"Allow Hijab wearing students to attend exam": Udupi Jilla Muslim Okkoota to Mangalore University VC
Mangaluru: The Udupi Jilla Muslim Okkoota on Monday wrote to the Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore University requesting him to allow Hijab-wearing students to attend the examinations.
In the letter written the organization stated that it was needless to explain the process and circumstances which lead to the barring of Hijab wearing girls into the educational institution premises.
“Educational institutes under the preview of your office are obliged to follow the interim directive. As your office is well aware of the examination process of degree students has already begun and aggrieved students are being subjected to denial of attending the examination, in spite of their completion of academic process for 2 to 3 years. Their hard work and dedication are at the risk of being wiped off if they are denied the opportunity of attending the examination,” the letter added.
“We request your good office to kindly permit Hijab wearing girls to attend the crucial examination, using the legal space given by the Constitutional bodies, in whatever practical manner your office thinks it wise. Your decision decides the fate of hundreds of minority girls who are aspiring for academic advancement.” It further added
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
