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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Speaker Khader takes stock of rain situation from Medina
1 2 Mangaluru: Assembly speaker UT Khader, who is on haj pilgrimage, directed officials of Dakshina Kannada to take necessary precautions and conduct rescue operations. Khader stated that he discussed precautionary measures and necessary rescue operations with district officials, instructing them to prepare NDRF and other rescue teams. "Due to heavy rains in Dakshina Kannada district, landslides in various areas of Ullal taluk resulted in loss of lives. Receiving information, I instructed district officials to take necessary precautions. The district is experiencing widespread rainfall, leading to landslides and loss of life in Belma and Manjanady villages of Ullal taluk. In the Ullal City Municipality area, water entered homes in low-lying areas due to artificial flooding, causing property damage," he said. He held discussions with district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and revenue minister Krishna Byre Gowda, bringing the issue to their attention. "Compensation for the families of the deceased and those who suffered property damage will be provided based on reports, and a special officer will be appointed to oversee the situation in Dakshina Kannada. I am in constant contact with representatives of each village and local panchayat, receiving updates and discussing rescue efforts," Khader said. Additional district officials, tahsildars, and other authorities are stationed at the sites where landslides and other natural calamities were reported. Local representatives, office bearers of organisations, and officials from all departments have been instructed to cooperate with the public, who are also urged to remain vigilant, he added. Prayers offered for slain Rahiman Khader said a special prayer was offered at Al-Quba, the first mosque of Islam in the holy city of Medina, led by the esteemed Khaleel Tangal, for the spiritual victory of Abdul Rahiman, the secretary of Kolthmajalu Mosque and SKSSF activist, who fell victim to the atrocities of communal hooligans.
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Murder of labourer triggers political turmoil and outrage in coast area
Mangaluru: The murder of Abdul Rahim, a daily wage labourer in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, has sparked widespread outrage, triggering political resignations, accusations of communal targeting, and calls for urgent government action. Rahim, who was hacked to death earlier this week, was described by community leaders as an innocent man known for his secular values. A father and a peace-loving citizen, Rahim served as the General Secretary of his local mohalla committee and was an active member of the Sunni Students Federation of South India (SKSSF). He was reportedly attacked alongside another youth, who survived with serious injuries. Speaking at a press conference in Mangaluru, SKSSF State General Secretary Anees Kousari condemned the killing as a consequence of rising hate speech and unchecked communalism. 'This brutal act is not just a crime, it's a chilling message to the working-class people who live peacefully across communities,' he said. The organisation warned of widespread protests if the perpetrators and hate speech propagators are not swiftly arrested. The SKSSF also demanded Rs50 lakh in compensation for Rahim's family and announced plans to honour his memory with blood donation drives at 100 centres and interfaith prayer meetings across 300 branches in the district. Echoing similar concerns, the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) alleged that right-wing groups were responsible for the murder. At a separate press briefing, SDPI State Committee member Riyaz Kadambu criticised the silence of senior political leaders and questioned the government's apparent apathy. 'The DGP has not visited the district. Muslim MLAs have not spoken out. And the Chief Minister has yet to issue a statement,' he said. Kadambu also questioned Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao's comments suggesting the murder was due to personal enmity, saying it undermines the gravity of the situation. Adding to the political fallout, several Muslim leaders from the Congress party tendered their resignations during an emergency meeting at Shadi Mahal in Bolar on Thursday. M.S. Mohammad, State General Secretary of the Minority Cell; K. Abdul Rauf, District Vice-President; and former mayor K. Ashraf were among the prominent figures who stepped down, citing the state's failure to curb communal violence and its neglect of the Muslim community's concerns. 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 Hameed, President of the Minority Cell, informed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had sought a week's time to respond to their grievances.
Hans India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Murder of Labourer Triggers Political Turmoil and Outrage in Coastal Karnataka
Mangaluru: The murder of Abdul Rahim, a daily wage labourer in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, has sparked widespread outrage, triggering political resignations, accusations of communal targeting, and calls for urgent government action. Rahim, who was hacked to death earlier this week, was described by community leaders as an innocent man known for his secular values. A father and a peace-loving citizen, Rahim served as the General Secretary of his local mohalla committee and was an active member of the Sunni Students Federation of South India (SKSSF). He was reportedly attacked alongside another youth, who survived with serious injuries. Speaking at a press conference in Mangaluru, SKSSF State General Secretary Anees Kousari condemned the killing as a consequence of rising hate speech and unchecked communalism. 'This brutal act is not just a crime, it's a chilling message to the working-class people who live peacefully across communities,' he said. The organisation warned of widespread protests if the perpetrators and hate speech propagators are not swiftly arrested. The SKSSF also demanded ₹50 lakh in compensation for Rahim's family and announced plans to honour his memory with blood donation drives at 100 centres and interfaith prayer meetings across 300 branches in the district. Echoing similar concerns, the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) alleged that right-wing groups were responsible for the murder. At a separate press briefing, SDPI State Committee member Riyaz Kadambu criticised the silence of senior political leaders and questioned the government's apparent apathy. 'The DGP has not visited the district. Muslim MLAs have not spoken out. And the Chief Minister has yet to issue a statement,' he said. Kadambu also questioned Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao's comments suggesting the murder was due to personal enmity, saying it undermines the gravity of the situation. Adding to the political fallout, several Muslim leaders from the Congress party tendered their resignations during an emergency meeting at Shadi Mahal in Bolar on Thursday. M.S. Mohammad, State General Secretary of the Minority Cell; K. Abdul Rauf, District Vice-President; and former mayor K. Ashraf were among the prominent figures who stepped down, citing the state's failure to curb communal violence and its neglect of the Muslim community's concerns. Shahul Hameed, President of the Minority Cell, informed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had sought a week's time to respond to their grievances. However, party leaders said continued inaction had eroded trust, prompting them to resign. Reports suggest mass resignations were submitted by Congress minority office-bearers at all levels. The situation has heightened communal tensions in the region, long considered a sensitive belt in Karnataka's coastal landscape. Activists and political observers warn that unless decisive steps are taken to uphold justice and ensure security for all communities, the consequences could be grave.
