International Humanists Union demands justice in Saujanya case

December 17, 2013

Mangalore, Dec 17: The International Humanists and Ethical Union has urged the State government to probe into cases of rape, murder and unnatural deaths, which had taken place under the Ujire police station limits in Dakshina Kannada district from 1986 to 2012.

Addressing a news conference on Monday Babu Gogineni from London based International Humanist and Ethical Union said that even after 14 months of the brutal rape and murder of a student of SDM Pre-University College, the police have neither submitted a charge sheet to the Child Welfare Committee nor have they nabbed the rapists.

“Justice has been denied to victim and we have decided to make the victim's parents address the entire nation from Delhi soon. All steps will be taken to raise voice for justice and also to take up the matter with international human rights organizations,” said Babu Gogineni adding that Ujire - Dharmasthal has recorded 464 of unnatural deaths over the past ten years and no investigation has taken place so far.

“Even after protesting for justice for innocent minor girl's death, government has failed to handover the inquiry to CBI. The investigation has to be taken up under the surveillance of Supreme Court and it must be a neutral investigation. However, role of influential people in this case is evident by the way the case is being handled,” he said lauding the family of rape and murder case victim of Ujire for courageously fighting for justice.

Prof Narendra Nayak from the Federation of humanists Organisation said that there are several religious places in the district but so many unnatural deaths have not been reported in any such religious centre.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Clean and Green on Wheels: Mangaluru’s Push for Electric Public Transport

News Network

November 13,2024

In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

Comments