Bengaluru: TV channels project wristwatch trader as 'terrorist'
Bengaluru: People are outraged over TV channels, which spread panic in City by telecasting a false report projecting an innocent wall clock trader as a terrorist.
This was triggered by an incident on Monday evening at Majestic metro station when a person was termed as a suspected terrorist by some TV channels. But now it has come to the light that the person was 57-year-old wristwatch trader Riyaz Ahmed. He has been doing watch business in Bengaluru for 20 years.
Riyaz Ahmad also has a copy of a certificate issued by the BBMP. Speaking to 'Vartha Bharati' newspaper, Riyaz Ahmed made it clear that he has been selling and repairing wristwatches at a small shop on the BMTC subway at Majestic for over 20 years.
"On May 7, I returned to home by a Metro train after closing my shop. But the next day, a few TV channels projected me as a suspected terrorist in the news. Those who saw the news on social media and news channels started looking me as an anti-national, "he said.
"I am a poor businessman, an ordinary citizen, and has not hurt anyone until now. But what should I do if I am thrown on the street by stigmatising as a terrorist only for wearing 'jhubba' and spotting beard," he added with teary eyes.
Complaint against Public TV Channel
"I have lodged a complaint against Public TV Channel who falsely aired a news projecting me as a suspected terrorist and humiliated me," Riyaz Ahmed informed.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
