Mars mission: ISRO Chief Radhakrishnan blamed for superstition

November 6, 2013

Mangalore, Nov 6: The Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations has taken umbrage to a move by the ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan in placing replica of the satellite meant for the Mars Mission at the feet of deity at Tirupathi.

In a press release, Narendra Nayak, President of the association said that ISRO chairman was unfit to hold that position as he has insulted the constitution of India. “He should be immediately sacked,” he urged.

“He has perhaps forgotten that ours is secular republic and that worship of a deity belonging to one particular religion particularly in matters of state is negating this very basic tenet of our constitution. He has also forgotten article 51AH which states that it is the duty of every citizen to develop scientific temper and the spirit of enquiry and humanism,” he said.

He also wondered which principle of science applicable to the act of placing a replica of satellite at the feet of a statue at a temple.

“Again, if we quote his words-We have to understand a lot from the solar system etc. If this is the case we have to also go a long way to understand how a person like him in a responsible position in a government body be foolish enough to believe that prayers to particular god can ensure the proper launch of a satellite,” he said.

He also demanded Radhakrishnan should be immediately sacked for having done this affront to the constitution of country. “It's a crime against the constitution,” he said.

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7 Bangladeshis arrested in Udupi after man with fake passport caught attempting to fly Dubai via Mangaluru Airport

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October 12,2024

Udupi: In a significant operation, the Malpe police have arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally residing in India using forged Aadhaar cards. Udupi Superintendent of Police, Dr. Arun K, stated that the arrests followed after an immigration incident involving one of the group's members.

Muhammed Manik, one of the arrested individuals, was caught attempting to travel to Dubai via Mangaluru International Airport with a fake passport. Alert immigration officers at the airport detained him and handed him over to the Bajpe police, who registered a case. Following this, the Udupi police, acting on the information provided by the Bajpe police and immigration authorities, conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of the seven individuals in Hoode village, Paduthonse, Udupi.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Hakeem Ali (24), Sujon S K alias Farooq (19), Ismail S K (30), Kareem S K (20), Salam S K (22), Rajikul S K (20), and Mohammed Sojib (20), all hailing from Bangladesh.

The group entered India without any valid documentation and managed to acquire fake Aadhaar cards, which they used to stay in the country illegally. According to police sources, a person named Kajol from Agartala assisted them in obtaining the fraudulent Aadhaar cards, while a Bangladeshi named Usman facilitated their illegal entry into India under the guise of employment. Both Kajol and Usman are currently at large.

The Malpe police have registered cases under several sections, including Sections 19(2), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2), and 190 of the BNS, related to fraud and illegal entry. Interrogations are ongoing as the police seek further details in connection with the case.

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