri Rama Sene, Bengaluru), advocates Prasanna D. P. and G. M. Nataraj (Karnataka High Court), and Shri Deepak Pawar (Shiva Gharjane Sene, Bengaluru), among others. The federation urged the DGP to ensure that law enforcement acts impartially and that the rights and safety of Hindu leaders and activists are protected.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Hindu Groups Allege Targeted Action in Dakshina Kannada, Submit Memo to State Police Chief
Bengaluru: A federation of Hindu organisations has alleged targeted police action against Hindu activists in Dakshina Kannada district in the wake of the murder of Abdul Rehman in Bantwal on May 27. Representatives of multiple Hindu outfits submitted a memorandum to Director General of Police M.A. Saleem at the State Police Headquarters in Bengaluru on Monday, calling the action a 'one-sided crackdown' and a 'conspiracy to suppress Hindu voices'. According to Hindu Janajagruti Samiti state spokesperson Mohan Gowda, cases were filed against 15 Hindu activists overnight and several others have been issued externment notices. 'Police are entering homes at night, photographing activists without consent, installing GPS devices, and summoning individuals without formal notice. These actions are creating an atmosphere of fear,' he alleged. He further claimed that the Communal Violence Prevention Unit was being used selectively against Hindu groups, while no action was taken against SDPI leaders accused of making provocative speeches. Gowda also alleged that complaints filed by Hindus against hate speech from other communities were being ignored, while swift action was taken against Hindu individuals for comments on social media. 'This clearly shows an attempt to curtail the freedom of expression of Hindus,' he said. Raising concerns over the investigation into the earlier murder of Suhas Shetty, Gowda said there was credible suspicion about the involvement of members of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), but instead, Hindu leaders were being booked under pressure from religious and political leaders of the Muslim community. The memorandum also referred to alleged incidents during Abdul Rehman's funeral procession in Bantwal on May 28, including forced shop closures, attacks on journalists, and stone-pelting. The federation said no action had been taken against those involved. Sri Rama Sene founder-president Pramod Muthalik, who was also present during the submission of the memorandum, said that several Hindu leaders in Dakshina Kannada had received threatening audio messages via WhatsApp, allegedly from terrorist groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and originating from countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia. He claimed that Suhas Shetty had received similar threats prior to his murder. Muthalik further said that the sudden mobilisation of large crowds from neighbouring Kerala for protests in Mangaluru was a serious concern. 'Though the PFI is banned, its members remain active under the banner of the SDPI. The government must take strict legal action,' he demanded. The delegation included a number of prominent figures from across the state: Shri Pramod Muthalik (Sri Rama Sene), Advocate Amrutesh N.P., Shri Puneeth Kerehalli, Shri Santosh Kenchamba, Shri Govardhan Singh (Regional Co-convener, Bajrang Dal), Shri Suresh Kumar B. (Joint Regional Secretary, Vishwa Hindu Parishad), and Shri Rajanna (Joint Regional Coordinator, Hindu Jagarana Vedike - South). Also in attendance were Shri M. L. Shivakumar (Vijayanagar), Shri Mallikarjun Raju (Youth for Human Rights), Shri Suresh (Azad Brigade, Ramanagara), Shri Sundresh Naragal (Sri Rama Sene, Bengaluru), advocates Prasanna D. P. and G. M. Nataraj (Karnataka High Court), and Shri Deepak Pawar (Shiva Gharjane Sene, Bengaluru), among others. The federation urged the DGP to ensure that law enforcement acts impartially and that the rights and safety of Hindu leaders and activists are protected.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Express Tribune
Hitman killed by accomplice's 'fire'
A contract killer was killed by the alleged firing of his accomplices during a 'police encounter' near Baddrah, police said. Shah Nazar alias Abdul Rehman from Peshawar was accused of murdering two innocent citizens for Rs100,000. He was in police custody at the time he was killed. Fatah Jang police said that the arrested suspect was being taken for evidence recovery. The police team was ambushed near Baddrah, in the vicinity of Hattar, where unknown armed assailants had blocked the road with stones. The suspects opened fire on the police to free the suspect from custody under the cover of darkness. The attackers continued indiscriminate firing and fled the scene. During a subsequent search operation, police found Shah Nazar's dead body near Dhok Namdar. Initial findings suggested he was killed by the bullets fired by his own unidentified accomplices. The police shifted the body for autopsy, registered a murder case against the unknown attackers and began an investigation. In recent months, several suspects have reportedly been killed or injured in similar police encounters in Attock, with the police claiming that all of them were killed or injured by the firing of their own accomplices.
