Mangaluru:Police Lathi Charge, detain CFI activists protesting police brutality on students in Delhi
Mangaluru: Condemning the police brutality on protesting students in Delhi at Jamia Millia University’S campus, activists of Campus Front of India (CFI) on Monday blocked roads at Jyothi Circle and Balmatta as a mark of protest.
Immediately swinging into action local police lathi charged the protesters and dragged them off to clear vehicular movement on the road.
More than 60 protesters and activists of CFI were detained by the police for blocking the road. The pictures and videos of police dragging the activists and lathi charge have gone viral immediately after the incident.
The activists also reportedly raised slogans against the Narendra Modi led Central government and called for scrapping of Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC.
Dr. Harsha PS, Mangaluru Police Commissioner, speaking after the incident added that the activists had not taken any prior permission for the protest nor had they intimidated police department regarding it.
"Today few activists of CFI without any permission by police or intimation to police formed an unlawful assembly and blocked the road between jyothi and balmatta jeopardizing public peace and order. Even upon clear instructions to disperse they violated the lawful instructions of police and obstructed the discharge of duties by police" Dr. Harsha said.
He also added that 38 people have been arrested and investigations are underway. He further added that the situation in the city was under control and peacful.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
