Two Muslim students assaulted for treating Hindu friends on Eid

August 9, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 9: Two Muslim students who organized a treat for their Hindu friends including girls in a hotel in Puttur were threatened and beaten up by Hindutva group members, on Thursday.

The victims are students Abdul Samad (21) and Muhammad Jalal (18), residents of Keremoole in Chikkmudnoor. While Samad is pursuing his MSW in Srinivas College in Mangalore, Jalal is in II PUC student at Pragathi Study Centre.

It is said that MSW students Deekshit, Lohila Meranda, Shwetha Kumari and Vishwalatha had come to Puttur on a case study of Dharmasthala Gramabhivriddhi Yojane.

However, when Samad came to know about his friends' visit to Puttur he contacted them and asked them to come over for a treat on the occasion of 'Eid-ul-Fitr' to a restaurant.

While the friends were having food in the restaurant a group of men approached them.

“Suraj, Sachin and another person approached us and said why we were dining with Hindu girls. They left the place saying just that,” said Samad and Jalal adding that while they came out of the hotel and boarded an auto, they received a call on their mobile from Sachin who asked them to stop the auto.

“Soon we were taken by 10 men including Sachin and Suraj to an isolated place near Court. They then took us to Panchavati. By this time there were 18 men who assaulted us,” said the two.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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