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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong member blames police at DGR's press conference
Mangaluru: The Muslim community's anger towards the Congress govt became evident following a Congress leader's emotional outburst regarding Abdul Rahiman's brutal killing during district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao's press conference here on Saturday. Congress leader Usman Kallapu, a former chairman of the standing committee in Ullal City Municipal Council, intervened when the minister was briefing media persons about the law and order situation in the district. Usman blamed that the hate speeches made by Hindutva leaders were the immediate reason for the murder of Abdul Rahiman. However, this made Rao angry, and he took Usman to task for interfering at a press briefing. Rao asked Usman not to speak during the press briefing, and when the latter continued to blame the police failure, the minister asked party leaders to send him out of the conference hall of the Circuit House. Later, Usman Kallapu told reporters that the police should arrest those who made provocative speeches during the 'Bajpe Chalo' rally, which was organised to demand justice for Suhas Shetty. "Immediate arrests should be made for individuals inciting violence against others. I advocate for the protection of innocent lives and seek only justice. Being a Congress functionary myself, I urge the Congress govt to take action against those who provoke perpetrators of violence," he said. In fact, none of the Congress leaders from the Muslim community, who announced their resignations, attended the grievance meeting with the district minister. Shahul Hameed KK, president of the minority wing of the Dakshina Kannada District Congress, and several other Congress office bearers had announced their resignation over law and order failure in Dakshina Kannada at a meeting of Muslim functionaries held in the city on Thursday. Former opposition leader of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) council, Abdul Ravoof, who also announced his resignation, said that there is no need for a meeting with the district minister. "Our demand is very clear that stringent action should be taken against all individuals who deliver provocative speeches and ensure peace," he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bantwal murder case: Forum demands police action against Hindutva activists
Mangaluru: Muslim Samaja Bantwal has urged the police to book Hindutva activists Bharat Kumdel, Sharan Pumpwell, Srikant Shetty and Shivananda Mendon in the brutal murder of Abdul Rahiman. KH Aboobakker, president of the Muslim Samaja Bantwal, and general secretary Haneef Khan told reporters here on Thursday, that these activists were instigating youths to murder Muslims by delivering provocative speeches at 'Bajpe Chalo' and various other occasions, after the murder of Suhas Shetty. Hence, their names should also be added to the FIR. There are more perpetrators behind the murder of Rahiman. The case should be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) or a probe should be conducted through a special investigation team, they demanded. They also demanded that the accused should be booked under appropriate sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA). Aboobakker said that the family of Rahiman, who left behind two children, a wife, and elderly parents, is in distress. "Rahiman, who was very friendly with everyone in the village, has no criminal background. A hardworking pick-up vehicle driver, who was lending a helping hand to needy people without considering their religion and caste, was murdered by fundamentalist forces based on the directions of Sangh Parivar. It is the responsibility of the govt to provide compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family. The govt should also bear the medical expenses of seriously injured Kalandar Shafi, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital," he said.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Case registered against organisers of Bajpe Chalo protest
Mangaluru: Mangaluru City police have registered a case in connection with the Bajpe Chalo protest held on Sunday. City police commissioner Anupam Agrawal stated that members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal organised a protest titled Bajpe Chalo, near Sharada Mantap, Bajpe, demanding that the investigation into the murder of Suhas Shetty be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The protest was conducted without obtaining permission from police. Around 3,000 people participated in the event held between 3pm and 5pm. Protesters unlawfully assembled at and around the Bajpe Bus Stand, deliberately occupying entry and exit routes as well as portions of State Highway No. 67, thereby obstructing vehicular movement and public access. During the protest, one of the speakers made a provocative speech referring to the Suhas Shetty case in a manner likely to incite communal disharmony and disturb public peace. Based on the incident, a case was registered in Bajpe police station under BNS Sections 189(2), 191(2), 285, 192, 351(2), 351(3), 190 and Sections 107, 109, of the Karnataka Police Act, 1963 – against the organisers and speakers of the said event.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Suhas's mother demands NIA probe into his murder
Mangaluru: Sulochana Shetty, mother of slain VHP activist Suhas Shetty, urged the state govt to transfer the investigation of her son's murder case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). At a VHP-organised Janagraha rally 'Bajpe Chalo' on Sunday, Sulochana Shetty expressed concern about the state govt's handling of her son's murder investigation, claiming that authorities were impeding a thorough inquiry into the case. "We seek justice for Suhas. A group of over 50 individuals subjected my son to torture before taking his life. Both home minister G Parameshwara and district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao wrongly labelled my son Suhas as a rowdy. I clarify that Suhas was not a rowdy, but worked with Bajrang Dal. Only an NIA investigation can ensure we receive proper justice," she said. Hindu Jagrana Vedike leader Srikanth Shetty said that Suhas Shetty was wrongly characterised as a rowdy-sheeter for his work supporting Hindutva. He expressed distrust in the current police investigation and demanded the case be transferred to the NIA. He asserted that Suhas's murder represented an attack against the Hindu community, noting that activists like Suhas risk their lives while working for Hindutva. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo He alleged that the banned organisation PFI was founded in 2006 with the agenda of making India an Islamic country by 2047. The PFI had ex-police officers as trainers in Kerala, and in the murder of Suhas Shetty, there was also involvement of a police personnel, he alleged, demanding a probe in this direction too. Further, he added that a few youths in Bajpe had knowledge about Suhas Shetty's murder plan. Many people supported it when miscreants attacked Suhas Shetty, he added. Suhas's parents, Moodbidri MLA Umanath Kotian, VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell, and others offered floral tribute to Suhas Shetty near Sharada Mantapa in Bajpe. MLAs Harish Poonja, U Rajesh Naik, Y Bharath Shetty, D Vedavyas Kamath and MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur were present. Due to the rally, businesses remained closed, and law enforcement enhanced security measures in the vicinity. The bus services operating between Kinnigoli-Kateel-Bajpe-Mangaluru were rerouted.
