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Time of India
5 days 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
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Hindu Groups Allege Police Harassment in Dakshina Kannada, Submit Appeal to Authorities
Mangaluru: A coalition of Hindu organisations under the banner of the United Forum of All Hindu Organisations has submitted a formal memorandum to the District Commissioner and the Inspector General of Police, alleging police harassment of Hindu activists in Dakshina Kannada district. The Forum has called for immediate intervention and a high-level inquiry into what it describes as "grave violations of civil liberties and constitutional rights." At a press conference held in Mangaluru, leaders from various affiliated groups accused district police of 'unlawful surveillance and intimidation,' claiming that activists have been summoned for questioning late at night without formal notices, photographed without consent, and had GPS data of their residences collected. They further alleged that even senior citizens and daily-wage workers with no history of activism had been subjected to harassment. The organisations cited several alleged violations of fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution and claimed that recent actions also contravened provisions of the Indian Penal Code. Particular concern was raised over arrests and FIRs being filed against individuals for their social media activity. In their appeal, the Forum demanded that: A high-level inquiry be initiated into the conduct of senior police officials. Police action adheres to the Supreme Court's guidelines on human rights. Elderly persons allegedly harassed should be compensated and receive written apologies; Officers found guilty of misconduct will be held accountable. Hindu leaders facing threats should be provided legal protection; Violence during the funeral procession of a local resident be probed and perpetrators prosecuted; A renewed investigation into the alleged role of banned groups in recent violence, including the murder of activist Suhas Shetty, be conducted. Hate speech cases be registered against certain SDPI leaders. Among those present at the press meet were religious and community leaders, including Vidyasaraswati Swamiji of Bharat Sant Samiti (Karnataka Region), Bhaskar Chandra Shetty of Hindu Yuva Sena, representatives from Shri Ram Sena, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Hindu Jagarana Vedike, and several legal professionals and social workers. The Forum maintained that its appeal was intended to safeguard democratic rights and ensure justice, while urging authorities to take swift and impartial action.
