'No entry for Muslim traders': Communal hatred posters appear in Kolya amid coronavirus crisis!
Local allege police yet to initiate action
Mangaluru: Miscreants have put up communal-hatred posters in 2nd Kolya, located near Someshwara on NH-66 in Mangaluru Assembly Constituency. Photographs of these posters have gone viral on social networking sites.
In the post, which went viral, it was written, "NOTE... In the interest of 2nd Kolya residents, no Muslim trader is allowed in our village till the coronavirus issue settles down completely.
Such posters appeared on electric and telephone poles in many parts of the Kolya and surrounding areas on Sunday. It is not yet known who put up those posters. The posters are still there, locals confirmed.
The locals have, however, expressed outrage at the police for not taking action despite the photos of these communal hatred posters are being widely spread on social media. They have also condemned the deliberate silence of the public representatives over this issue.
Human rights activist Kabir Ullal said the matter has already been brought to the notice of the deputy commissioner.
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Bengaluru: Four South African cheetahs arrive at Bannerghatta Biological Park
Bengaluru: Four cheetahs, including two females, have arrived at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) from South Africa, NDTV reported.
The animals, brought from Induna Primate and Parrot Park in South Africa, landed at Kempegowda International Airport at around 1:15 am on Saturday. The transfer was carried out in accordance with the Wild Life (Protection) Act, BBP said in a statement.
Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre received the cheetahs at the airport cargo terminal.
The Minister asked officials and veterinary teams to ensure strict quarantine protocols, a prescribed diet, and close health monitoring for 30 days to help the animals acclimate smoothly.
Highlighting that cheetahs, locally known as “Sivangi,” have disappeared from Karnataka’s forests, the minister stressed the need to raise public awareness through zoological institutions. He also instructed Dr Sunil Panwar, Member Secretary, Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK), to prioritise the safety and well-being of the animals.
The BBP officials said that before transportation, the cheetahs underwent thorough health inspections and quarantine in South Africa as per the guidelines of the Department of Animal Husbandry.
Required No Objection Certificates (NoC) were also obtained from Animal Quarantine Services prior to import.
"Upon arrival at BBP, the animals have been placed in a designated quarantine facility for post-import health checks and observation, after which they will be shifted to their enclosures for public viewing," the BBP said.
This import underscores BBP's commitment to international collaboration in wildlife conservation, scientific management of animals, and strict adherence to regulatory protocols. It further strengthens the park's role in ex-situ conservation and environmental education, official said.
