Muslim Committee seeks action against RSS leader for his open challenge to police

January 11, 2012

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Mangalore, January 11: The Muslim Central Committee has urged the State Government to take legal action against senior RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat for daring the police department to arrest the people allegedly involved in the Sullia case and glorifying the accused at a public function.

Speaking to reporters here, Haji. K.S. Mohammed Masood, the president of the Committee said the BJP government in the state had accepted its failure by not initiating any action against leaders who publicly challenged the authority of the police, who have a duty to enforce rule of law as enshrined in the constitution.

He said it was unfortunate that at a time when Sadananda Gowda was trying his best to give a good administration, such incidents were taking place.

Reacting to the incident involving hoisting of Pakistani flag at the Tahsildar's office in Sindagi in Bijapur, Mr. Masood said, the true colour of the Sangh Parivar, which harps on patriotism had come out. He said, the incident was a ploy to gain political mileage in the coming elections.

Mr. Masood said the Muslim Central Committee was working tirelessly towards strengthening communal harmony and had won laurels by distributing soft drinks during the Hindu Samajotsava. It had also held consultations with the Sangh Parivar leaders whenever communal skirmish broke out and tried to restore peace.

He also urged the government to ban organizations which provoke people on communal lines and take stern action against miscreants.

Mr. Masood also condemned Pejawar Math Seer Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji for unnecessarily dragging “Ifthar” into the ongoing controversy over Madesnaana and said if the seer was willing the Committee was prepared to arrange a dialogue between the Swamiji and the Muslim scholars.

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February 3,2026

Bengaluru: Following reports of fresh Nipah virus (NiV) cases in West Bengal and heightened vigilance across parts of Southeast Asia, the Karnataka Health Department has placed the state on high alert and activated emergency preparedness protocols.

Health officials said enhanced surveillance measures have been initiated after two healthcare workers in Barasat, West Bengal, tested positive for the virus earlier this month. While no cases have been reported in Karnataka so far, authorities said the state’s past exposure to Nipah outbreaks and high inter-state mobility warranted preventive action.

Officials have directed district health teams to intensify monitoring, particularly at hospitals and points of entry, and to ensure early detection and isolation of suspected cases.

High Mortality Virus with Multiple Transmission Routes

Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease that can spread from animals to humans and has a reported fatality rate ranging between 60 and 75 per cent. Fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, are the natural reservoirs of the virus and can transmit it by contaminating food sources with saliva or urine.

Known modes of transmission include:

•    Contaminated food: Consumption of fruits partially eaten by bats or raw date-palm sap
•    Animal contact: Exposure to infected pigs or other animals
•    Human-to-human transmission: Close contact with body fluids of infected persons, particularly in healthcare settings

Symptoms and Disease Progression

The incubation period typically ranges from 4 to 14 days, though delayed onset has also been reported. Early symptoms often resemble common viral infections, making prompt clinical suspicion critical.

•    Initial symptoms: Fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, sore throat
•    Progressive symptoms: Drowsiness, disorientation, altered mental state
•    Severe stage: Seizures, neck stiffness and acute encephalitis, which can rapidly progress to coma

Public Health Advisory

The Health Department has issued precautionary guidelines urging the public to adopt risk-avoidance practices to prevent any local spillover.

Do’s
•    Wash fruits thoroughly before consumption
•    Drink boiled and cooled water
•    Use protective equipment while handling livestock
•    Maintain strict hand hygiene

Don’ts
•    Avoid fruits found on the ground or showing bite marks
•    Do not consume beverages made from raw tree sap, including toddy
•    Avoid areas with dense bat populations
•    Do not handle sick or dead animals

Preparedness Measures

Officials confirmed that isolation wards are being readied in major government hospitals and that medical staff are being sensitised to identify early warning signs.

“There is no cause for panic, but there is a need for heightened vigilance,” a senior health official said, adding that there is currently no approved vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for Nipah, and care remains largely supportive.

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