Ullal: Police denies permission to PFI, SDPI to hold protest against arrest of activist Zakir Ullal
Security beefed up, additional forces deployed
Mangaluru: Police on Monday denied permission to Popular Front of India from holding protest against the arrest of Human Rights and Social Activist Zakir Ullal. The police reasoned Ganesh Chaturti for denying permission for the protest.
Minor tension prevailed when the SDPI leaders tried to continue the protest even after being denied permission by the police. Security was beefed up by the police with deployment of additional forces to keep the members of PFI and SDPI from holding protest.
Activists and protesters expressed their anguish and outrage over the denial of permission for protest. They were to hold protest outside Ullal Police Station on Monday against Zakir’s arrest.
Reacting to the development Nizam Ullal, SDPI Ullal Vice President said “Everyone has the right to protest. It is not right for police to stop anyone from protesting. Zakir Ullal should get justice and we will continue our struggle for that”.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
