Protest against interlocutors' report on Jammu & Kashmir

July 9, 2012

Mangalore, July 9:As part of the nationwide campaign 'Save Jammu and Kashmir', the members of Sangh Parivar in the city staged a demonstration in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner here on Monday.

The agitators, after categorically rejecting the interlocutors' report on Jammu and Kashmir calling it prejudiced, warned against any attempt to restore Kashmir's pre-1953 status.

Raising slogans against the report, the agitators said: “it is highly objectionable and will damage the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation”.

Mangalore MP Nalink Kumar Kateel addressing the protesters said that the saffron party would not hesitate to launch a movement if the UPA government at the Centre accepts the report of its interlocutors pertaining to special status for Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370.

"We will not sit as silent spectators and once again the nation will see the same movement once launched by (late) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh)," he said.

Mukherjee had launched a movement against the entry permit system that prevailed in J&K earlier under which citizens from other parts of the country had to obtain a permit to gain entry, he said.

Mukherjee had also raised his voice against grant of special status to Jammu and Kashmir under article 370, he recalled.

"It was due to the wrong ideology of (India's first Prime Minister late Jawaharlal) Nehru that Article 370 was incorporated in JK," he said.

Carving out of a special status for Jammu and Kashmir was a "historical blunder", Mr Kateel said. "The provision was intended to create a separate psyche that J&K are not as much part of India as other states are.

"The history will have to sit in judgment that Nehruvian vision on Kashmir proved costly for India," he said.

Bajrang Dal leader Sharan Pumpwell speaking on the occasion accused the Congress led Union government of helping the Pakistan.

Sudhakar Joshi, Advocate Suvritha Kumar, Jagadeesh Shenava, Gopal Kutthar, Dr Vaman Shenoy and Monappa Bhandary were present among others.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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