Man who attacked Bihar CM Nitish Kumar sent for psychiatric treatment: Police
Patna, Mar 29: The man, who had assaulted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar two days ago, has been admitted to a hospital for psychiatric treatment, a senior police official said here on Tuesday.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna, Manavjeet Singh Dhillon said the attacker has been sent to the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), the state's largest public healthcare facility.
"We conducted a thorough inquiry. Neither the attacker nor any of his family members has any criminal history. As per instructions, he was first examined at a community health centre after which he is undergoing psychological profiling at the PMCH by specialists in the field," Dhillon told reporters here.
The 32 years old man had attacked the chief minister in Bakhtiyarpur on the outskirts of the city on Sunday and was immediately overpowered by security personnel on duty.
The CM had immediately asked the security men not to beat up the attacker and try to find out what was the matter with him.
The district administration thereafter issued a statement disclosing that the attacker was a local resident, who had attempted suicide twice and whose mental condition had caused his wife to live separately along with their children.
The administration had also stated that the CM had ordered "no punitive action" be taken against the assailant and his psychiatric rehabilitation be ensured.
Meanwhile, leader of the opposition Tejashwi Yadav insisted that the "security lapse" was indicative of the general law and order situation.
"Undoubtedly it is a deplorable episode. But you can imagine how secure a common man can feel when the chief minister himself is not secure," Yadav remarked sarcastically.
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Hijab decision taken out of fear of Karnataka Muslim convention, alleges Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has alleged that the Karnataka government announced its decision on the hijab issue out of fear of the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on May 16 organized by Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations.
Addressing a press conference at the JD(S) state office, GP Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Thursday, Kumaraswamy said he respects all religions and has expressed his views on the issue on several public platforms in the past.
Questioning the timing of the government’s move, he said the Congress has been in power for three years and had taken no decision on the hijab issue during that period.
He alleged that the decision was taken only because the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ is scheduled to be held at Town Hall in Bengaluru on May 16.
“If the government had the courage, it should have taken this decision immediately after coming to power. Why did it remain silent for three years?” he asked.
Kumaraswamy accused the Congress of making the announcement to appease a particular community.
He further said the matter is still pending before the courts and claimed that an interim order relating to the hijab issue remains in force.
According to him, issuing such an order before the legal proceedings are concluded amounts to disrespect towards the judiciary.
Kumaraswamy also alleged that the Congress brought the issue back into focus after the Davanagere by-election results.
