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New Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
People need not fear cops in Dakshina Kannada: Home Minister G Parameshwara
BENGALURU: After the BJP accused police of harassing members of pro-Hindu organisations, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said common people need not worry and he would ensure that people are not harassed. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Parameshwara said one need not have to get scared in the Dakshina Kannada district. 'Those who work against law, those who indulge in anti-public activities, they might have to fear. But common people need not have to fear or worry,' he said. He said in Coastal Karnataka, the police might have got the information about those indulging in communal violence. 'As a duty, the policemen are doing night rounds and has increased the numbers. They are also visiting to instill courage and trust in people. At the same time, if there are anti-social elements, to monitor them, night rounds are being done. Public need not have to panic, I can assure that they will not be harmed,'' he said. Union Minister for State Shobha Karandlaje and other BJP leaders alleged that police are harassing Hindu activists. When asked, Parameshwara said they are not targeting anyone. 'Those violating laws, they have to fear,'' he said. Parameshwara said they have established Anti Communal Force, and in next 10 days, they are expected to launch it. 'Even then, there will be some opposition. But it is the responsibility of the State Government to maintain law and order, and peace. This is why we need to take action. 'Neither myself nor Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gives instruction to police every one hour. The police department officials take action on spot what has to be done at that time as per the rules,'' he added. On preventing some people from entering Dakshina Kannada, he said,'If there are people who indulge directly or supporting murder, looting, what should be done for them? They should be kept away from the place. Also, there is law and based on that, next course of action will be taken,' he said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka home minister denies BJPcharge of police bias in Dakshina Kannada
Bengaluru: Home minister G Parameshwara Wednesday said the state govt will operationalise the Anti-Communal Force (ACF) in coastal districts within the next 10 days, amid escalating political tensions over alleged police action against members of pro-Hindu organisations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "There may be some resistance to it, but the govt has a responsibility to maintain peace and necessary measures will be taken in this regard," Parameshwara said. The proposed ACF is expected to operate primarily in sensitive districts such as Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, which witnessed frequent communal flare-ups. The initiative forms part of the Congress govt's broader efforts to maintain law and order in the coastal belt. The announcement comes even as BJP accused police in Dakshina Kannada of unfairly targeting those associated with Hindu groups. Dismissing the charges, Parameshwara assured that police were acting within legal boundaries and ordinary citizens had no reason to be alarmed. "There is no reason for anyone to worry. Only those working against the law and people might have to worry. We will not allow anything that will trouble the common people," he stated. BJP had raised concerns over reports that police had identified and visited the homes of Hindu organisation members at night, allegedly as part of a move to extern some of them. The home minister clarified that these operations were part of routine law enforcement based on intelligence inputs. "Police may have information about those involved in communal activities in that region. So they have decided to increase the night rounds, and are visiting houses to instill confidence and also to verify about elements involved in communal activities," Parameshwara added. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "There is no reason for common people to worry and we will ensure that no problem is caused to them. No one will be targeted," he added. On concerns about political influence on policing, the minister reaffirmed the autonomy of law enforcement agencies. "Neither I nor the chief minister will give instructions to police on an hourly or a day-to-day basis. The officials decide. We may inquire about the action taken when any incident happens, but it is officials who decide and take action locally based on the situation," he said.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Case against RSS leader over ‘revengeful' memorial meet for ex-Bajrang Dal member
A case has been registered against a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district, Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, for allegedly making provocative statements that were deemed to incite unrest in Bantwal Rural Police booked Bhat for comments made during a condolence meeting for former Bajrang Dal member Suhas Shetty on May 12. Shetty was murdered by a group of assailants on May 1, in what is being deemed as revenge killing. advertisement'This isn't an emotional condolence meet, but this should be a revengeful condolence meet. You can't walk away by just offering flowers to a photo, this can't end here, it's a fight for thousands of years,' Bhat reportedly said addressing the gathering. He also criticised the Congress-led state government, accusing it of engaging in appeasement politics. Following the registration of the case, Bhat moved the Karnataka High Court fearing arrest. During the hearing, the court directed that no coercive action be taken against him. Bhat informed the court that he is a law-abiding citizen and would cooperate fully with the investigating is a prominent Hindutva activist who runs a chain of educational institutions and heads several organisations, largely based in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district. He is also seen as a mentor to several BJP leaders, including the late Ananth Kumar, Prathap Simha, Nalin Kumar Kateel and have been renewed tensions in the communally sensitive coastal belt of Karnataka following the consecutive murders of Shetty and Abdul Raheem alias Imtiyaz, on May 27, in what appears to be part of retaliatory or tit-for-tat killings. Raheem was allegedly killed in retaliation for the murder of Shetty on May 1 on a busy street in development also comes a day after the police in Dakshina Kannada filed a case against 15 members of a pro-Hindu group for holding an unauthorised protest outside a police station in the district. The protest was reportedly in response to late-night visits by police to the homes of Hindu outfit leaders in Kadaba taluk, carried out under the orders of the newly appointed Superintendent of Police. