Mangaluru: SDPI holds meeting demanding reconstruction of Babri Masjid
Mangaluru, Dec 4: With the slogan 'let us regain Babri Masjid, regain India', SDPI district committee staged a protest rally from Hampankatta in the city and a dharna in front of the deputy commissioner's office here on Tuesday.
Inaugurating the meeting, SDPI state president Ilyas Mohammad Thumbay said that "there are records about the existence of Rama at Ayodhya. But there are plenty of evidences about the presence of Babri Masjid at Ayodhya. Even then, much against to the law of the land, the idol of Sri Rama was installed inside the Babri Masjid illegally in 1949. In order to establish democracy in the country, Babri Masjid should be reconstructed and the idol installed illegally should be removed for which, SDPI activists are ready for any sacrifice", he said.
"No temple or Masjid should be constructed illegally. But the Sangh Parivar has been trying to construct the temple on the site of demolished Masjid which is an insult to Hindu religion. Now Babri Masjid has not remained as just the Masjid. Instead it has become an emotional issue. So the demolished Babri Masjid should be reconstructed. Till then we will not rest", he said.
SDPI district president Athaulla Jokatte presided over the programme in which Tejas newspaper manager Naushad Malappuram, Imam Council state committee member Moulana muazzam spoke on the occasion.
Univef Karnataka state president Rafeeuddin Kudroli, SDPI district vice president Antony PD, dalit leader Anand Mittabail, PUCL district president Kabeer Ullal, PFI district president Haneef Katipalla, Jaffer Sadiq Faizi of Imam Council, CFI district president Imran PJ, corporator Ayaz, leaders Jaleel Krishnapura, Abdulathif K Puttur, Shahul SH, Rafiq Darimi Malar, Iqbal Gudinabali, Muslim Integration Forum president Ashraf Badriya and others were present. SDPI district secretary Iqbal Bellare welcomed the gathering.
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Bengaluru top cop reviews security preparedness ahead of New Year bash
Bengaluru (PTI): Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh on Thursday conducted a field inspection here to review the security arrangements and crowd management measures put in place ahead of the New Year celebrations.
With large crowds expected, this inspection was undertaken in Koramangala to assess ground-level preparedness under the comprehensive bandobast and crowd management plan formulated by the Bengaluru City Police.
Special emphasis was placed on preventing anti-social activities, strict adherence to safety guidelines, and ensuring uninterrupted access for emergency services.
According to a statement issued by Singh's office, the preparations for New Year celebrations began nearly a month ago. Several rounds of coordination meetings have been held with police officers and concerned stakeholder departments.
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At the present stage, intensive on-ground inspections are being conducted to identify and address any operational gaps.
To realistically understand crowd behaviour, field visits have been planned on days when the crowd size and nature are expected to be similar to those anticipated on New Year's Eve.
"To prevent overcrowding and to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians, emergency vehicles, and police units, controlled and regulated access systems will be implemented. Designated holding areas have been identified to temporarily manage crowd density," it said.
The public has been advised to use designated parking facilities outside the main celebration zones and to reach nearby areas on foot or by public transport. These measures are aimed at reducing traffic congestion and ensuring that emergency response services are not obstructed.
During the inspection, the Commissioner reviewed the CCTV coverage and live surveillance systems, Deployment of Al-based crowd movement analysis systems. Barricading and access control layouts, emergency response and evacuation protocols
These measures will support real-time monitoring, early identification of crowd pressure points, and prompt intervention whenever required, the statement added.