New York Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Fantasy Premier League season review: Sensational Salah, the joy of Beto and looking at Leeds for 2025-26
If you're missing Fantasy Premier League already, then fear not — there are just 78 days to go until everyone's favourite Premier League companion game gets under way once again. But there are few things more important than a well-earned rest, so following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season last weekend, this is the perfect time to reflect on a testing season full of twists and turns. Holly Shand and Abdul Rehman have taken a look back at their fantasy heroes of the past nine months, as well as the lessons they've learned and what they think will be the key players to own when FPL returns to dominate the agenda next August. Holly Shand: I can't look beyond Mohamed Salah and his remarkable achievements this season. He was overlooked by many as the premium to buy for Gameweek 1 in favour of Erling Haaland, but early backers were richly rewarded, especially for those who consistently captained him. Eighteen double-digit hauls in one season is simply sensational and to break the record for the most FPL points in a single season at this stage of his career is very impressive. Advertisement We've never had a fantasy asset provide this level of consistency in the game before and he can be forgiven for his notable drop-off during the end-of-season run-in. This does pose the question of whether he will be the key premium to buy for Gameweek 1 of the 2025-26 season, where early fixtures for Liverpool could be key to making a decision. Abdul Rehman: It has to be Mohamed Salah. Not only did he beat the FPL points record (344 points) but it was his own benchmark of 303 points he surpassed, which he achieved in the 2017-18 season. He ended up on 29 goals and 18 assists (47 goal contributions), which meant he also matched the goal involvements record that he now shares with Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. It's worth noting though that Salah did it in fewer games. He's been such a reliable and consistent asset, which is exactly what you want in an FPL option. I was late in buying Salah — I did not start the season with him and got him in Gameweek 11. However, after a poor start, it was no coincidence that my season started to take a turn for the better once I got the Egyptian in. Holly: It has to be Cole Palmer, who showed so much promise in his debut Chelsea season in 2023-24 but failed to live up to those high standards in this campaign. I purchased him on my Gameweek 6 wildcard and was generously rewarded with that famous 25-point haul against Brighton, but then I held him through his barren spell at the turn of 2025, with his expensive price tag meaning compromises elsewhere — like not owning Bryan Mbeumo, who remained incredibly consistent throughout. Palmer stayed until my Gameweek 35 wildcard, with just three assists and a penalty miss to show from Gameweek 22 onwards. He then trolled me by converting from the penalty spot that very week, wiping out my Liverpool defender clean-sheet points. He was on course for a spectacular season in the game and so it was disappointing to see the returns fizzle out, although hitting double digits for goals and assists in consecutive seasons is no mean feat. Advertisement Abdul: For my own team, Ismaila Sarr was the player that frustrated me the most. I owned him for 14 gameweeks in total and didn't get a single goal from him. He scored eight goals in total and only seemed to do it right after I sold him. I owned him from Gameweek 18 to 24, where he only got me one assist. I sold him in Gameweek 25 and he scored three goals in Gameweek 27 to 28. I then got him again on my second wildcard in Gamweeek 30 instead of Eberechi Eze. He again continued to blank while Eze racked up the points. The final straw was selling Sarr on the final day only for him to score against Liverpool. Holly: It has to be Jacob Murphy for me. I bought him in Gameweek 20 and he's remained in my side ever since, providing 12 goal involvements in this time. Being doubled up on the Newcastle United attack has been differential, with Alexander Isak a firm template player for the majority of the campaign. Since Gameweek 20, Murphy has been the sixth highest scoring player in the game, just four points behind Isak over the same period. Despite this, his ownership didn't creep over the 10 per cent mark until the period around Newcastle's Double Gameweek 32, with his brace against Leicester City in Gameweek 31 a particular highlight for my season, providing my biggest rank jump of the run-in. It's unlikely Murphy will feature in my team for 2025-26, with Newcastle in the market to strengthen their winger positions ahead of a busy campaign that is once again set to feature Champions League football Abdul: Without a doubt, buying Beto was my favourite moment of the season. I got him in Double Gameweek 24 where he immediately scored me three goals and 21 points in Everton's double against Leicester City (H) and Liverpool (H). He