Bengaluru college dismisses hostel warden over "speak Kannada at home" remark
Bengaluru: An engineering college in Bengaluru has dismissed a hostel warden after a video surfaced online showing him allegedly instructing students not to speak Kannada on campus, triggering strong backlash and protests from pro-Kannada groups, NDTV reported on Monday.
The incident took place at AMC Engineering College on Bannerghatta Road, where the warden of the boys’ hostel, identified as Suresh P V, was recorded telling students in Hindi: "If you want to speak in Kannada, do it at home."
In the video, which was reportedly recorded by a student, the warden is also heard claiming that students needed prior permission from the college administration to speak Kannada inside the campus. The remarks sparked outrage, with activists and Kannada organisations condemning them as disrespectful to the state language and local culture.
Following protests by pro-Kannada groups at the college gates, the administration dismissed the warden with immediate effect.
In a dismissal order issued by the college principal reportedly said, "Considering the gravity of the complaint regarding the incident at the AMC Boys Hostel, you are hereby dismissed from your duties as Hostel Warden with immediate effect, in the best interest of the institution."
"You are directed to hand over the charge, records, and hostel-related responsibilities to the concerned authority immediately. This order comes into force with immediate effect," the notice said.
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
