Visually challenged senior citizen assaulted, threatened, forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in Koppal
In an incident reported from Gangavathi town, Koppal district, a visually challenged senior citizen, identified as Hussain Saab, was allegedly harassed by a group of men who compelled him to loudly chant “Jai Shri Ram” slogans. The local police have registered a case against the accused in connection with the incident.
Hussain Saab, a resident of Mehboob Nagar in Gangavathi town, became a victim of harassment when he was returning home from Hospet, where he had gone for personal work. The incident occurred around midnight on Saturday, November 25, near the auto stand in Gangavathi town.
According to the victim's statement to the police, a group of men on motorbikes approached him and inquired about his destination. The men forcibly took Hussain Saab on a motorbike to Pampa Nagar, where they allegedly subjected him to verbal abuse, issued death threats, and physically assaulted him.
Narrating the ordeal, Hussain Saab stated that the group degraded him based on his religious identity and coerced him into loudly chanting 'Jai Shri Ram.' The incident took a violent turn as the men pushed him to the ground during the assault.
During the assault, the perpetrators reportedly seized the money Hussain Saab had with him. The senior citizen was eventually rescued by shepherds who came to his aid at dawn, and ensured that he returns to his house.
Hussain Saab sustained injuries on his back due to the physical attack. A case has been registered at the Gangavati Nagar Police Station based on the complaint filed by the victim.
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V.D. Satheesan elected as new Chief Minister of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Celebrations erupted across Kerala on Thursday after V D Satheesan was selected by the Congress High Command as the next Chief Minister of the state.
Satheesan was at the Contonment House in Thiruvananthapuram, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition, when AICC leaders announced it in New Delhi.
Soon after the announcement, jubilant Satheesan supporters burst firecrackers and distributed sweets in several parts of the state.
Paravur in Ernakulam district, the Assembly constituency he has represented since 2001, witnessed large-scale celebrations.
Satheesan was widely seen as the frontrunner for the post, with UDF allies also backing his candidature during the selection process.
As the Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assembly, he led the UDF both inside and outside the House.
Apart from Satheesan, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Congress MP K C Venugopal were also considered for the post.
