Kanakapura: JDS dalit leader hacked to death
Kanakapura, November 12: A JDS SC/ST unit state leader was hacked to death by a team of three miscreants in Kanakapura town police station limits here on Monday evening.
The victim has been identified as RT Raja Gopal (42) of P Ramapura in Kasaba hobli. He was serving as the JDS SC/ST unit general secretary.
When he was having tea along with his friends at a hotel in the old police station limits, he received a phone call and went out of the hotel speaking over the phone. While standing beside Janani Clinic speaking over the mobile, a gang of three persons attacked him with lethal weapons and fled the scene. Raja Gopal who sustained injuries on face and neck, died on the spot, police said.
Police shifted the body to the government hospital. DySP and Circle inspector visited the spot. Raja Gopal who was identified with the BSP earlier, joined the JDS two years ago. He is survived by his father, mother, wife and brothers.
The JDS workers and dalit leaders who rushed to the hospital, condemned the murder and staged a protest demanding immediate arrest of the accused. As a result, tension prevailed for some time. Police beefed up the security in the town.
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Report on Sambhal mosque survey likely to be submitted to local court; security tight in district
Sambhal(UP) (PTI): Security was stepped up across the district ahead of Friday prayers and the likely submission of a report on the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here by the court-appointed ASI team following claims that a temple once stood at the spot.
Tension has been brewing in Sambhal since November 19 when the court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid was carried out following claims that a Harihar temple previously stood at the site.
Divisional Commissioner of Moradabad, Aunjaneya Kumar Singh said security measures have been reinforced at sensitive religious sites in the area and around the court in Chandausi.
The lawyer for the Hindu side, Gopal Sharma, said the court hearing on Friday will see the plaintiff's side present their reply, and the court commissioner is expected to submit the findings from the survey conducted on the disputed site.
"Our further action will be determined after the survey report is reviewed," Sharma said.
Shakeel Ahmed Warsi, the lawyer representing the Muslim side, said they are fully prepared to present their case.
"We have all the necessary evidence, and we will first request a copy of the survey report before strongly presenting our side in court," Warsi stated.
Violence erupted on November 24 as protesters gathered near the mosque and clashed with security personnel, leading to stone pelting and arson. Four people died and scores of others were injured in the violence.
The situation remains tense, and local authorities are closely monitoring the developments to maintain peace and order.
