Police accused of arresting innocents, keeping women under illegal detention

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November 16, 2011

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Mangalore, November 16: Allegations of arresting and harassing innocent people including women are coming from Ullal, Bajpe, Suratkal and Kavoor jurisdictional police limits, following the recent untoward incidents under the limits of Mangalore City Police Commissionerate.

According to a media report, police, who have interrogated more than two dozens of people in the past four days, kept a few among them under illegal detention. Family sources said that at least women were also there among the illegally detained persons.

It is learnt that these detentions have been carried out under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police Jaggannath.

Three brutal murders and one murder attempt cases have been registered under the limits of Mangalore city police Commissionerate between November 11 and November 13.

Local people have expressed fear that there has been a systematic effort to give a communal angle to these untoward these incidents, despite the fact that police themselves have claimed that the rivalry between gangs and disputes were the reason behind these crimes.

Bajpe police have identified one Naushad from Farangipet as one of the accused in connection with the murder attempt on Bajrang Dal activist Raveendra, who was stabbed by miscreants near Gurpur Kaikamba last Sunday.

In order to know his whereabouts, police had taken his brother-in-law into custody from his from his home on Monday night.

Family members of Naushad have accused the police of taking his mother and wife into their custody after storming into their house in Krishnapur in the wee hours of Tuesday. According to the family members, these women still did not return after police took them from home.

It is also learnt that the police, who consider the murder attempt on Ravindra as a revenge to the murder of Kabir, who was killed in last February, have taken the friends of Kabir into custody and kept them under illegal detention since last three days. Report claims that apart from Kabir's brother a few persons from Gurpur, Kaikamba and Addoor including Sarfaraz, Jaleel and Mohammed have been taken into police custody.

On November 13, Ullal police had taken two persons belonging to an organisation in to their custody and released after a day-long interrogation. On November 15, the same police had taken five persons from Kinya-Malar area into their custody and released few of them in the evening, it is learnt.

'Police misbehaved with women'

Meanwhile, Sameena, DK district president of Women's Front of India, has accused the Bajpe police of misbehaving with her and fellow members.

“The mother and wife of Nashad are under illegal police detention. When we asked the necessity of arresting innocent women, Bajpe Police Inspector Dinakar Shetty and P P Santosh misbehaved with us and took our photographs forcefully. They also noted down our address”, she said.

“When we reminded the police about the law which prohibits keeping women under their custody after 7:30 pm, Inspector Shetty threatened us saying that he would act according to their wish”, Sameena said.

Denial

While contacted, Bajpe police denied the allegation of illegal detention. “We found out Naushad's house only on Tuesday morning. It is true that we had fetched two women from that house. However, we had allowed them to go home in the evening after collecting information from them”, said Mr Shetty.

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November 25,2024

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Hindu Religious Endowment Department to submit a proposal for constructing a gold chariot for the presiding deity of the state, Chamundeshwari, official sources said on Monday.

The directive follows a request from Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Dinesh Gooligowda, who highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, which dates back to the 12th century AD.

Gooligowda noted that the existing wooden chariot, donated by devotees from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has deteriorated over time.

“Devotees have expressed their desire to organise a ‘rathotsava’ using a gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari. This proposal has been under consideration for some time, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore,” the MLC said.

He emphasised that the government’s financial involvement would not be required, as devotees are willing to contribute towards making the chariot a reality.

Gooligowda proposed a deadline for the 2025 Dasara festival for the completion of the chariot, ensuring it is ready for the grand procession featuring the idol of Chamundeshwari.

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November 27,2024

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Bengaluru: Amidst the ongoing Waqf controversy in the state, a Vokkaliga seer has sparked controversy by suggesting the disenfranchisement of Muslims, claiming it would end vote bank politics in India.

The provocative remarks were made by Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami during a protest organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, a farmers’ organization with links to the RSS. The protest focused on farmers' lands being marked as Waqf properties.

"Politicians are exploiting this issue for votes. Muslims should be deprived of voting rights. This step is necessary to eliminate vote bank politics and allow India to prosper," the seer stated. He is the head of the Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamsthana Mutt, which was founded with support from JD(S) leader and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.

The seer also made misleading claims about Pakistan, stating, “In Pakistan, minorities don’t have the right to vote. If we implement the same in India, Muslims would be isolated, and peace would prevail.” However, minorities in Pakistan have voting rights. 

Chandrashekaranatha Swami continued his criticism of the Waqf Board, accusing it of unlawfully seizing properties. “It is unjust to take someone’s property. We must ensure that the Waqf Board is abolished,” he said. He further emphasized the need for farmers' land to remain protected, even at the cost of political fallout.

Minister Condemns Remarks

Minister for Social Welfare, H.C. Mahadevappa, swiftly condemned the seer’s comments, stating, “After years of struggle, Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar established the principle of ‘one vote, one value.’ It is crucial for Dalits, backward communities, and minorities to understand its significance.”

He continued, "Those who spread hatred for political gain under the guise of religion must end their harmful rhetoric."

Earlier, Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami had stirred controversy by suggesting that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah step down to allow Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to assume the role of Chief Minister for the remainder of the term. The statement created a fresh political debate, raising questions about the power dynamics in Karnataka's ruling party.

The seer remarked, “Everyone has had the opportunity to hold the Chief Minister’s position, except D.K. Shivakumar. I request our experienced Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to vacate the post and bless Shivakumar with the opportunity.”

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November 16,2024

Mangaluru: The Kavoor police in Mangaluru, Karnataka, have arrested three individuals from Kerala in connection with two separate cybercrime cases, including one involving extortion under the guise of a "digital arrest."

City Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal reported that one of the arrested individuals, Nisar, a resident of Ernakulam district, posed as a CBI officer. He allegedly threatened the complainant with arrest and extorted Rs 68 lakh. A case has been filed under sections 66 (C) and 66 (D) of the IT Act, and sections 308 (2) and 381 (4) of BNS.

In another case, the Kavoor police arrested two men, Sahil K P of Thiruvannur, Kozhikode, and Muhammad Nashath of Mappila Koyilandy, Kerala, in connection with a share trade fraud. The accused are alleged to have deceived the complainant by promising substantial profits from an investment in the stock market. Trusting the fraudsters, the complainant invested Rs 90 lakh, which was subsequently lost. A case has been registered under sections 66 (C) and 66 (D) of the IT Act, and sections 318 (4) and 3 (5) of BNS.

The accused were arrested in Koyilandi and presented before the court. The operation was carried out under the guidance of City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal, led by Mangaluru North Sub-Division ACP Srikanth K, Kavoor Inspector Raghavendra Byndoor, Kavoor PSI Mallikarjuna Biradara, and staff members Ramanna Shetty, Bhuvaneshwari, Rajappa Kashibai, Praveen N, and Malatesh. 

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