Hijab row a conspiracy to poison young minds: Cong president D K Shivakumar
Mangaluru, Feb 7: The controversy over wearing of hijab in colleges is part of a conspiracy to poison the minds of the young people, Karnataka PCC president D K Shivakumar said on Monday.
Addressing a press meet at the district Congress committee office here, he said the "hijab row is an insult to our country and against the tradition of the land."
He said the coastal region has its own history, culture and human resources and is known as an educational hub.
An attempt is being made to change the tradition and poison young minds by fuelling the hijab row.
He instead of addressing several issues like unemployment and petrol price hike, sensitive issues like hijab-wearing are being raked up by vested interests.
Shivakumar expressed the hope that the students will soon get justice on the hijab issue as all have faith in the constitution.
On Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge Minister V Sunil Kumar's statements on the row, Shivakumar said the minister has the responsibility to abide by the oath taken in the assembly.
Earlier, talking to reporters at the airport here, he alleged the BJP is trying to create unrest among the students and public over the issue. He claimed that the saffron party has been following this line since its inception.
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Four sentenced to life imprisonment in Shivamogga murder case
Shivamogga: The Shivamogga 2nd Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced four youths to life imprisonment in connection with a murder case reported in 2022.
The convicts, identified as Shahbaz Sharif (20) of Milaghatta, Wasim Akram alias Che Ungli (20) of Tempo Stand, Wasim Akram alias Kala Wasim (20) of Budha Nagar, and Fayaz Ullah Rehman alias Ruman (23) of Murad Nagar, were found guilty of murdering Zikrullah (28), a mechanic from Hosalli in Shivamogga taluk.
The incident occurred on March 19, 2022, following an altercation between Zikrullah and Gas Imran over a parking issue in Budda Nagar. Zikrullah had also previously been involved in a dispute with another individual named Twist Imran. In this context, Shahbaz, Ruman, Wasim, Kala Wasim, and others attacked him with deadly weapons near Falak Shadi Mahal on NT Road. Zikrullah was rushed to Government Meggan Hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day.
A complaint was lodged by the victim’s brother at Doddapet Police Station, leading to an investigation by Inspector Anjan Kumar. The accused were arrested, and a chargesheet was filed in court.
Judge Pallavi B.R. sentenced the four convicts to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹30,000 on each. Government prosecutor P.O. Pushpa represented the prosecution in the case.