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
RSS functionary Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat booked for provocative speech in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district police registered a case against RSS functionary Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat for allegedly delivering a provocative speech during a condolence meeting held in Bantwal. According to police, the event took place on May 12 at the Madwa Palace Kalyana Mantapa in Kavalapaduru village, which falls under the jurisdiction of Bantwal Rural police station. The meeting was organised following the recent murder of Suhas Shetty within Mangaluru City police limits. While addressing a gathering of around 500 people at the event, Bhat allegedly made statements that could disturb communal harmony and incite animosity between different communities. Citing concerns over potential threats to law and order, police registered a case against Bhat on Monday at Bantwal Rural police station under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. BJP: State attempting to implement police raj BJP state general secretary V Sunil Kumar criticised the state govt alleging that there was an attempt to implement a police raj system in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. 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 He claimed that on the pretext of controlling hate speech, unnecessary cases are being filed against notable figures in Hindu organisations, including RSS functionary Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, causing harassment. "Govt itself is promoting hate speech and is restricting stringent actions to Hindu organisations. Such unilateral actions by govt are unacceptable," he said. He questioned police for not taking action against those who speak of murder by brandishing swords and knives. He warned that these police actions could lead to further unrest in Dakshina Kannada district and advised against using FIRs as a tool for creating an illusion of peace. "Govt should work on building trust across all sections of society," he said. BJP Yuva Morcha district president Nandan Mallya, condemning the case filed against Prabhakar Bhat, said since the Congress govt came to power in the state, continuous cases have been filed against leaders and activists of Hindu organisations, creating an atmosphere of fear. "Police are intimidating Hindu activists by visiting their homes late at night, when women and children are present. It is inhumane behaviour and an abuse of power by the authorities. Such attempts to suppress pro-Hindu voices through legal cases are anti-democratic and not acceptable. To maintain the peaceful environment of the district, such politically motivated police actions must stop immediately," said Mallya.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Case filed against 15 Hindu outfit members in Karnataka for ‘unlawful assembly'
The police in Dakshina Kannada have filed a case against 15 members of a pro-Hindu group for holding an unauthorised protest outside a police station in the district. The protest reportedly came in response to late-night visits by police to the homes of Hindu outfit leaders in Kadaba taluk, ordered by the new Superintendent of Police, Dr police, reportedly as part of an intensified surveillance drive, visited the residences of several individuals associated with various Hindu outfits in the region, took GPS-tagged photographs and collected personal details. The move drew sharp criticism from local leaders and community members, who allege that the actions were excessive and conducted without notice. In protest, several people held a demonstration outside the Kadaba police station in Dakshina Kannada. Following which police registered a case against the protestors, for assembling unlawfully without prior permission and staging a demonstration in violation of public order visited our homes at night and portrayed us like criminals. This has created fear and unrest in our families,' said Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) district joint secretary Pramod Rai, expressing outrage over the police operations. Rai further warned that continued harassment of members could provoke widespread protests in the region. The FIR names Pramod Rai, Tilak and Sharath from Nanduguri; Mohan from Kerekodi; Chandrashekhar, Deekayya, and Umesh from Nujibaltila; Mahesh and Sujith from Kutruppadi; Shreyas from Nanduguri; as well as Radhakrishna, Jayanth, and three development comes after the Karnataka government implemented a Communal Violence Prevention Task Force. The announcement, made by Home Minister G Parameshwara on May 29, was made in response to the unrest in coastal and central districts with a spate of violent murders reported in recent weeks. advertisementParameshwara told the media that the government had identified Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts as sensitive zones. 'We will take action without delay. If this happens every time, we will not be able to sit idly by. We will tighten the law further,' he had said. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
