Nejaru Murder Case: “That animal deserves highest degree of punishment,” Noor Mohammed
Grieving father of Udupi Murder Case’s victim speaks to Vartha Bharati
Udupi: Noor Mohammed, the grieving husband and father whose wife and three children were brutally murdered in Nejaru village, Udupi, has called for the highest level of punishment for the accused. In the wake of this inhumane act, Mohammed expressed his anguish and urged that the perpetrator be brought to justice at the earliest.
The horrifying incident occurred on Sunday when Mohammed's wife, Hasina, and their three children—Afnan, Ainaz, and Aseem—were brutally stabbed to death by Praveen Chowgale. Fortunately, Mohammed's mother, Hajira, managed to survive by locking herself in the toilet, although she sustained serious injuries. During police interrogation, Chowgale admitted to targeting Ainaz, a former cabin crew member of Air India Express, citing unrequited love as a possible motive.
In an interview with Vartha Bharati at a relative's house, Noor Mohammed expressed his deep sorrow, labeling the accused as an "animal" and asserting that such individuals with a high level of vice have no right to live. He emphasized the need for the court to expedite the case, ensuring the criminal receives the highest level of punishment. Mohammed also called for an investigation into whether the accused had victimized or harmed others in the past.
Acknowledging the efficient handling of the case by Udupi Police, Mohammed expressed gratitude for their diligence in swiftly arresting the accused and continuing the investigation to uncover every detail. However, he voiced dissatisfaction with the silence of Air India following the incident. Despite the brutal murder of their employee, the airline had not reached out to offer condolences. Mohammed raised concerns about how a person with such a criminal background was employed by the company and questioned their failure to conduct thorough background checks.
Expressing disappointment, Mohammed revealed that Udupi MP Shobha Karandlaje had not contacted or offered condolences to the bereaved family. He noted the absence of any statements from her about the incident and expressed that a minimal word of condolence would have been appreciated during such a tragic moment.
Recalling his initial reaction upon learning of the tragedy, Mohammed shared the shock and disbelief he experienced. His attempts to contact the house went unanswered, and it was only after work that he discovered 28 missed calls on his phone. When he returned the call, the devastating news unfolded, leaving him in a state of collapse.
Reflecting on his daughter Ainaz, the primary target of the murderer, Mohammed mentioned that she had worked with Air India Express in Mangaluru for over a year and two months. Ainaz had traveled outside India on several occasions with her seniors, including Praveen Chowgale, who was a senior colleague. Despite Ainaz's rare choice of employment as an air hostess in the Muslim community, Mohammed supported her aspirations.
Ainaz had dropped out of MGM College in Udupi, where she was studying B.Com 2nd year, to pursue her dream of becoming an air hostess. Mohammed recounted her enthusiasm for the profession and her efficient fulfillment of duties for more than a year. He shared that Ainaz had visited their home a day before the tragic incident, gifting her younger brother Asim new shoes and participating in birthday celebrations for the maid's son.
The grieving father also revealed plans for the weddings of his elder son Asad and elder daughter Afnan in February 2024. He expressed disappointment that the family had not yet discussed these plans with relatives, and he informed his wife, Hasina, on Saturday night about sending Rs 50,000 for house painting. Little did he know that Sunday morning would witness the tragic loss of his beloved family.
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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