AP Aboobakar demands justice for Ma'adani

April 13, 2012

Kasargod, April 13: AP Aboobakar, the general secretary of All India Sunni Ulema Federation, has urged the governments and police departments of the states of Karnataka and Kerala not to lose humanity while dealing with Abdul Nasser Ma'adani.

Speaking at a programme here on Thursday as part of his 'Kerala Yathra', a statewide tour of being held under the theme, 'awareness of humanity', Mr Aboobakar said Ma'adani needs justice.

The 46-year-old Ma'adani, president of People's Democratic Party (PDP) was arrested by Karnataka police in connection with Bangalore serial blast.

Mr Aboobakar said that police have committed human rights violation against Ma'adani repeatedly under the pretext of investigation. “I have already written to Karnataka chief minister urging him to ensure justice for Ma'adani”, he added.

“This is an issue of humanity. In such cases, it is our responsibility to fight for justice keeping aside all our internal differences.

Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulema president Abdul Rahman Thangal handed over the flag of 'Samastha' to Mr Aboobakar.

The statewide Yathra, which kicked off in Kasargod would pass through 14 districts and culminate in Thiruvanathapuram on April 28.

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