Cases filed against two netizens objecting provocatively to Dasara inauguration by Banu Mushtaq
Udupi: Cases have been registered against two netizens in two separate police stations for their provocative posts in relation to the state government’s selection of Booker Prize-winning writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations.
Kollur Police have filed a case against Jagadish Udupa, who, on Friday, August 22, questioned the government on Facebook if there were no Hindus to inaugurate the event. The social media user alleged that the government was insulting Hiduism in its attempt to woo voters from a community. Condemning such a move, Udupa added the government does not reverse its decision, it will have to bear the consequences. Udupa has been charged with making provocative statements that would affect communal harmony, in the FIR filed against him.
A second user, Sudeep Shetty of Nitte, said on Facebook that Dasara was a traditional festival of Hindus. Given that the rituals will be carried out in a manner conventional to Hinduism, what is the need to invite Banu Mushaq, who does not abide by Hindu culture, to inaugurate the festivities, he has asked. Karkala Rural Police have registered a case against Shetty, charging him with posting comments that would incite disharmony and intolerance in society.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
