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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Madhya Pradesh cop seen on video ‘ordering gym not to allow Muslims', sent to police lines
A sub-inspector with the Madhya Pradesh Police has been removed from active duty and attached to police lines after a video surfaced showing him instructing a gym owner to prohibit people from the Muslim community from entering the premises. According to police sources, a group of people had raised objection to the presence of Muslim trainers at the gym in Bhopal's Ayodhya Nagar locality. Police personnel, including SI Dinesh Sharma, were subsequently called to the spot to manage the situation. In the video, Sharma is purportedly heard saying that Muslims should not 'come here to give or take training'. The video sparked outrage, prompting an internal inquiry into Sharma's conduct. He was subsequently removed from field duty and sent to the police lines pending further investigation. A senior police officer said Sharma had been deployed to maintain order after members of a right-wing group arrived at the gym. 'The SI had reached the spot because the members of the pro-Hindutva organisations turned up, and his presence was necessary to maintain law and order. We are investigating the allegations. Right now, he has been sent to police lines.' Following the incident, BJP MP from Bhopal, Alok Sharma, told the media on Sunday that a 'list of gym instructors' in the city had been compiled, and insisted that women clients should be trained only by women instructors. 'The list of gym trainers will be handed over to the police, who will act according to the law,' he said. Congress MLA Arif Masood criticised the move, questioning the rationale behind targeting gym professionals based on religion. 'Is running a gym now a crime? If it's being run following rules, then what is the problem?' he asked. Right-wing groups' opposition to Muslim trainers has not been confined to Bhopal. Similar actions have been reported in Indore as well. The campaign gathered momentum following the arrest of Mohsin Khan, a shooting coach accused of operating an unlicensed academy and allegedly involved in cases of rape and molestation.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
FIR filed against SDPI secretary for provocative remarks
Koppal: A formal complaint was lodged against SDPI secretary Arshad at the city police station on Tuesday, accusing him of making inflammatory remarks aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit incident took place during a protest rally organised by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's district committee in opposition to the Waqf Amendment Bill on May rally began at the clock tower and moved towards Kurugodu studio where Arshad reportedly made incendiary comments regarding Modi, Amit Shah, the RSS, and pro-Hindutva groups. The complaint was filed by a BJP member who alleges that these remarks were designed to incite hostility and division among the complaint suggests that the protesters intentionally made provocative statements at the rally that were harmful to the central govt and public welfare, potentially inciting animosity among local Hindus and Sangh Parivar youth, threatening peace and order.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Terror attack victim Manjunath Rao cremated with police honours
Shivamogga The mortal remains of Manjunath Rao, who died in the terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Kashmir, were consigned to flames in Shivamogga on Thursday. The final rites were conducted with police honours in the presence of family members, elected representatives, and senior officers of the Shivamogga district administration. Hundreds of people paid their respects to the deceased and took part in the procession. The ambulance carrying the body reached the city by 10 a.m. Along the route, many people stopped the vehicle and paid their respects. Workers of the pro-Hindutva groups took out a bike rally along with the ambulance. Manjunath Rao's wife Pallavi and son Abhijaya travelled from Bengaluru in a separate vehicle. Shivamogga district administration had made security arrangements at Mr. Rao's residence at Vijaya Nagar. Barricades were in place to handle the crowd visiting the house to pay homage. The public were allowed to pay respect after the rituals were conducted. Manjunath Rao's mother, Sumathi, was inconsolable. Many of his relatives from Shivamogga and distant places had gathered. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi was among the elected representatives who paid homage and addressed the gathering at the residence. Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa also visited the residence and paid his respects to the deceased. Later, the body was taken in a procession to the Rotary crematorium. The body was placed in a specially decorated vehicle. Besides the family members, MP for Shivamogga B.Y. Raghavendra, S.N. Channabasappa, MLA, and others accompanied the procession, which covered Sagar Road, Kuvempu Road, Sheenappa Shetty Circle, A.A. Circle, and Shivappa Nayaka Circle before reaching the crematorium. The traders and businessmen of the city observed a bandh during the procession. The business establishments on Nehru Road, Durgigudi, and Gandhi Bazaar remained closed. Manjunath Rao's son Abhijaya performed the last rites.