was an ultra differential. Beto scored five goals from Gameweek 24 to 26 (35 points) and he was a big factor in helping me turn my season around after my worst start in 18 seasons playing. There is no better feeling in FPL when you go against the herd and it pays off. It was a sad day when I had to sell him and he ended up having quite a decent season overall. He scored eight goals in only 15 starts and ended his campaign as Everton's first choice No 9. Holly: I had my concerns during Gameweek 9, where I was ranked around one million, despite having a better start than some of my rivals. However, good captaincy choices saw me climb to 20k in the world in Gameweek 25, filling me with hope of a third to-10k finish in the game. Choosing to Free Hit in Blank Gameweek 29 against the template proved costly though, with significant rank-drops against the Gameweek 30 wildcard template and then again in Gameweek 36 seeing me finish at 77k to end the season. This has been my best finish in the game in three seasons and my seventh top-100k finish in the game, so there are plenty of positives to takeaway from this performance, but I have been left feeling that it could have been so much more. Abdul: My season was quite something. I had my worst ever start in 18 years of playing FPL. In Gameweek 9, I was ranked at 4 million. I ended the season at 70k and only got five red arrows from Gameweek 9 to the end of the season. It's probably the best run I have ever had. I always aim for the top 10k at the start of the season and usually, I would be quite disappointed with a 70k finish. However, as it was, I was extremely happy with it and it ended up being one of my most enjoyable seasons. Clawing back rank from the abyss was a new challenge and I was relieved to have managed another top-100k rank. Advertisement I didn't play any differently from Gameweek 9 onwards — just kept making the best moves for my team, captaining the obvious picks most weeks and I didn't take any hits either. It just goes to show that you shouldn't panic after a bad start and it's always possible to pull it back without doing anything fancy. Holly: The importance of analysing form and fixtures has been particularly important for me this season, and something I need to continue to do going into 2025-26. I find that when making FPL predictions, forecasting team performance is intrinsically linked to player performance and this shouldn't be overlooked. The challenge will be to measure this methodically when it comes to blank and double gameweek periods, where I am easily lured by the prospect of maximising the minutes game. I have gone different on the template chip strategy in the last few seasons with mixed results and I think I will be more conservative in my approach going into 2025-26, and back the template set by the wider playing pool. I feel that fatigue in my own gameplay definitely has an impact over the run-in and again is something I need to address going forward to get that all-important strong finish to push for the best ranks. Abdul: This is probably something I already knew but actually put it into practice this season: not panicking then things are going wrong. I have had bad starts and bad periods before, but this was by far the worst. It might be tempting to start doing things differently and taking punts but, ultimately, the best way to make a comeback is just play as optimally as possible. Most of the time, this means picking the template players, captaining the obvious option and letting others make the mistakes. We have more time than we think and, really, the time for risks, if you are lagging, is in the final four to five gameweeks. When things are going really badly, it might seem like it can't get much worse, but it really can. Going against good picks and differential captains might work for a few weeks but over the long term, it's very unlikely. Pick your battles when it comes to chasing or going different. Advertisement Holly: I'll be honest that I was very skeptical of its inclusion when it was announced given the power it carries and especially since we didn't have the information surrounding its worth until midway through the season. However, having backed David Moyes for 22 points and then Arne Slot for 13 points in Gameweek 24 and Gameweek 25 respectively, securing back-to-back big green arrows, I was quickly converted and have enjoyed its inclusion in the game. Given that it was initially marketed as a mystery chip, the game-makers have the opportunity to change the chip to be something entirely different for the next campaign. I think it proved too complex for more casual managers and so I would welcome a more simplistic chip to be introduced instead to ultimately aid engagement in the game. Abdul: From a selfish point of view, I actually really liked it. I was quite skeptical when it first came out but ultimately, it favours the more engaged managers, so I feel it gave me a big advantage over the more 'casual' players. It was grossly overpowered, so if you didn't plan for it quite meticulously, you likely never got the full benefits