Gauri Lankesh murder investigation is in final stage:SIT
Bengaluru, Sep.5: Special investigation team (SIT) on Wednesday, Sep. 5 stated that the investigation of the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh is in final stage and a chargesheet will be filed within two months.
SIT led by additional police commissioner (west) B.K Singh has so far arrested 12 persons in connection with Gauri Lankesh murder. The arrested are members of Sanatan Sanstha and some are members of its affiliated organisation Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.
Investigation officer M.N Anucheth has said that the investigation is in final stage and a chargesheet will be filed within two months.
Gauri Lankesh was murdered in front of her house in Rajarajeshwari Nagar at around 8pm on September 5, 2017.
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
