Surathkal: Two youngsters stabbed by gang; one critically injured
Surathkal: In a late-night incident on Thursday, two youngsters were stabbed by a gang of four near the Kana petrol pump under the Surathkal police station limits. One of them sustained serious injuries while the other suffered minor wounds.
The injured have been identified as Nizam (23), a resident of Chokkabettu, and Hasan Murshid (18) of Krishnapura Hillside. Nizam suffered a deep stab wound to his abdomen and was initially treated at a private hospital in Mukka before being shifted to another private hospital in Mangaluru for advanced care. Murshid, who sustained minor injuries, is receiving treatment in Mukka.
According to police sources, five friends were travelling on two motorbikes towards Krishnapura when the vehicle carrying Nizam and Murshid ran out of petrol and stopped by the roadside. Their friends went to fetch fuel from a nearby petrol pump.
At that time, four unidentified men approached them from near a nearby bar and reportedly asked, “Do you know Hanif?” An argument broke out between the two groups, during which one of the attackers allegedly stabbed Nizam before the gang fled the scene.
Surathkal Police Inspector Pramod Kumar and his team visited the spot, conducted a preliminary investigation, and recorded the statements of the victims at the hospital.
A case is being registered at the Surathkal Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
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Karnataka's Bill against Hate Speeches conspiracy against Hindutva activists: Pramod Muthalik
Davanagere: Sri Rama Sene national president Pramod Muthalik has accused the state government of using the proposed Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill to target Hindus and to suppress Hindutva organisations and their leaders.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Muthalik said the Sene opposes the Bill. According to him, the government is bringing this legislation only to appease Muslim voters while selectively targeting Hindu voices.
He questioned whether it is wrong to speak against cow slaughter when the ban is already in force but violations still occur in many places. “Is it wrong to raise awareness among Hindus about love jihad? Is it wrong to oppose illegal construction of churches, mosques or encroachments on cremation grounds? Is objecting to religious conversions wrong?” he asked.
Muthalik alleged that the Bill attempts to silence anyone who questions or protests such issues. He said the move goes against the spirit of the Constitution framed by Dr B.R. Ambedkar and is aimed at weakening the Hindu community.
He urged BJP and JD(S) MLAs to strongly oppose the Bill in the upcoming session and ensure it does not get passed. The organisation will submit memorandums to all legislators and mount pressure, he added.
During the press meet, Muthalik tore copies of the Bill in protest. Leaders of Sri Rama Sene including Parashuram Nadavinamani, Yashavanth, Sridhar and Madhu were present.
