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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Top police brass in coastal Karnataka changed in wake of communal murders
In the wake of a fresh cycle of communal murders in the coastal regions of Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada over the last month, the Karnataka government after being under pressure from its local party unit, has effected a series of changes to senior police officers deputed to the region. On Thursday, the government appointed Deputy Inspector General-rank officer C H Sudhir Kumar Reddy as the new Mangaluru police commissioner, in place of the incumbent Anupam Agrawal. Reddy, who served previously as the superintendent of police (SP) of the Dakshina Kannada region, is currently a joint director in the state intelligence department. He is considered to have extensive knowledge of the coastal region and is regarded as a no-nonsense police officer. The government also appointed the current SP for the coastal Udupi region, K Arun, as the new SP of the neighbouring Dakshina Kannada district in place of the incumbent officer, N Yathish. Arun is considered to be familiar with policing the communally polarised coastal region on account of a fairly successful tenure of 21 months in the neighbouring coastal Karnataka region. While Agrawal served a 21-month tenure as Mangaluru police commissioner, Yathish held the Dakshina Kannada post for less than a year. Agrawal has been moved to the Economic Offences unit of the CID, and Yathish is yet to be posted. The Karnataka government has also appointed former Mangaluru deputy commissioner for law and order, Hariram Shankar, who is currently with the state intelligence department, as the new SP for the Udupi region. The order for the change of guard of the top police brass for the coastal Karnataka region came on a day when many leaders of the minority unit of the ruling Congress party in coastal Karnataka submitted resignations to protest three communal killings in the region. The cycle of murders occurred after a lapse of nearly three years. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held a breakfast meeting with senior Congress leader B K Hariprasad on Thursday to ostensibly discuss the communal murders in coastal Karnataka. Hariprasad, who hails from the region and enjoys the confidence of the All India Congress Committee, is reported to have suggested strong measures to control the law and order situation. 'We discussed the Mangaluru situation in particular,' Siddaramaiah said after the meeting with Hariprasad. 'We have to restore the communal harmony in the region. Hindus and Muslims should not hold hatred for each other. I have asked Hariprasad to travel to Mangaluru,' Siddaramaiah said. 'The CM has discussed the Mangaluru issue extensively,' Hariprasad, who hails from an OBC community in coastal Karnataka, said after the meeting. The current Dakshina Kannada in-charge minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, also reportedly visited Siddaramaiah and sought to be relieved of his charge. Rao, who is the state health minister, represents a constituency in Bengaluru. In the latest communal murder in coastal Karnataka, a sand supplier and mosque secretary in the Bantwal region of Dakshina Kannada, Abdul Rahim, 32, was murdered on May 27. Three people, Deepak Poojary, 21, Prithviraj, 21, and Chiranthan, 19, all residents of Bantwal, have been arrested so far. A friend of the victim, Kalandar Shafi, 29, who was severely injured in the attack, is under treatment at the ICU of a hospital. The attack came on the heels of the murder of a criminal history sheeter, Suhas Shetty, 32, who was a Bajrang Dal activist and a key accused in the July 2022 murder of Mohammed Fazil in Surathkal. Naushad alias Chotte Naushad, one of the accused in Shetty's murder, was attacked with stones in the Mangaluru Central Prison on May 19. Prior to Shetty's murder, Mohammed Ashraf, 36, a vagabond, was lynched by a mob in Mangaluru on April 28 for a slogan he raised. Coastal Karnataka has a long-running cycle of communal murders perpetrated by gangs that enjoy the political patronage of communal groups in the religiously polarised region. Shetty's murder was allegedly committed at the behest of Mohammed Adil, Fazil's brother. Fazil, 23, was murdered at a clothing store in Surathkal on the outskirts of Mangaluru city on the evening of July 28, 2022. In the wake of Rahim's murder on May 27, Karnataka Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) R Hitendra had stated that the police would take 'extraordinary steps' to regulate the law and order in coastal Karnataka. The ADGP said the coastal region had not witnessed a series of murders for three years. 'In addition to regular preventive measures, some extraordinary steps are being taken. I have given instructions to the Dakshina Kannada and Mangaluru police officers,' he said. In the previous high-profile cycle of murders in 2022, an 18-year-old from Kerala, Masood B, was killed in the Bellare village on July 20; a BJP youth leader from the same village, Praveen Nettaru, 32, was killed on July 26 in an apparent act of revenge; and Fazil, 23, was killed on July 28 in retaliation. The Karnataka government also 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 the three communally sensitive districts of the state. 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 in January 2025.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Let harmony prevail, communal hatred end in Mangaluru: CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday insisted that communal harmony must prevail and hatred must end in Dakshina Kannada district. The coastal district is on the boil following the murder of a youth on May 27 in Bantwal. Prohibitory orders have been clamped there till May 30. The Chief Minister on Thursday visited Congress MLC B K Hariprasad's residence where he had a discussion on the prevailing situation in Dakshina Kannada district. We had a general discussion on the prevailing situation in Mangaluru. There should be communal harmony in that region. There should not be any hatred among Hindus and Muslims. We have to bring harmony there, for which we had a discussion, Siddaramaiah told reporters after visiting Hariprasad's house. He said he has asked Hariprasad to visit Mangaluru. Regarding the revengeful killings in Dakshina Kannada, Siddaramaiah said, We will take action as per law against anyone involved in it irrespective of how influential that person is. No one is above the law. Law alone is above all. When asked whether anti-communal task force will be constituted, Siddaramaiah said he will discuss about it. Siddaramaiah also said that he would hold a meeting on rain situation in the state with the deputy commissioners of districts and district Panchayat chief executive officers on Friday, which the ministers and secretaries will also attend. Police have detained three people including prime suspects Deepak and Sumith in connection with Rahiman murder case. The killing comes close on the heels of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty's murder on May 1.