Five minor girls rescued from child marriage in Koppal district
Koppal: Acting on a tip-off received through the Childline 1098 helpline, officials rescued five minor girls who were being prepared for child marriage in different parts of the district.
According to the information received, marriage arrangements were underway for two girls in Bevuru police station limits of Yelburga taluk, one girl in Yelburga police station limits, and two girls in Karatagi police station limits.
Based on the alert, a joint team comprising officials from the District Child Protection Unit, Childline staff, Akka Pada members, 112 police personnel, supervisors, gram panchayat development officers, school headmasters and municipal staff conducted a coordinated operation and rescued all five minors. They were later produced before the Child Welfare Committee.
The rescue operation involved Basavaraj Guled, Amaramma Hiremath, Basamma S., supervisor Sridevi, Savita, Akka Pada’s Savitri, P.C. Yallamma, Bhagya and driver Sharanappa.
Officials said strict measures are being taken in the district to prevent child marriage and abuse. With the wedding season underway, there is a likelihood of such cases increasing.
District Child Protection Officer Sindhu Angadi said authorities have been instructed to mandatorily verify the age of both bride and groom before allowing any marriage. She said the bride must be at least 18 years old and the groom 21, and legal action will be taken against organisers and participants if the rules are violated.
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B’luru: Prof Muralidhar Deshpande calls Muslim student ‘terrorist’ 13 times during class;Video viral
Bengaluru: A minute-long video is being widely shared on social media showing a classroom incident purportedly from PES University, Bengaluru, where a professor is allegedly seen calling a Muslim student a “terrorist” multiple times. According to claims circulating online, the professor identified as Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande repeated his remark caling the Muslim student a terrorist 13 times during the class on Friday, March 27.
Following the circulation of the video, fresh developments have emerged. PES University has suspended the professor pending a detailed enquiry. This was confirmed through an official document accessed by Vartha Bharati.
The document dated March 27 states, “A case of student complaint has been received. Pending a detailed enquiry into the matter, you are kept under suspension with immediate effect.” The order has been signed by the Vice Chancellor of the university. However, the document does not mention the nature of the incident or provide any further details.
Mohammed Haiyan, PR Secretary of Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), speaking to Vartha Bharati over a phone call, condemned the incident. He said the incident took place at the Electronic City campus of the university.
He added that they are demanding that an FIR be registered against the professor. He also said that the NSUI has already registered an NCR with the local police. However, an FIR has not been registered so far in connection with the case.
A report by The Observer Post has made several additional claims regarding the incident. It stated:
“In PES University, Bengaluru, a professor allegedly verbally abused a Muslim student named Affan in class. Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande reportedly called him a "terrorist" 13 times and said, "Iran war happened because of people like you," "Trump will take you away," and "You are idiots, you will go to hell." These remarks were made in front of around 60 students, creating a humiliating environment. CCTV footage that could have been evidence was allegedly deleted, raising concerns about accountability. Some students who supported Affan were reportedly suspended for "talking during class." The professor later apologized to the college but not directly to Affan, while the department head allegedly pressured him further.”
However, Vartha Bharati could not independently verify all of these claims mentioned in the report.
Vartha Bharati has sent an email to the university and Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande seeking clarification on the incident and the action taken. A response is awaited. The story will be updated once an official reply is received.
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A viral video is being reported from PES University, where a Muslim student was allegedly called a “terrorist” repeatedly not by a troll, but by a professor.
Imagine being labeled this way in front of 60 students by someone entrusted with… pic.twitter.com/aNObuWnH9e
