Mangaluru Police withdraw case over Namaz on road near Kankanady Masjid
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru city police have withdrawn the suo-moto case filed in connection with a viral video showing individuals offering Namaz on a road near Kankanady Masjid on May 24. The Kadri police initially lodged the case after the video circulated on social media, leading to widespread outrage within the coastal Muslim community.
The video, reportedly filmed from a road near the masjid in Kankanady, sparked significant reaction, with community members calling for the withdrawal of the case. Representatives from the Muslim community met with the Commissioner of Police to request the case be dropped.
On Thursday, it was reported that the police had indeed withdrawn the voluntarily registered case, although official confirmation from the Police Commissioner has not yet been issued.
In a related development, a case under Section 107 of the IPC has been registered against Bajrang Dal leader Sharan Pumpwell for allegedly disturbing societal peace. Pumpwell had reportedly shared the video on his social media handles, exacerbating tensions.
Additionally, the Inspector of Kadri Police Station, who initially registered the suo-moto case, has reportedly been placed on leave.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.
