On 16th April 2020, the lynching of two sadhus and a driver by a local mob in the presence of police and the administration has shocked and ashamed the entire humanity. Every sensible individual irrespective of religion feels ashamed of this ghastly incident.
Citizens of Karnataka, specially the Muslim community condemns this incident in the strongest terms and expresses its sadness and anguish over the incident. A press release issued collectively by various Muslim organisations and senior community leaders expressed anguish over the incident.
"Human life is one of the most valuable things in this World. In every religion, country and time, human life has been considered of highvalue and respect. Protection of human life has been of paramount importance in every law" the statement asserted.
"As Islam is a natural religion and a living manual which has held the protection of human life to be of utmost importance, even to the extent of allowing acts otherwise prohibited by religion in order to save one’s life in dire situations. Almighty God clearly says in the Holy Quran that killing one human is equal to killing the entire humanity. The killing of innocents has been strictly prohibited and considered a grave and unforgivable sin in Islam.
"Our country has been an abode of love and peace since times immemorial. Incidents like these effectsthe growth, stability and image of the country. Irrespective of any justification, mob lynching is a barbaric and inhumane act" it added.
"In this respect, we the Muslim community of Karnataka appeal to the central government and the state government of Maharashtra to conduct an independent inquiry into the incident and ensure that the perpetrators of violence are strongly punishedtoinstil confidence in the weaker sections of the society.
"It has been reported that the Palghar violence was triggered by rumours and fake news doing rounds, which ultimately resulted in the mob turning violent. The government must pass a strong law against mob lynching which will curb this menace, ensure rule of law and protect the weaker sections of the society against this kind of barbaric acts" it further added.
The statement was issued on behalf of:
Moulana Mufti IftikharAhmed Qasmi (President of Jamiat-e-Ulema, Karnataka),
Moulana Mohamed Maqsood Imran Rashadi (Imam and Khateeb, City Jamia Masjid, Bangalore),
Moulana Mufti Aslam Rashadi Qasmi (Member of Shura, Markaz Sultan Shah, Bangalore),
Moulana Qari Muhammad Zulfikhar Raza Noori (Imam MarkazAhl-e-Sunnat, Jamia Hazrat Bilal RA),
Moulana Ejaz Ahmed Nadvi (Imam and Khateeb, JamiatAhl-e-Hadith, Charminar),
Moulana Abdul Qadir Shah Wajid (Head of Sunni Jamiat-e-Ulema, Karnataka),
Moulana Syed Mohammed Ibraheem (Imam E Juma Shiya Jamath Karnataka),
Alhaj Muhibbulla Khan Ameen, (Secratry of Jamiat-e-Ulema, Karnataka),
Alhaj Usman Shariff, (Trustee of Jumma Masjid Board, Bnagalore),
Alhaj Aga Sultan , (Shiya Jamath Karnataka),
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UP: Teen girl found hanging from tree; locals claim rape, murder
Pratapgarh (UP) (PTI): The body of a 19-year-old woman was found hanging from a tree in a village under the Manikpur police station area here on Sunday morning, police said.
According to the police, the woman had gone to sleep after dinner on Saturday night but was found hanging in an orchard nearly 400 metres away from her home the following morning.
Additional Superintendent of Police (West), Brijnandan Rai, stated that the circumstances suggest foul play.
"The victim's slippers and undergarments were recovered 50 metres away from the spot where the body was found. There are visible injury marks on her body," Rai said.
While locals have alleged that the woman was murdered after being raped, the ASP said that it is "prima facie a case of murder."
"Based on the complaint filed by the victim's brother, a case of murder has been registered against unidentified persons. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination," the officer added.
Police further clarified that if the medical report confirms sexual assault, relevant sections will be added to the FIR.
Forensic experts and police teams have collected evidence from the spot and are investigating the matter from all angles.
