AAP leader held for allegedly instigating saffron chauvinists to attack Dinesh Amin Mattu

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June 7, 2018

Bengaluru, Jun 7: B R Bhaskar Prasad, a Dalit leader of Aam Aadmi Party, was arrested by police yesterday on charge of instigating saffron chauvinists to attack Dinesh Amin Mattu, a senior journalist and activist.

Prasad, a resident of Nelamangala, had befriended Mattu when the latter was the media adviser to the then chief minister Siddaramaiah. However, personal differences had separated them. For past few days Prasad and his associates had posted a series of social media comments against Mattu, triggering response from the latter.

On June 1, Mattu had lodged a complaint against Prasad with DJ Halli police accusing the latter of of posting "baseless" allegations against him on social media. Prasad claimed on Facebook that Mattu had given a contract to murder him and saffron activist Rohith Chakratheertha. On Tuesday night he uploaded a 40 minute video with a series of allegations against Mattu. The post was reportedly aimed to instigate saffron groups to attack Mattu.

After Prasad’s fresh post sparked uproar on social media, a team pf police reached Prasad’s house in Nelamangala around 2 am on Wednesday. However he refused to open the door and asked them to wait until 6 am.

He later complained of chest pain and was admitted to the Jayadeva Hospital where he contacted his lawyer. Police, however, arrested him when he was discharged from the hospital at 2 pm.

Prasad has been booked under sections 507 (criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 118 (concealing design to commit an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC.

Prasad was part of Udupi Chalo, an agitation organized by Dalita Damanita Swabhimani Horata Samiti against communal and casteist atrocities. He had contented recent Karnataka Assembly polls from Mahadevapura on AAP ticket and secured 1336 votes. It is gathered that he was associated with saffron groups for prolonged period.

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He might be joking. like people used to tell in private chats

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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