Muslim community observes Bandh in Bhatkal over remarks against Prophet Mohammed
Bhatkal: Following the massive protest organised by Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem on Monday, the Muslim community in Bhatkal observed a complete bandh on Tuesday, expressing their resentment over the blasphemous remarks made by Yati Narsinghanand against Prophet Mohammed.
In response to the call for the bandh, all Muslim-owned shops and businesses in the city remained closed from Tuesday morning and is expected to remain closed till Wednesday morning. The shutdown was a unified show of protest, as the community voiced their demand for immediate action against Narsinghanand.
While the markets in Muslim-dominated areas and main market remained quiet, shops and businesses owned by non-Muslims were seen operating normally. The bandh call, made by the Tanzeem during Monday's protest, aimed to intensify pressure on authorities to act against Narsinghanand, who has a history of making offensive remarks and has been accused of spreading communal hatred.
On Monday, Maulana Abdul Aleem, along with other leaders, had strongly condemned the statements made by Narsinghanand, calling him an "anti-social element" who is against the pluralistic and democratic values of India. He emphasized that Prophet Mohammed was a symbol of peace and harmony and that insulting him disrupts societal peace. Other leaders, like Mohammed Kunhi of Shanti Prakashan and Tanzeem President Inayathullah Shabandri, also demanded strict legal action, warning that the protests would escalate if the government failed to take appropriate steps.
The bandh was observed peacefully across the city, with no reports of incidents or confrontations. The memorandum submitted on Monday, demanding Narsinghanand be charged under stringent laws such as the UAPA, continues to be the focal point of the community’s demands.
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Pune set to welcome India’s second 3D-printed post office, Following Bengaluru's lead
Pune is set to house India’s second post office built using 3D printing technology, with the construction expected to be completed in under three months. Dattatray Varadhi, Assistant Superintendent of Post Office for the Pune Region, shared that the building will be unique, as it will not rely on traditional vertical pillars, bricks, or steel. Instead, a specialized type of cement will be used for 3D printing. The post office will be located in Sahakar Nagar, with the tendering process currently underway, and operations are anticipated to begin next year.
Construction done with 3D printing technology is both economical and ecologically beneficial. Computer programs are used to build 3D shapes, which are then sent as input to the printer. While this type of printing typically uses cement, other materials, such as polymers, have also been researched. The cement is subsequently deposited by the printer's nozzle in accordance with the design parameters and intended shape.
This initiative in Pune follows the successful launch of India’s first 3D-printed post office in Bengaluru, inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Communications, and IT, last year. The Bengaluru office, completed in just 43 days—two days ahead of schedule—demonstrated the efficiency of 3D printing technology compared to traditional construction methods, which typically take 6-10 months.
