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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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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