Dalits in Hassan assaulted following land dispute; stones pelted, bike set on fire
Hassan: In a disturbing incident in Bandihalli village of Channarayapatna taluk, Savarna individuals allegedly attacked a Dalit man following a land dispute. According to reports, the victim, identified as Rangappa, was pelted with stones and his bike was set on fire by the accused, who are currently absconding.
The incident is believed to have stemmed from a disagreement over land ownership. Some villagers claimed that the land allotted to Rangappa by the government belonged to them. On Saturday, when Rangappa conducted a survey to demarcate his land, mark its boundaries, and level the field using a JCB, the accused reportedly arrived at the scene and initiated the attack.
Upon their arrival, the accused allegedly began pelting stones at Rangappa and later set his bike ablaze, which was parked near the farm. The fire brigade was called to extinguish the fire. The Channarayapatna Nagar police station has inspected the site and is taking further action in the case.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
