I’m innocent. Chocolates in my pocket was main reason for assault: Hamza
Man assaulted suspecting him as child lifter at Gurukambala
Mangaluru, August 19: “I am innocent. Suspecting that I am child lifter for having chocolates in my pocket, a group of 40 people tied me to a pole and assaulted me seriously”, said Hamza from Katipalla.
About the incident
“I have gone to Gurukambala along with my friend on a land issue. At that moment, I have five chocolates in my pocket. I ate one chocolate among them and noticing this, some children came to me. Moreover, my scooter was newly purchased and the number plate was not yet fixed to it. At this moment, there was confusion. My friend who was with me fled the scene fearing something and this has led to confusion. Suddenly, the group attacked me and assaulted me seriously. Later, they asked me to bring him back and tied me to a pole and assaulted me. They also threatened me and insulted me. Though I have requested them that I am innocent and I did nothing wrong, they were not in a position to hear my words. They assaulted me. But I am innocent”, Hamza said.
Knowing the incident, FFE organization activists spoke to Bajpe police station officers and demanded action against the accused who assaulted Hamza. Bajpe police registered a case.
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Speaking to the media in Bidar today, the Chief Minister addressed the BJP's call for a CBI investigation, stating, "Did the BJP refer any cases to the CBI during their tenure? I have done so while in power. What moral authority do they have to demand it now? This should not be politicized." He further said that the accused has been already apprehended and that the CID is actively conducting investigations, with a charge sheet to be prepared soon.
Stern approach to justice, no political exploitation
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Modi's unfulfilled promises
Responding to criticism from Prime Minister Modi regarding the Congress manifesto's wealth redistribution plans, Siddaramaiah questioned Modi's track record of fulfilling promises, such as the infamous pledge of depositing 15 lakh rupees into each citizen's account and creating 2 crore jobs. He challenged whether Modi has effectively addressed the issue of rising essential commodity prices.
Continuation of muslim community reservation
Addressing Modi's remarks on Congress's proposed redistribution of reservation quotas to include the Muslim community, Siddaramaiah clarified that the 4% reservation for Muslims has been in place since 1994, based on the Chinnappa Reddy Commission's recommendation. He highlighted that despite challenges in the past, this reservation continues to be upheld, reaffirming the government's commitment to social justice.
