Hate speech: Police files suo moto case against Hindutva activist Pooja
Pooja had called for genocide of Muslims during a programme held on Feb 23
Vijayapura: The District Police have finally filed a suo moto case against Pooja Veershetty, a pro-Hindutva activist for her inflammatory speech made on Feb 23.
Gol Gumbaz police station has file the case under sections 295 (A), 505(2) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code for deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings, creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes and criminal intimidation.
It may be noted that on Feb 23, Pooja had participated in the procession called by various pro-Hindutva outfits to protest against the killing Bajrangdal worker of Shivamogga.
Hundreds of people, including saffron-clad seers and supporters of rightwing organization had gathered outside Siddeshwara temple.
During which time, Pooja had given a call for genocide of the Muslims while referring to Hijab controversy. She had said that they ( Hindutva outfits) will not allow India to become a Hijab nation. “ If Muslims want to wear Hijab then Hindu will have to carry swords and will chop them off inch by inch “, she had said.
The statement drew strong criticism from various quarters and condemned such hate speeches that are aimed at creating communal division in the society.
Even Former Home Minister, M. B. Patil criticised the event and demanded police to file a suo moto case.
The pressure was reportedly mounting on the police also to take suo moto case against the girl for her highly objectionable statement.
“ What is appalling and unfortunate is that the police delayed in filing a case against the girl even after the video went viral and lakhs of people had watched it already”, said Srinath Pujari, a local activist.
He said that the delay in filing the case clearly indicates that the forces were working behind the area that were trying to prevent the filing of a case against the girl.
Pujari said that the police was forced to file the case only after it came under attack from various quarters for the delay.
M.C. Mulla, another activist who was demanding arrest of the girl, also echoed similar sentiments.
Expressing anguish over some political leaders for brainwashing innocent students and using them as scapegoats to achieve their political agenda, he appealed to students not to fall prey and spoil their careers.
“ The students should focus on their careers. The girl who was receiving cheers when she was giving inflammatory statements, has no knowledge that none of them will come to her rescue when she will be faced with legal issues. Her future will get destroyed and she will be facing legal hardship for years to come”, he said.
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Petrol pump worker killed as SUV hits motorcycle head-on in Gurugram
Gurugram (PTI): A petrol pump worker died after an SUV rammed into his motorcycle in the Sushant Lok area here, police said on Thursday.
The accused driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle after the accident. An FIR has been registered at the Sushant Lok police station, they said.
According to police, the accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when Mukesh was travelling from Sector 44 to Sushant Lok on Vyapar Kendra Road for some work.
Near Vyapar Kendra, a white Thar coming from the wrong side at high speed hit his motorcycle head-on, leaving him critically injured, they said.
The driver fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind, police added.
Eyewitnesses claimed the vehicle had no number plates either at the front or rear.
Locals took Mukesh to a private hospital, where he died during treatment, police said. He was a resident of Rohta Patti in Palwal and worked at a petrol pump in Sector 44.
An FIR was registered against the unidentified driver, based on a complaint lodged by his brother Ashok. The body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem on Thursday, police said.
“The Thar vehicle has been seized from the spot. CCTV footage from the area is being examined, and the driver will be arrested soon,” a Gurugram police spokesperson said.
