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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
SDPI demands SIT probe into murders of Ashraf, Abdul Rahiman
Mangaluru: Abdul Jabbar, brother of mob lynching victim Ashraf from Pulpalli Village, Sultan Battery taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala, said that the family is yet to get justice even after meeting speaker UT Khader, district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, and chief minister Siddaramaiah. Jabbar was speaking at a protest organised by the SDPI demanding justice for Ashraf and Abdul Rahiman in Mangaluru on Monday. "They (those who lynched Ashraf) played cricket after killing Ashraf. Imagine the mindset of those people. Anyone will try to shift a person to the hospital if found in critical condition. Moreover, they tried to portray it as an unnatural death. We have no other option but to fight for justice," he said. Demanding stringent action against the accused in mob lynching, Jabbar said that Ashraf was killed just for one reason: that he was a Muslim. "We have trust in police here. Take stringent action against the accused in all murder cases, be it the Ashraf murder or any other murder. Make every effort to make this a peaceful district. No such instances should recur in this district," he added. Anwar Sadath S, SDPI Mangaluru Rural District unit president, said that police and the district administration should take a tough stance against all leaders who make provocative speeches. "The murder of Abdul Rahiman would not have taken place if police had taken appropriate action against those who deliver hate speeches. The govt should give a free hand to police. We have faith in police, who are capable of maintaining law," he said. SDPI state committee member Riyaz Kadambu said that the party will continue its constitutional protests against the murders. He urged the govt to form an SIT to investigate the murders of Ashraf and Rahiman.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Mass Resignations Rock Congress Minority Cell, Meeting Turns Chaotic
Mangaluru: A tumultuous meeting of the Congress party's minority cell in Mangaluru on Thursday afternoon descended into disorder. Leaders and workers began mass resignations to protest the state government's response to recent violent murders in Dakshina Kannada. Led by Dakshina Kannada Minority Cell president Sahul Hameed, the Congress meeting saw many workers present. Tensions rose when Hameed mentioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's request to delay his resignation for a week, prompting suspicions he might backtrack. Attendees, outraged, chanted for immediate resignations, causing chaos. Despite attempts by minority cell leaders to restore calm, the workers remained resolute, pressing for a collective resignation to highlight their dissatisfaction. The unrest reflects growing frustration over the state government's perceived inaction amid communal tensions and alleged communal murders in the district, despite repeated appeals from community leaders. Hameed, addressing the crowd, reaffirmed his stance, stating, 'We stand firm on our decision to resign,' and announced his resignation as president of the Congress district minority cell. Following his lead, leaders Abdul Rauf and M S Mohammed also submitted their resignations, amplifying the call for a broader resignation movement within the party's minority wing. According to sources, frustration over the Karnataka government's failure to address communal violence in Dakshina Kannada led to a chaotic Congress minority cell meeting on Thursday afternoon. Former mayor Ashraf resigned as vice president of the Dakshina Kannada District Congress and from the party on May 28. Ashraf criticised the Congress-led state government for not curbing alleged Sangh Parivar-led harassment, including hate speeches, wrongful arrests, and the murder of Abdul Rehman. His resignation sparked a wave of others, reflecting deep discontent with the Congress leadership's inaction despite repeated community appeals. The May 29 meeting was called to formalise protests against the state's handling of communal tensions, particularly Abdul Rehman's killing, which district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao attributed to personal enmity, a claim Ashraf dismissed, alleging misinformation by officials. The decision to begin resignations sent a clear message to the state government and Congress high command, setting a charged atmosphere for the meeting, where demands for accountability and swift action escalated into disorder.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Karnataka to form Special Action Force to address communal crimes, hate speeches in 3 districts
