Karnataka: Man who made derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed in viral video, arrested
Tumkuru: Tumkuru Police on Wednesday arrested Atul Kumar alias Madhugiri Modi for making derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed and posting it on social media platforms earlier this month. Atul Kumar was arrested from Azad Nagar area of Anantpur here on Wednesday.
Atul is reportedly a resident of Madhugiri’s Hobali Honnapur village.
Following protests against his video and remarks against Prophet Mohammed in Tumkuru and Madhugiri, Superintendent of Police Dr. Vamshikrishna had formed to police teams to arrest Atul, police have seized two mobile phones from Atul after his arrest.
Several complaints were filed against Atul Kumar at various police stations of Madhugiri, Tumkuru, Chitradurga, Gangavati, Shivmoga, Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada District, adding that his video promoted communal hatred and was compromising with peace and harmony.
The police teams were operating in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh for arresting Atul Kumar. SP Dr. Vamshikrishna congratulated the police team on arresting Atul Kumar and lauded their efforts.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
