Dharwad: Thousands of Muslims march carrying 1km long Indian flag in solidarity with Pulwama victims
Members of other communities also joined the march
Dharwad: Over 1500 people from several organisations of Muslim Community in Dharwad including Anjuman-e-Islam, on Friday, Feb 22, came together for a rally in solidarity with the Pulwama martyrs, which was organised by Ismail Tamatgar, ex-President of Anjuman-e-Islam and Congress leader.
About 1600 people marched with one kilometer long Indian flag, through the streets of Dharwad, from Kalabhavan to the office of Deputy Commissioner.
A memorandum was also submitted to the Prime Minister and President of India, through the Deputy Commissioner, condemning the attack and seeking strict action against the perpetrators of the dastardly attack on the CRPF convoy, that killed as many as 44 soldiers.
A one kilometer long India flag was also arranged and students of several schools carried the flag in the rally.
Members from other communities also participated in the rally to show solidarity with the martyrs of Pulwama attack and their families.
Similar rallies of multiple communities coming together in solidarity have been reported from across the country ever since the dastardly Pulwama attack on February 14.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
