Candlelight near Telageri Ground helps police bust illegal gambling racket in Bhatkal
Bhatkal: An alert police team led by Sub-Inspector Naveen Naik from Bhatkal Town Police Station raided an illegal gambling spot near the Jali Telageri cricket ground on Saturday evening, arresting one person while several others managed to flee the scene.
According to the police, the operation was launched after officers noticed candlelight flickering near the ground around midnight. When the team approached the spot, they found a group of men playing Andar-Bahar, a form of gambling involving playing cards and cash.
The suspects attempted to escape as the police closed in. While seven accused, including Madeva Gonda of Telageri and Shankar Naik of Hanuman Nagar, fled, Narayan Gonda, a fisherman from Shedkuli, was caught on the spot. His explanation that it was “just a festive game” failed to convince the officers.
The police seized ₹1,700 in cash, candles, and a deck of cards from the scene. A case has been registered under relevant sections, and efforts are on to trace the absconding suspects, including three unidentified individuals, officials said.
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Karnataka's Bill against Hate Speeches conspiracy against Hindutva activists: Pramod Muthalik
Davanagere: Sri Rama Sene national president Pramod Muthalik has accused the state government of using the proposed Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill to target Hindus and to suppress Hindutva organisations and their leaders.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Muthalik said the Sene opposes the Bill. According to him, the government is bringing this legislation only to appease Muslim voters while selectively targeting Hindu voices.
He questioned whether it is wrong to speak against cow slaughter when the ban is already in force but violations still occur in many places. “Is it wrong to raise awareness among Hindus about love jihad? Is it wrong to oppose illegal construction of churches, mosques or encroachments on cremation grounds? Is objecting to religious conversions wrong?” he asked.
Muthalik alleged that the Bill attempts to silence anyone who questions or protests such issues. He said the move goes against the spirit of the Constitution framed by Dr B.R. Ambedkar and is aimed at weakening the Hindu community.
He urged BJP and JD(S) MLAs to strongly oppose the Bill in the upcoming session and ensure it does not get passed. The organisation will submit memorandums to all legislators and mount pressure, he added.
During the press meet, Muthalik tore copies of the Bill in protest. Leaders of Sri Rama Sene including Parashuram Nadavinamani, Yashavanth, Sridhar and Madhu were present.