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Let harmony prevail, communal hatred end in Mangaluru: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah insisted that communal harmony must prevail and hatred must end in Dakshina Kannada district. The coastal district is on the boil following the murder of a youth on May 27 in Bantwal. Prohibitory orders have been clamped in the town till May 30. On May 29, the Chief Minister went to the residence of Congress MLC B. K. Hariprasad to discuss the prevailing situation in Dakshina Kannada district. 'We had a general discussion on the prevailing situation in Mangaluru. There should be communal harmony in that region. There should not be any hatred among Hindus and Muslims. We have to bring harmony there, for which we had a discussion,' Siddaramaiah told reporters after visiting Mr. Hariprasad's house. He said he has asked Mr. Hariprasad to visit Mangaluru. Regarding the revengeful killings in Dakshina Kannada, Mr. Siddaramaiah said, 'We will take action as per law against anyone involved in it irrespective of how influential that person is. No one is above the law. Law alone is above all.' When asked whether anti-communal task force will be constituted, Mr. Siddaramaiah said he will discuss about it. Mr. Siddaramaiah said that he would hold a meeting on the rain situation in Karnataka with the deputy commissioners of districts and CEOs of zilla panchayats on May 30, which the ministers and secretaries will also attend. Police have detained three persons, including prime suspects Deepak and Sumith, in connection with the murder of Abdul Rehman in Bantwal. The killing comes close on the heels of the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty on May 1.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Minister launches Stree Nidhi digital recovery app
Vijayawada: Minister for MSME and SERP Kondapalli Srinivas on Thursday launched Stree Nidhi Recovery App in Vijayawada. Stree Nidhi, which plays a crucial role in providing timely and affordable credit to the poor SHG members to alleviate poverty, has initiated digital process to repay the loans for their benefit. Stree Nidhi has taken steps to provide necessary loans to poor women within 48 hours through modern technological methods like mobile technology and biometrics, in collaboration with government, banks, and other financial institutions. To accelerate the loan repayment process, ensure financial transparency, and enable beneficiaries to achieve progress in payment security, Stree Nidhi and Union Bank of India have jointly developed a digital app named 'Stree Nidhi', informed Stree Nidhi managing director Hariprasad. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Srinivas, the chief guest, stated that due to illiteracy, rural women waste a lot of time making traditional repayments of their loans. Additionally, lack of understanding of financial transactions and clarity on how much they have repaid can make them cheated, potentially increasing their financial burden. Considering these factors, the Minister expressed delight that Stree Nidhi is moving towards modern technology to accelerate the financial progress of rural women and protect them from falling prey to microfinance. He added that providing the facility for payments through the Stree Nidhi App, in a digital format, will benefit the beneficiaries. He congratulated the banking partners, who collaborated through CSR funds to implement the App. Union Bank General Manager Bhaskar Rao expressed happiness at Union Bank being a partner in the digital payment app. SERP CEO Vakati Karuna stated that Stree Nidhi is an integral part of the SERP organisation and contributes to the financial development of poor women in rural and urban areas.
India Today
10-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
Is gum care the next step in everyday wellness?
Maintaining good oral health and hygiene is not only essential for a confident smile but also for overall well-being. Traditionally, oral care meant choosing between minty or citrus-flavoured toothpastes and alcohol-based mouthwashes, each promising a brighter smile and fresher breath. In recent years, however, as conversations around wellness and conscious living have grown, interest in sustainable and holistic approaches to dental hygiene has gained momentum. This shift has brought botanical ingredients into the spotlight. Rooted in centuries of herbal tradition and now backed by growing scientific research, plant-based ingredients such as neem, miswak, pomegranate etc. are showing great promise in promoting stronger teeth and healthier spoke with Dr Hariprasad, senior research scientist, Himalaya wellness company, to get more THESE INGREDIENTS?Botanical ingredients come from various parts of plants, such as roots, leaves, bark, seeds, and flowers. They've been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine systems around the world for treating everything from wounds to inflammation. In oral care, these ingredients offer a wide array of benefits, including:Anti-inflammatory effects that help calm swollen or irritated gums. Antibacterial properties that fight plaque and harmful microbes in the compounds that promote healing of minor wounds, ulcers, or bleeding. Natural freshness, without the synthetic additives commonly found in commercial PLANT-BASED INGREDIENTS1. Neem Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, neem is known for its strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory can inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans, a primary culprit in tooth neem twigs were used as natural toothbrushes in many Indian households. Today, neem extracts form a crucial ingredient in toothpastes and mouthwashes, helping fight plaque, reduce gum inflammation, and prevent tooth decay.2. MintMint is valued not only for its refreshing flavour but also for its antimicrobial and soothing essential oils derived from mint, especially menthol, are effective at combating oral bacteria and freshen breath effectively. Mint also has mild anaesthetic properties, offering temporary relief from minor oral to its invigorating taste and health benefits, mint is a staple in many toothpastes, mouthwashes, and chewing gums.3. XylitolXylitol is a natural sugar alcohol commonly found in fruits and vegetables, and it's well-known for its dental regular sugar, xylitol does not feed harmful oral bacteria and actively inhibits the growth of Streptococcus use of xylitol, through oral care products, can help reduce plaque formation, neutralize mouth acidity, and prevent tooth decay. Besides, it stimulates saliva flow, which aids in natural remineralisation of teeth.4. PomegranateRich in antioxidants and polyphenols, pomegranate is a powerful natural agent for oral extracts contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that target common oral pathogens, helping reduce plaque accumulation, soothe gum inflammation, and promote overall gum is increasingly being incorporated into mouthwashes and toothpaste formulations for its therapeutic potential in maintaining oral above article is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical seek the guidance of your dentist or other qualified health professional for any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.
