Arunachal Pradesh: Soldier from Kasaragod dies in helicopter crash
Kasaragod: Among the casualties in the helicopter crash that occurred in Arunachal Pradesh, a soldier from Kasaragod was also killed, it is learned.
The deceased Army person has been identified as K V Ashwin (24), son of Ashokan and K.V Kaushalya, residents of Chervatthur Kaatuvalappi.
The officers of the Indian Army reportedly called the residence of the deceased soldier and intimated his family about his demise in the helicopter crash.
Ashwin had joined the Army four years ago as an engineer in the electronics and mechanical department. He had recently been home on a month-long vacation from the Army and returned thereafter.
On Friday, around 10.45 am, the Indian Army’s ultra-modern light helicopter crashed in Migging in the Siyang district of Arunachal Pradesh. There were five passengers in the helicopter at the time of the crash. The bodies of four passengers were recovered following the disaster. The mortal remains of the deceased soldier may be brought to his hometown within two days, sources have informed.
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FIR registered against Karnataka seer over his remarks on voting power to Muslims
Bengaluru (PTI): An FIR has been registered against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji for his remarks on voting power to Muslims, police said on Friday.
He made the statement during a protest meeting organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh here on Tuesday against notices issued by Karnataka's Waqf board.
Urging everyone to unite to protect farmers and their land, Swamiji said that a law should be brought in where Muslims community don't have the voting power.
Stating that it should be ensured there is no Waqf board, he said someone taking away someone else's land is not "Dharma".
"...everyone should fight against injustice being caused to farmers...it is said that the Waqf board can claim anyone's land. It is a big injustice...someone taking away someone else's land is not Dharma... So, everyone should fight to ensure that farmers' land remains with them," the seer had said.
However, on Wednesday, Swamiji expressed regret over his statement, calling it a "slip of tongue".
He said Muslims are also citizens of this country, and they too have voting rights like others.
Based on the complaint by a social worker, the FIR was registered against him on Wednesday at Upparpet police station here, police said.
"We have registered a case against him (Swamiji) under section 299 (Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita," a senior police officer said.
