Saffron outfits call for ‘hartal’ on Feb 25 in Dakshina Kannada

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February 20, 2017

Mangaluru: Feb 20: Leaders of saffron outfits in Dakshina Kannada have jointly given a call for a hartal in the coastal district on February 25, opposing Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s participation in ‘Karavali Sauharda’ rally or ‘coastal Karnataka harmony rally’ in Mangaluru organised by the CPI (M)’s district unit.

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Briefing media persons here on Monday Vishwa Hindu Parishat Karnataka Prantha working president M B Puranik said that it is an irony that such a public programme on communal harmony is attended by a person who is from a political party whose hands are stained with blood of hundreds of innocent people in Kerala. Pinarayi Vijayan’s participation in the rally will disrupt peace and harmony in Dakshina Kannada, which is considered as a sensitive district, he said.

“We are not against the CPM’s communal harmony rally. But we oppose the participation of Kerala chief minister in the rally,” he clarified.

He appealed to the shopkeepers, business establishments, private bus owners, schools and colleges voluntarily observe the hartal. Noting that Vijayan, a member of the CPM’s politburo, which is known for its violence-driven activities throughout India, especially in Kerala, Puranik said it is only farcical that the CPM is projecting itself as a champion of democracy whereas the facts and statistics on the violence it has undertaken prove otherwise. The constituency of Dharmadom, from where Vijayan was elected in 2016 election, has witnessed a large number of political murders. It is not right to invite a person whose constituency Dharmadom witnessed 13 political murders from 1969 till date, he criticized.

Puranik said even after being elected as the chief minister of Kerala, the situation there has not improved and the residents are in constant fear of being victims to the bloodshed unleased by the Communists. It is highly condemnable that Vijayan who has been ineffective as a chief minister in restoring law and order in his state is being invited as a guest to a rally to be held to promote unity and harmony. The intention of the programme will be only to provoke and mislead the people of Dakshina Kannada, he charged.

“We have already submitted a representation to deputy commissioner, commissioner of police and superintendent of police in this regard. Apart from Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal and Hindu Jagarana Vedike, other organisations have extended their support to the hartal,” he said.

VHP district president Jagadish Shenava said, “Vijayan's visit to Dakshina Kannada will lead to communal unrest. There are only Hindu-Muslim issues right now, but Vijayan's visit will also lead to Communist-RSS, Communist-BJP or even Communist-Hindutva group issues. There will be no bandh, but a peaceful hartal.”

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Front Fan
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Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017

when Modi was allowed in Mangalore... why not Pinarayi......

Rashid
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Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017

they themselves don't know , what to do ? and what not ?...
It is funny , they are protesting against elected CM of the state for some of the cadets death in that state...

shaji
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Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017

arrest these trouble makers.

dodanna
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Tuesday, 21 Feb 2017

Why the public has to depend on these out fit, who gave rights to disturb public life. Why karnataka bjp and their out fits creating disturbance to normal public life. If they are not interested to follow or listen CPM protest and boycott.
India is a democrat nation every one has same right to lead peaceful life.
This is not Dadri suggesting not to repeat your Gujrat, godra , muzaffarnagar attitude in South Kanara. No one will support and will to follow your criminal and communal mind set. Police Dept must warn and take strict action on these people. Who ever he might be a lawyer a politician or a ex service man send them behind bar till next state assembly election completion.
Then all will learn and understand the epicenter of public tension and group clash from it starts and your are igniting and who is behind.

Jai Hind ! Jai Karnataka!

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March 27,2024

Bengaluru: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday launched simultaneous raids in multiple places, including Bengaluru and Shivamogga.

Reports suggested that the ongoing raids are in connection with the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe on March 1. The blast had injured at least ten people as per the police report.

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) had launched an investigation alongside the NIA, and the trail of the suspect led them to Tumakuru first and subsequently to Ballari. Investigators believe that the bomb was planted by Mussavir Hussain Shazib, a handler of the Islamic State’s Shivamogga module who was aided by another IS handler called Ahmed Taahaa.

Sources in the know said that Shazib and Taahaa had stayed in Chennai for about a month between January and February using fake credentials. The names of the suspects were identified after they traced the cap worn by Shazib to a shop in a mall in Chennai. The cap, which was abandoned by the bomber in Bengaluru after the blast, was reportedly bought by Taahaa, around January-end.

As per the NIA, Shazib hails from Masjid Road in Thirthahalli, Shivamogga district, and Taahaa from Fish Market Road, Soppu Gude, Thirthahalli Rural. Both "wanted" suspects have been termed "absconders" by the NIA.

The NIA has questioned seven jailed terror suspects so far in connection with the blast. The investigation agency had also obtained seven-day custody of a jailed terror suspect named Maaz Muneer Ahmed.

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March 14,2024

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Udupi: In a freak mishap, a 65-year-old man lost his life after being hit by his own bus which was being repaired at a garage at Athrady in Udupi district on Wednesday, March 13.

The deceased has been identified as Dayanand Shetty, the owner of a private bus.

It is learnt that the bus had been kept for repairs at the garage and Dayanand had gone there to inspect the repair works.

At this time, the mechanic started the engine and the bus moved ahead. Dayanand, who was standing in front of the bus, came under its wheels.

He was immediately rushed to a hospital where he died without responding to the treatment. A case is registered at jurisdictional Manipal police station.

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March 17,2024

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Beltangady, Mar 17: A three-year-old boy was crushed to death under the wheels of an auto-rickshaw in front of his house at Panakaje Mundadi in Belthangady taluk of Dakshina Kannada. 

The gut-wrenching tragedy took place on Saturday, March 16 morning when the boy ran out of home to the road. 

The victim has been identified as Kaushik, the son of Chandrashekhar and Usha couple. Their home is situated adjacent to the main road at Panakaje.

It is learnt that the auto-rickshaw failed to notice the boy who suddenly darted towards the road and hit him. 

Even though the injured boy was rushed to a private hospital in Ujire and later to Mangaluru, he breathed his last. 

The Beltangady traffic police have registered a case in connection with the incident.

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