More complaints filed at Udupi, Belthangady against man who made remarks against Prophet Mohammed
Mangaluru: Two more complaints against Madhugiri Modi aka Atul Kumar have been filed for spreading enmity and communal hatred by making derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed in a video that went viral on social media platforms.
A complaint was filed at CEN Police Station in Udupi. In the complaint the Muslim organisations have reported that the video hurts the sentiments of Muslims and that it also triggers hatred against the community among the people of other communities and religion.
The complaint demanded strict and immediate action against the accused under law.
Udupi Zilla Muslim Okkuta’s Mohammed Moula, Hussain Kodibengre, Abdul Azeez Udyawar, Iqbal Katpadi, Zilla Muslim Jamat Secretary Abdul Rahman Rizvi, Mohammed Sheesh, PFI District President Nazeer Ahmed, Jamat-e-Islami Hind’s Shabbir Malpe and others were present while submitting the complaint.
Another complaint was filed against Madhugiri at Belthangady Police station by SSF Belthangady division. The officials of the organisation met SHO Nandakumar and handed over complaint to him demanding strict action against Madhugiri for making the video with derogatory remarks and spreading it on social media platforms.
SSF District Campus Secretary, M Sharif, Fayaz Gerukatte, Treasurer Abdul Nasar, Nasir Jarigebailu, Haris Ahmed and others were present while filing the complaint.
On Sunday complaints were filed against Madhugiri at Ullal Police Station and Pandeshwar Police Station for creating the video and spreading on social media.
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Gehlot changes profile pic to 'Save Aravalli', asks Centre to reconsider definition
Jaipur (PTI): Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday urged the Centre to reconsider its definition of the Aravallis, warning that any damage to the mountain range posed a serious threat to the ecological future of north India.
Gehlot, a former Rajasthan chief minister, changed his social media profile picture in support of the nationwide 'SaveAravalli' campaign amid growing debate over mining and environmental safeguards in the Aravalli Range.
It was his symbolic protest against the new interpretation under which hills lower than 100 metres are no longer being recognised as part of the Aravalli system, he said.
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"The Aravalli cannot be judged by tape measures or height alone. It must be assessed by its ecological importance," Gehlot said, adding that the revised definition raised "a big question" over the future of north India.
Appealing to the Centre and the Supreme Court, Gehlot said the issue must be reconsidered in the interest of future generations and environmental security. He also urged citizens to participate in the campaign by changing their display pictures online to draw attention to the issue.
He said the Aravalli range functioned as a natural green wall against the expansion of the Thar desert and extreme heatwaves, protecting Delhi, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. Opening up smaller hills and so-called gap areas for mining would allow desertification to advance rapidly, he warned.
Gehlot also flagged concerns over air pollution, saying the hills and forests of the Aravallis acted as the "lungs" of the National Capital Region by checking dust storms and absorbing pollutants.
"When pollution levels are so alarming even with the Aravalli standing, one can imagine how disastrous the situation will be without it," he said.
Highlighting the water crisis, the former chief minister said the rocky terrain of the Aravallis played a crucial role in groundwater recharge by channelising rainwater underground.
"If the hills are destroyed, drinking water shortages will intensify, wildlife will disappear and the entire ecology will be pushed into danger," he said.
Gehlot argued that, from a scientific perspective, the Aravallis was a continuous chain and that even smaller hillocks were as vital as higher peaks.