The Karnataka government Wednesday ordered the formation of a Special Action Force (SAF) to tackle communal crimes in the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts. It will have three companies, one each for three communally sensitive districts of the state, as per the order issued by the home department. The SAF will have 248 personnel and will be headed by a deputy inspector general (DIG)-level IPS officer. Monitoring hate speech and provocative incidents and collecting intelligence on events that could lead to communal tensions are among the key objectives of the special unit, which will also look into the possible radicalisation of youth. The 248 posts for SAF are being carved out from the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), whose strength of 656 personnel will now be reduced to 376. The government has decided to reduce ANF numbers as the last known Naxals in the region surrendered recently. The SAF is being formed following a resurgence in murders that have triggered communal tensions in the region. Over the past month, three murders have rocked the region. The first was of migrant labourer Ashraf, who was lynched in Mangaluru. Days later, rowdysheeter Suhas Shetty was hacked to death, prompting the police to impose prohibitory orders in the Dakshina Kannada district. On Tuesday, one Abdul Rahim was hacked to death near Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district, leading to another round of prohibitory orders in the district. Speaking to reporters Thursday, Home Minister G Parameshwara said the government had announced the formation of SAF soon after the first two murders. Following discussions on how to structure the SAF, it was noted that the focus was on three districts to prevent future communal tensions. 'When a person of one community is killed, another person of another community is murdered. If such a feeling of vengeance continues, how can people live peacefully? We will not stop until it is curbed,' he said. Apart from legal action against the culprits, peace meetings are also being held in the presence of community leaders to address the issue. Dakshina Kannada, he said, is a district with many good people and high-quality education. 'It has great potential to develop. For this, we have to focus on preventing this,' the minister said. On the recent killing, he said that the government has taken it seriously. 'We will take action against everyone involved, and no one will be spared,' he said, calling for restraint from local elected representatives when talking about such incidents.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong minority functionaries plan mass resignations
Mangaluru: Upset over back-to-back murders in Mangaluru and the deteriorating law and order situation, Shahul Hameed KK, president of the minority wing of the Dakshina Kannada District Congress, said that several party office bearers from the Muslim minority community are expected to tender mass resignations on Thursday. He said that a meeting will be convened at 2.30 pm at Shaadi Mahal in Mangaluru, where 300–400 Congress members, ranging from booth-level functionaries to state-level leaders, are likely to resign from their posts. "This is a voluntary decision. Communal, religion-based murders are happening repeatedly in the district. The home department failed to control the situation. How many more innocents must die? Provocative speeches are being made openly, and the police are unable to contain the fallout," he said. Hameed further warned that the fear among the public is intense, and the district virtually shuts down by 7 pm. "Students will stop coming to Mangaluru if this continues. A handful of rowdies are creating havoc, and despite meetings by the home minister and district minister, murders continue unabated," he added. Ashraf resigns In a related development, former mayor K Ashraf submitted his resignation from the post of vice-president of the Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee. In his statement, Ashraf said, "I held various positions in the Mangaluru City Corporation and also served as mayor. With the Congress currently in power, I am deeply hurt by the persistent atrocities against minorities in Dakshina Kannada and elsewhere in Karnataka. " He pointed to the Sangh Parivar's role in inciting communal violence, hate speeches by fringe elements, and the brutal murder of Abdul Rahiman.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Raza arrives just in time from England to lead Lahore to PSL title
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza flew in from England, arrived 10 minutes before the toss and went on to lead Lahore Qalandars to its third Pakistan Super League title in four years. Lahore's record successful chase on Sunday saw it beat Quetta Gladiators by six wickets with a ball to spare in a thrilling final. Raza had played in a test match against England at Nottingham which Zimbabwe lost by an innings on Saturday. He made a vital unbeaten 22 off seven deliveries on Sunday while Kusal Perera smashed a 31-ball 62 not out to carry Lahore to 204-4 in 19.5 overs after Quetta had chosen to bat first and scored 201-9. Quetta mystery spinners Abrar Ahmed (1-27) and Usman Tariq (1-38) had squeezed Lahore and when Raza arrived the home team still needed 57 runs off the final 20 balls. Not tired Raza showed no signs of fatigue after multiple flights to reach Lahore and smashed fast bowler Mohammad Amir for a four and a six off the first two balls he faced. With eight runs needed off Faheem Ashraf's final three balls, Raza smacked the fast bowler over point for a six before hitting the winning boundary wide of mid-on. Earlier, Pakistan's rising star T20 batter Hasan Nawaz smashed 76 off 43 and Ashraf (28) hit Salman Mirza for 23 runs off the final over to take Quetta past the 200-run mark. The fast bowling duo of captain Shaheen Shah Afridi (3-24) and Haris Rauf (2-41) pegged back Quetta in the death overs when they claimed four wickets in the space of two runs but Ashraf's late onslaught gave Quetta hope to claim its first PSL title in six years before Raza stole the show. Lahore won the PSL titles in 2022 and 2023 and with its third win equaled Islamabad United's record of three PSL titles. ___ AP cricket:
