Mangaluru: DCP Arunangshu Giri maintains 78 police personnel sustained injuries in Dec 19 incident
Mangaluru: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Law and Order Arunangshu Giri, on Monday appeared before G Jagadeesha, the deputy commissioner of Udupi District who is heading the Magisterial Enquiry into the December 19 anti-CAA protests, violence and police firing in the city.
Arunangshu Giri, recorded his statement in the enquiry at the Assistant Commissioner’s Courtroom at the Mini Vidhan Soudha in the city on Monday. He also submitted a total of 38 documents including a written statement and various records to Jagadeesha regarding the incident.
Arunangshu Giri, maintained the earlier stance of the police department adding that a total of 78 police personnel sustained injuries during the December 19 incident and added that the police were left with no option other than firing at the protesters as they turned violent and tried to attack police with deadly weapons.
Dakshina Kannada Qazi records his statement:
Dakshina Kannada District Qazi Twaqa Ahmed Musliyar appeared before the magisterial inquiry officer and submitted his written statement regarding the incident.
"The protest was organized by SKSSF against the CAA. The protest was withdrawn after police refused permission. We had shared this information with the public, we have nothing to do with the December 19 violence," District Khazi is believed to have given this statement.
Several people have threatened to kill me after the firing incident. There have been many instances of attempting to kill me. I had given a complaint to the police commissioner about this, The Khazi is said to have said this in the statement.
A total of 30 police officers and constables attended the inquiry. A further hearing will be held on March 12 and several others, including the police commissioner, will attend the hearing.
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Looking forward to meet PM Netanyahu, consolidate enduring bonds: PM Modi ahead of Israel visit
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The prime minister is due to leave for Israel on on Wednesday on a two-day visit.
Before embarking, Modi said he was confident that his visit would further consolidate the "enduring bonds" between India and Israel, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance the countries' shared vision for a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
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Modi said the visit comes at the invitation of his "dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu."
"I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management... defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties," he said in his departure statement.
The prime minister said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
During the visit, Modi will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
"I will also have the honour of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, an occasion that would be a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties that bind our two nations," he said.
Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship.