of it. I don't think it's a fair chip in that sense and doesn't really appeal to the masses. Therefore I would be very surprised if we see it again next season. There seemed to be a lot more hate for it overall. I do think that FPL will introduce some more changes to freshen things up. The fact they introduced this chip and the new Fantasy Challenge game indicates they are perhaps looking to make some changes. Maybe they will introduce a new chip or make some subtle changes to the scoring system. Holly: Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo was among the highest-scoring players in the game over the run-in, with four goals and two assists from his final nine games, and should be a key player to start the next campaign. The Cherries have had an important transitional season under Andoni Iraola since the departure of Dominic Solanke, which Semenyo has served as an important part of. I'll be intrigued to see his starting price and the ease of his opening fixtures, with Bournemouth a side capable of beating any team in the Premier League at their very best. Eighteen goal involvements for the campaign is a sound tally, but not spectacular, which should see his price tag remain at £7.0 million or below. Advertisement Abdul: I won't mention any of the premium players but I think Yoane Wissa might be in a lot of teams next season. He cemented himself as one of the first names on Thomas Frank's team sheet this term with 19 goals in the league and all from open play (only Mohamed Salah managed more). If Bryan Mbeumo ends up leaving, which he is strongly rumoured to do, then Wissa might add penalties to his arsenal too. The 28-year-old started the season at £6.0m, so I don't think FPL will price him more than £8.0m. If he ends up as the penalty taker, which I think is likely, then he will be a fantastic option. Holly: Leeds United were very impressive in 2024-25 on the way to the Championship title and are the team I'll be most likely to invest in for this campaign. I generally try to avoid the promoted teams in the early gameweeks of the season while they find their feet, but Leeds have been regulars in the Premier League over the last few years, with some of their assets already proven at this level. However, recruitment for all of these sides will be crucial in the summer transfer window and so it will be difficult to predict their starting line-ups until we get into September. Personnel, starting form and fixtures will all need to align for me to consider investment after the first international break. Abdul: Leeds United look the strongest out of the three promoted sides. Joel Piroe and Manor Solomon seem like the best picks from their attack but the latter has been on loan from Spurs, so there's no guarantee he moves to the West Yorkshire club permanently. Piroe looks the one to watch for me — he scored an impressive 19 goals and seven assists. and if he comes in at £5.5m or less, then he can be a handy third forward option. Josh Brownhill from Burnley has plenty of Premier League experience and registered 18 goals and six assists. He is also their first-choice penalty taker. I am very interested to see how the Burnley defence get on. They only conceded a quite unbelievable 16 goals and kept 30 clean sheets which was, of course, a record for the Championship. Maybe their goalkeeper, James Trafford, could be a shout as he's likely to be priced at £4.5m. Holly: My bold prediction is that Bukayo Saka becomes the star man for the 2025-26 season, beating Salah and Haaland to be the top-performing player in the game. His 2024-25 season was hampered by injury but up until Gameweek 16, he only trailed Salah and Palmer for fantasy points. The summer off and a full pre-season will be beneficial for him, something that proved key for Salah last time out. I think Salah will drop off from his ridiculously high standards of this season, while Haaland will struggle with the departure of Kevin De Bruyne and the competition of minutes with Omar Marmoush providing alternative options for Pep Guardiola. Saka has his 20-plus goal involvements in three consecutive seasons now for Arsenal and should be moving towards the peak of his career if he can stay fit. Advertisement Abdul: My bold prediction is that Cole Palmer gets a price drop to £9.5m and he ends the season as the top-scoring player overall. Due to his form in the second half of the season, there is a good chance FPL drop him in price. I predict Chelsea to improve and have full faith that Palmer will return to the level of his first season at Chelsea. He is only 23, will continue to be the talisman for a good attacking side and he's also on penalties. It's more likely that he improves than regresses at his age and talent. Just looking at his last two seasons for Chelsea in isolation, he has 37 goals and 23 assists. It's still elite-level output, even with the barren run he went through. For comparison purposes, Saka scored 30 goals and 24 assists over the 2022-23 and 2023-24 season. I won't compare this season as the Arsenal star was injured for a large chunk of the campaign.
