Be Moderate – Say No To Extremism': SIO's state-wide campaign Aug 10-15

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August 7, 2016

Bengaluru, Aug 7: Today, there are lot of efforts are being done to spread communal and extremist thoughts among the people at national and international level in a very systematic way because of which differences are created between the people which resulted in hatred and intolerance, which fostered extremist thoughts at both individual and collective level. These extremist thoughts have encouraged the cancers like hatred, communalism, casteism, mob lynching and terrorism among the people, which has disturbed the peaceful atmosphere of our country. Such extremist thoughts are stimulated in the name of culture, language, religion, civilization, nation, and freedom of expression. Our young generation lacks the patience of checking, listening, understanding these versatile thoughts.

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Evil elements in society today are trying to utilise students and youth for violent activities. On the one hand they are used as political tool and on the other hand they are isolated from society in the name of spirituality. We shouldn't allow extremist thoughts to get in any of the matters be it personal or political differences or religious practises or in economic strategies or societal or family affairs. Islam promotes balance in thoughts and actions. The noble Quran says “Thus We have made of you an Nation (Ummah), justly balanced” We have to condemn extremist thoughts as well as actions. So SIO emphasises that the need of the hour is to utilise students and youth for the constructive activities in the society for the overall development of the nation.

Another reason for the rise of the extremist thoughts is deliberate attempt of creating misconceptions amoung people of different ideologies, faith, cultures, languages & religions. Sharing of thoughts with each other will definitely boost good relations & develop a sense of mutual trust, as many of us share many similarities. The culture of our country respects and honours every religion and it gives equal opportunity to everyone. Unity in diversity is the beauty of our country. It is the responsibility of every citizen of our country to stop all the extremist thoughts that disrupt the peace in our society. Amidst all the differences in ideologies and thoughts, we should continue to coexist peacefully respecting each other. It's our duty to promote balanced thoughts among the peoples of various religions, castes, cultures and ideologies. Youth should utilise their talents and capabilities in a constructive way for the overall development of the country and betterment of society as a whole.

So in order to sensitise the masses especially students and youth about the need of balance in thoughts & action, in diverse society like ours which has many religions, languages, cultures and ideologies and to comprehend the youth power in the constructive activities for the overall development of the nation, Students Islamic organisation of India (SIO), Karnataka has taken up a state wide campaign from 10-15th August under the theme “Be Moderate – Say No To Extremism: Balanced Thoughts for Constructive Society”. Various activities like press conferences, handbills distribution, posters, campus lectures, competitions and workshops are planned across the state as part of this campaign. Regional level Public conferences will also be organised in five places as follows:

1. Basavakalyan (Bidar Dist) on 10th August 2016 at BKDB Kalyan Mantap from 10:30am onwards.
2. Manvi (Raichur Dist) on 11th August 2016 at APMC Function Hall from 10:30am onwards.
3. Davangere on 12th August at Sreemad Abhinav Renuka Mandir, PB Road from 5pm onwards.
4. Tumkur on 13th August at Danah Palace from 11am onwards and
5. Mangalore on 14th August at Town Hall from 4pm onwards.

Mr. Iqbal Hussain, National President, SIO of India and many other religious leaders, social activists, Educationists and peace activists will join us in this campaign. We request all beloved citizens to actively participate and make this campaign a huge success.

With Regards
Abdul Kabeer
PR Secretary, SIO Karnataka

Comments

Abdul
 - 
Monday, 8 Aug 2016

Good job SIO. Go head. All the best...
Don't look at criticizing people. they self not doing anything and those doing good job, they don't want to join.

S.I.Hassan
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Monday, 8 Aug 2016

Followers of the organisation (inspired by their leaders) calling the society to be moderate.

But, So called moderates (obsessed by those leaders) defaming students organisation by calling them Extremist, Foolish, Ignorant, Hypocrites.

Picture is clear.

Fairman
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Monday, 8 Aug 2016

What is extremism.

Going in deep in any field. Extremity is not at all wrong, if use positively. Then only you are professional or having proficiency in that field.

In bad things, not only Extremism is bad, also it is bad in lower grade or middle grade.

Because the bad is bad whether small or big.

People should not use unclear or undefined statements.

Hussain
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Monday, 8 Aug 2016

Dear Brothers,

This is nothing but hypocrisy of SIO, your great three leaders are main cause of terrorism, Sayyed Qutub , Hasan Al Banna and Maudoodi.
First ban books written by these so called leader. these are the people who led many innocent muslim youth to terrorism.

Aboobaker
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Sunday, 7 Aug 2016

U guys speak about confronting extremism while u r ignorant of whom ur books are referring to. The whole idea of extremism comes from the people whom u refer to. The names include Hasan al banna from Egypt , Sayyed Qutub from Egypt , moidoodi Indian . All these guys are ur scholars while scholars of sunnah have refuted them and their ideas long time back. Foolish people trying to gain fame in the name of Islam.

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Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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December 3,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 3: A group of Congress workers gathered at the Mangaluru International Airport on Wednesday to welcome AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, but the reception quickly turned into a display of support for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

Venugopal arrived in the city to participate in the centenary commemoration of the historic dialogue between Mahatma Gandhi and Narayana Guru. The event, organised by the Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, in association with the Mangalore University Sri Narayana Guru Study Chair, is being held on the university’s Konaje campus.

KPCC general secretary Mithun Rai and several party workers had assembled at the airport to receive Venugopal. However, the moment he stepped out, workers began raising slogans backing Shivakumar.

The university programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

This show of support comes just a day after Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar would lead the government “when the high command decides.” The chief minister made the comment after a breakfast meeting at Shivakumar’s residence—another public display of camaraderie between the two leaders amid ongoing attempts by the party high command to downplay their leadership rivalry.

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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