H D Revanna defends selection of Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Dasara festival
Hassan : H D Revanna, MLA from Hassan defended the state government’s decision to have writer Banu Mushtaq inaugurate this year’s Dasara festival on Tuesday. He urged people not to oppose her selection on communal grounds.
Speaking to reporters in Hassan, Revanna said, “Writer Banu Mushtaq has been involved in several struggles for decades. What is wrong in choosing her and giving her an opportunity to inaugurate the Dasara festival?”
He criticised those objecting to the choice because of her faith, stating, “A few are opposing the government for choosing her as she belongs to the Muslim community. It is not right to divide two religions, Hindu-Muslim. We should understand that we are Indian. It is not right to point fingers at this selection.”
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
