Despite heavy rain, thousands join protest march against Mob lynching in Bhatkal
Bhatkal: Thousands of people gathered in a rally called by Bhatkal’s socio-political organisation, Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, protesting against growing incidents of Mob Lynching and Hate Crimes in the country, on Friday, July 5, 2019 here.
Condemning the growing incidents of hate crimes and mob lynching of minorities in the country the Tanzeem had called for a protest march on Friday that began from Eidgah and marched till Public Chabutra here where local leaders made public addresses to create awareness among the people against the Mob lynching trend that is gripping the country.
The office bearers of Tanzeem also submitted a memorandum to the President of India through Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner. The memorandum urged the President to direct the Central and State Governments to take immediate and necessary steps to curb the fear mongering that is being done through Mob lynching and to take confidence building measures amongst the families of the victims.
The memorandum described the of mob lynching as “Murder of innocents in hands of organised mob defying the process of law intended to arouse fear and insecurity in the minds of minorities and venerable sections of the society”.
It also blamed the political class and bureaucracy of being mute spectators of the scenario, while also calling for stringent action against the accused and demanding a compensation of Rs. 50 lakh to the victims of mob lynching. The memo also urged the President to write to state governments to immediately enact anti-mob lynching laws to stop chaos in the country.
Convener of the protest committee Advocate Imran Lanka, spoke and detailed about mob lynching and presented its brief history and questioned how the Prime Minister of the country is dreaming of making India a five trillion economy while it continues to fight evils like mob lynching.
Former General Secretary of Tanzeem and senior journalist Dr. Haneef Shabab in his address strongly condemned acts of mob lynching and said “Today, Muslims in India are being treated like they are a burden on the country. Muslims were never a burden on this country, Muslims gave this country assests like Lal Qila, Taj Mahal etc. For those who asks us to go to Pakistan, let it be very clear to them, you can kill us here, we are ready to go to Qabristan (Graveyards) here but we won’t go to Pakistan. This is as much our country as much as it is yours”.
“We did not kill Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. We all know who did it and we all know who worship their killers” he added.
Moulana Abdul Aleem Khateeb also addressed the event and appealed to the people to follow the principles of Islam to deal with any and every situation that arises. “We should make our decisions wisely, we should surrender ourselves to our leaders and we should follow whatever they decide. If we react blatantly to these acts, the unity, the diversity of this country will take a hit” he noted.
Activist Idris from Udupi also addressed the event and noted that the fascist forces are trying to take over the democracy of the country and that it is high time that steps should be taken to curb the nuisance mob lynching has caused in the country.
The event began with the recitation of Holy Quran by Abubaker Ukhasha followed by Kannada translation by Raza Manvi. Tanzeem General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ read out memorandum towards the conclusion of the event.
Tanzeem President SM Parvez, Former Tanzeem Vice President and JD(S) Leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Moulana Abdul Azeem Kazia, Imtiyaz Udyawar, Altaf Kharuri and others were present on the diaz during the event.
Interestingly the protesters continued the protest despite heavy showers of rain and stood out with umbrellas to express their dissent over the hate crimes.
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Reuters’ Mohammed Salem’s photo from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year award 2024
Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem has been awarded the prestigious 2024 World Press Photo of the Year for his powerful image capturing the devastation of conflict in the Gaza Strip.
The winning photograph depicts a Palestinian woman, Inas Abu Maamar, cradling the lifeless body of her five-year-old niece, Saly, in the morgue of Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. The scene, captured on Oct. 17, 2023, amidst the Israeli bombing of the enclave, portrays the profound grief and anguish experienced by civilians caught in the midst of conflict.
Rickey Rogers, Reuters Global Editor for Pictures and Video, announced Salem's achievement at a ceremony in Amsterdam, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the human impact of war, especially on children. Salem, a seasoned photojournalist who has been with Reuters since 2003, responded to the news with humility, acknowledging the somber nature of the photograph while expressing gratitude for its recognition and the opportunity to raise awareness about the realities of war.
The World Press Photo Foundation, based in Amsterdam, underscored the dangers faced by journalists covering conflicts, particularly during the Israel-Hamas war. The organization noted that 99 journalists and media employees had lost their lives in the line of duty during the conflict, highlighting the risks inherent in documenting humanitarian crises.
Joumana El Zein Khoury, the executive director of the World Press Photo Foundation, emphasized the trauma experienced by journalists in conflict zones and emphasized the importance of shedding light on the humanitarian impact of war through visual storytelling.
Salem's award-winning photograph, described by the jury as "composed with care and respect," provides a poignant glimpse into the unimaginable loss experienced by Palestinian families amidst the violence in Gaza. The image captures the chaos and desperation of civilians seeking information about their loved ones, with Abu Maamar's refusal to let go of her niece's body serving as a poignant symbol of the broader human tragedy unfolding in the region.
