Two found dead with bullet injuries, police suspect it a case of murder and suicide
Hassan (PTI): Two persons were found dead with bullet injuries in this district headquarters town on Thursday, police said.
The police suspected it to be a "case of murder and suicide."
According to Hassan Superintendent of Police Mohammad Sujeetha M S, the two persons had come to Hoysala Nagar here in a car and were seen having heated exchanges over some issue near a plot.
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Subsequently, those living close by heard bullet shots. One person was found dead outside the car, and the other inside the vehicle.
“It appears that the man found dead inside the car shot the other man and then he shot himself. Investigations are on to find out the exact cause of death,” Sujeetha said.
The deceased were identified as Sharafat Ali from Hassan and Asif from Bengaluru, police sources said.
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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."
