Pro-Hindtuva activists assault Urdu daily's journalist during protests in Mysuru
Mysuru: Activists of BJP and Pro-Hindutva group Hindu Jagarana Vedike on Thursday assaulted and manhandled a journalist of an Urdu daily at a protest called by Hindu Jagaran Vedike.
The protest at Mysore Palace North Gate protest was called against the demolition of temples, especially the Adishakti Mahadevamma temple at Huchgani village in Nanjangud taluk recently.
Mohammed Safdar Kaiser chief editor of The Daily Kausar was recording the confrontation of MLA SA Ramadas by the protesters, when a group of right-wing activists took objection to video recording the event. They demanded Kaiser to delete the recording and manhandled him.
Local police who were present at the protest site rushed and tried to rescue the journalist from being manhandled but the Sangh Parivar activists continued to assault him with sticks and saffron flags. The journalist was however taken to a room attached to the palace compound by police after much difficulty for his safety.
Kaiser has lodged a complaint at Deveraja Police Station.
Mysore District Journalist Association (MDJA) meanwhile, took note of the incident and has condemned it. The president of the organization has written to the Commissioner of Police demanding action against the assailants and has demanded more security for journalists during religious events.
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“Goli maro…” slogan raised as ABVP-linked group disrupts play at University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A group allegedly linked to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) disrupted a theatre performance at the University of Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The group is also accused of vandalising property and assaulting students.
Slogans such as “Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maro…” were raised during the incident, according to eyewitnesses.
According to the Observer Post, the disruption happened as Mahesh Elkunchwar's play Holi was being staged at the Department of Theatre Arts' GB Hall. The group reportedly objected to certain portions of the play, claiming that some phrases hurt religious sentiments.
According to accounts from those present, the situation escalated when individuals forced their way into the venue after damaging fixtures and breaking glass panels outside the auditorium. Students attempting to intervene were reportedly assaulted, and a guest faculty member was allegedly threatened.
Several students sustained injuries and were provided initial treatment at the campus health centre before being shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police later arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and escorted those inside the hall to safety. Witnesses said tensions remained high, with some members of the group continuing to raise slogans during the evacuation.
