Don’t pray for Palestine, Delhi Police issue warning to Imams
New Delhi: Delhi Police have restricted Imams from praying for Palestine, a report by an Urdu Daily Inquilab stated. The police issued a warning to Imams against mentioning Palestine or the current aggression by Israeli forces in Gaza during prayers or sermons. “If failed to comply, the religious leaders will face consequences,” the notice issued on November 14 states.
The Inquilab, in the report, said that Delhi Police officials were quick to interfere at a mosque in Old Delhi asking the imam not to mention either Palestine or Israel in his prayer or speeches.
Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali along with representatives of India Muslim Personal Law Board and Welfare Party of India vehemently opposed the Delhi Police action. They said praying for victims of oppression was an integral part of Islam.
Mosques worldwide are holding prayers for Palestine and the Gaza Strip, which now lies devastated due to continuous bombardment and ground assault by the Israeli Defence Force
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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.
