Mluru: 'We The Women' writes to Police Commissioner against Communalizing of Vijaylaxmi murder case
Mangaluru: ‘We The Women’ Mangaluru chapter on Monday wrote a letter to the city’s Commissioner of Police against the “false narratives of forced conversions” coined by right-wing organizations in the Morgans Gate family suicide case.
In the letter, the organization stated that the case should be treated as a case of gender/domestic violence instead of booking another woman for abetment of suicide.
In the case, police had recently revealed that a woman named Noor Jahan was charged for abetting suicide following allegations of forced conversion.
“Concerning the recent incident, where a man killed his wife and his children and thereafter committed suicide, we gather from the press conference held by the department that a case of abetment to suicide has been registered against a Ms. Noorjahan. The facts suggest that the deceased father/husband Nagesh killed his wife and then his children, and thereafter committed suicide. Before the happenings, it also suggests that Nagesh had been perpetrating domestic violence against his wife Vijayalaxmi.
“From a legal perspective, We the Women - Mangaluru strongly believes that this case must be viewed as a case of domestic violence and murder of Vijayalaxmi and her two children, committed by the husband. The man may have committed suicide thereafter knowing he had no way to escape the consequences of his actions. Instead, we note that this rather gruesome incident is being portrayed as a case of conversion,” the letter stated.
Taking note of the media portrayal of the case, the letter added “The media is portraying the incident as a suicide pact which is contrary to the facts of the case. What steps are being taken by the Mangalore Police Commissionerate to stop such improper portrayal of the whole sorry case? As you are well aware, the murder which is an act of gender-based violence is being portrayed in a completely different light.”
“The incident has to be viewed as an act of violence against the woman and her children and immediate steps must be taken to stop the false and provocative portrayal in the media. Especially the manner in which sections of the media seem intent to create and promote feelings of enmity and hatred on grounds of religion,” it demanded.
“Organizations such as the VHP, Bajrang Dal have been at the forefront of the case, conducting protests and creating false narratives of forced conversions around this incident. We are concerned that the incident is being used to drive a communal agenda and sow seeds of enmity, hatred between different religious communities in the District.
“The statements issued in these gatherings are in clear violation of IPC section 153A, 153B(c). To safeguard communal harmony and the environment of peaceful co-existence in our city and district, we request that necessary action be taken against individuals and organizations that are indulging in unconstitutional, incendiary narratives around this case,” the letter further stated.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
