Banned books of Mate Mahadevi still available: Veerashaiva outfit

DHNS
September 22, 2017

Bengaluru, Sept 22: The Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha on Thursday trained its guns on Lingayat seer Mate Mahadevi, in the backdrop of the Supreme Court upholding the state government’s ban on her book on 12th-century reformer Basavanna.

Her book 'Basavana Vachana Deepti' was banned because she changed Basavanna’s pen name from ‘Kudalasangama Deva’ to ‘Linga Deva’. Many more books containing the same “distortion” continue to be sold in the market, Veerashaiva Mahasabha vice-president BS Sachidananda Murthy said, demanding the state government to seize them all.

“There are at least ten other volumes of Basavanna’s vachanas brought out by Mate Mahadevi in which she has used the Linga Deva pen name and they are still available in the market despite a ban,” Murthy said. “We are collecting all these books and we will file cases. We want the government also to act,” he said while flashing one of Mahadevi’s books brought out in 2011. “She is diluting Basavanna’s vachanas which will do only harm to the society.”

In 1997, the State government had ordered a ban and seizure of Basava Vachana Deepti, which it believed could hurt religious sentiments. The ban was upheld by a three-judge bench of the Karnataka High Court in June 2003. The apex court, on Wednesday, dismissed Mahadevi’s petition challenging the ban. The Veerashaiva Mahasabha also became a party in the Supreme Court case, supporting the ban.

Will abide by order: Mate

Mate Mahadevi, the ban on whose book Basava Vachana Deepthi has been upheld by the Supreme Court, said on Thursday that she would abide by the order of the apex court.

On being asked whether the court order was a setback to her, the head of the Basava Dharmapeetha said it was no setback to her. She said all copies of the book had sold before the government banned it and that it would not be reprinted.

‘No change in Mahasabha name’

Days after the warring Veerashaiva and Lingayat camps called truce on the demand for a separate religion, Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Mahasabha vice-president BS Sachidananda Murthy ruled out including the word ‘Lingayat’ in the organisation’s name. The Lingayat camp for long demanded that the organisation be called Akhila Bharata Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha, based on a decision that was taken many years ago. “It’s a lie. The name will change only if there’s consensus among all our members,” Murthy said.

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January 1,2025

Udupi: In a shocking case of investment fraud, a 72-year-old man from Udupi, Karnataka, lost Rs 49 lakh after falling prey to a deceptive stock market scheme. The incident highlights the growing menace of online scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.

According to the complaint filed by Francis Castelino, an unknown individual added his son's mobile number to a WhatsApp group titled "Stock Market Navigation." The group shared stock market insights and promised lucrative returns, convincing Castelino’s son to invest. Trusting the information, the son persuaded his father to make substantial investments.

On December 30, 2024, Castelino transferred Rs 17,00,000, his wife contributed Rs 10,50,000, and their son invested Rs 21,50,000 to the bank account provided by the fraudsters. 

However, when Castelino attempted to withdraw the invested money, he and his family were pressured to reinvest further. Realizing that the promised profits and their principal amount were not forthcoming, the family approached the police for help.

A case has been registered at the Udupi CEN Police Station under Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and 318(4) BNS. Investigations are underway to track down the culprits and recover the lost funds.

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January 9,2025

Udupi: In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 38-year-old woman from Karkala in Udupi district, has reportedly lost Rs 24 lakh to a digital arrest scam. The victim, Preema Sheril D'Souza, fell prey to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated through fake calls and threats.

According to the complaint filed, the incident unfolded on Tuesday when Preema received a call at 12:30 pm from an individual claiming to represent the Delhi Telecom Department. The caller alleged that another SIM card had been purchased using her Aadhaar number and was being used for illegal activities in Uttar Pradesh, leading to multiple cases being registered against her.

To add credibility to the scam, the caller arranged a video call where a person dressed as a police officer introduced himself as a CBI official. This individual instructed her to cooperate with the "investigation" and warned her not to disclose the matter to anyone. The scammer also issued threats, claiming that harm would come to her husband and child if she failed to comply.

Under duress, Preema was coerced into sharing her bank account details and transferring a staggering Rs 24 lakh to accounts specified by the fraudsters. She transferred Rs 14 lakh to an account in Federal Bank and Rs 10 lakh to an account in Yes Bank via RTGS from her Fixed Deposit account. The threats of an arrest warrant further pressured her into complying with the scammers' demands.

Upon realizing the fraud, she reported the incident to the authorities. A case has since been registered at the Karkala Rural Police Station, and investigations are underway.

This incident serves as a critical reminder to stay vigilant against such scams. Individuals are advised to verify the identity of callers and refrain from sharing sensitive information or transferring money without proper authentication. If you encounter similar fraudulent activities, report them immediately to the police or cybercrime cell.

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January 6,2025

Bengaluru: An eight-month old baby has been detected with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in a Bengaluru hospital on Monday, with reports going viral online. This is likely the first reported case of HMPV in the country after the recent spike in China.

The baby is reportedly undergoing treatment in a private hospital in northern Bengaluru.

The Karnataka state health department has maintained that there is no cause for concern.

"We don't know what strain of virus is spreading in China. Without knowing that, we cannot say that this reported case is concerning. We have been reviewing all influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) from December to check for any strain that is concerning. There is no such concerning spike across the state or country," said a well-placed source in the state health department.

The HMPV is a known virus (first discovered in 2001) that causes respiratory symptoms similar to that of a common cold, largely affecting children below the age of five. It is not a new virus.

Cases have been reported in the past, especially in the winter season, note experts and health department officials, making it not an immediate concern, unless an unusual spike is observed.

In December 2024, 714 suspected cases of HMPV were tested in 16 Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) across the country, of which only nine were confirmed positive.

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