Thousands of protesters in Bhatkal demand withdrawal of NRC, CAA
Bhatkal: Thousands of people led by local socio-political organisation Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem on Monday staged huge protest in the town with nearly ten thousand people demanding withdrawal of CAA and NRC’s implementation in the country.
The protest rally began from National Highway 66 and marched through the landmark Shamsuddin Circle before gathering at Anjuman ground near old bus stand.
A public gathering was held at the Anjuman Ground wherein several local social and political leaders including CPI (M) leader Yamuna Naik, Activist and Columnist Shiv Sundar and others called for withdrawal of the NRC and CAA.
Several slogans against the two laws passed by the BJP led NDA Government at the centre were raised with protesters also carrying placards and banners along with National Flag. The protest rally and event concluded with protesters singing National Anthem.
Officials of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, Guest speakers, convenor of protest committee, Inayatullah Shabandri and others were present on the dias.
Dr. Haneef Shabab, former Tanzeem General Secretary and noted Journalist compered the public event while former Tanzeem President and Judge Muzammil Kazia also addressed the event.
A memorandum was also submitted to the Assistant Commissioner of Bhatkal, addressed to the Chief Justice of India urging him to immediately hear the petitions filed against the NRC and CAA.
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17-year-old PUC student in Shivamogga drowns while swimming in River Tunga
Shivamogga: A 17-year-old student from Kamakshi Street in the city, Prem Kumar, died of drowning while swimming in River Tunga in Pillangiri village of the taluk recently.
Prem, who was studying in II PUC at DVS College, was visiting the temple in Pillangiri with his friends and got into the river for a swim, when he drowned in the waters of the river.
The youngster’s body has been sent to the mortuary of the McGann Hospital in Shivamogga to conduct a post-mortem examination.
Shivamogga Rural Police visited the spot and held an inspection.
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