KKSV joins the parade; demands CBI probe in Soujanya case

[email protected] (CD Network, Photos by Ahmed Anwar)

October 26, 2013

Mangalore, Oct 26: Activists of Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike (KKSV) have demanded the government to recommend a CBI probe into the cases of unnatural deaths, which had taken place in the limits of Dharmasthala and Belthangady in the past ten years.

General secretary of the Vedika K L Ashok, addressing mediapersons at a press conference here on Saturday, expressed his dissatisfaction over the CID investigation over the Soujanya rape and murder case and said that the police done not conducted proper investigation in the cases of murders and unnatural deaths in areas of Ujire and Belthangady. Hence, there is need for CBI probe into every case including those of illegal land acquisition, he urged.

Even after the parents of victim Soujanya directly pointed out at the family of Dr Veerendra Heggade behind the rape and murder of Soujanya, police have not taken any action against it. The dead bodies found in river Nethravati and its surroundings also deserve justice. Democracy gets its real meaning only if the real culprits are punished, Ashok said.

He said that the public needed to question the system of democracy in Dharmasthala. Since Nagarika Seva Trust accuses of illegal acquisition of land belonging to Dalit families by the Dharmasthala Trust, it needs to be probed by CBI, he urged, demanding that Dr Veerendra Heggade had to answer to the public.

Human rights activist P B D'Sa said, “Some have pointed out at a visa copy of the accused offered as proof of innocence by Dr Veerendra Heggade. If the visa copy presented turns out to be fake, then the accused has to be arrested.”

“Rapists deserve punishment of the lowest level. Some are using religious places for vote banking, complained P B D'Sa, adding that every political party had to raise its voice for justice in Soujanya case.

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.

PM Modi vows to strengthen India-Maldives ties, inks currency swap deal with President Muizzu

News Network

October 7,2024

New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap agreement to the tune of $400 million, a move that would help the archipelago nation overcome foreign exchange reserve issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu also launched Rupay card in the Maldives, inaugurated the new runway at the Hanimadhoo International airport and agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations that had hit a rocky patch last year.

Muizzu, who is on a four-day state visit, held talks with Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House here.

After the talks, India also handed over 700 social housing units to the Maldives built under the EXIM Bank’s buyer’s credit facilities.

"Today, we have inaugurated the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo Airport. Now, the Greater Male Connectivity Project will also be expedited. We will also support the development of a new commercial port in Thilafushi," Modi told reporters here with Muizzu by his side.

Modi said India and Maldives have decided to initiate discussion on the Free Trade Agreement to further strengthen economic ties.

The prime minister described Maldives as a "close friend" which had an important position in India's neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision.

"India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," Modi said.

Earlier, Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Modi was also present on the occasion.

Muizzu was given a tri-services guard of honour before he drove down the Rajghat to offer his respects at the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November.

Muizzu won the presidential election last year on the 'India out' campaign and asked New Delhi to withdraw its military personnel posted in the archipelago nation by May this year.

The bilateral ties also hit a rocky patch when Maldivian ministers were critical of Modi. However, Muizzu has since toned down his anti-India stance and even sacked ministers who were critical of the Indian prime minister.

As the Maldives was grappling with a serious economic downturn, India has decided to extend vital budgetary support to the Maldives government with the rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill for another year.

Comments