Hijab row: Those trying to divide society will be brought to justice, K'taka Home Minister warns
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday warned of legal action against people trying to bring divide in the society using students amidst the Hijab row. He said people involved in such activities will be identified and will be brought to the book.
He also stated that all the precautionary measures are in place to maintain peace, law and order in the state as schools re-opened in the state.
Addressing the media, the Minister said, “Students must dedicate themselves to learning activities without being anxious or insecure about anything”, he requested.
Some religious organizations have been putting innocent students ahead, trying to divide the society and the sentiments of the people. They will be identified and appropriate legal actions will be taken against them”, the Minister of Home Affairs informed.
Responding to a question from the media, the Minister said, “Only a handful of students have said that they will only come to schools wearing the Hijab. My opinion is that it is not their normal thinking. All of us have to honor the interim order issued by the High Court. We must act in adherence to that”, he said.
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Three footballers of Indian origin named in squads for FIFA World Cup 2026
New Delhi: Three footballers of Indian origin have been named in preliminary or final squads for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
According to a report published by Mathrubhumi, Sarpreet Singh was included in the New Zealand national football team squad which was announced on Wednesday.
Born in Auckland to Indian parents, Singh was eligible to represent India through his family roots but chose to play for New Zealand. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder made his senior international debut in 2018 and has since become a regular member of the national side.
Singh has made 26 appearances for New Zealand and has scored three goals while providing seven assists.
Julen Lopetegui has included two players of Indian origin: Niall Mason and Tahsin Mohammed, in Qatar’s selections for the tournament.
Mason, a defender whose mother is Indian, previously trained in the youth academies of Real Madrid, Southampton FC and Aston Villa FC. Although he received his first senior call-up earlier this year, the Qatar defender is yet to make his senior international debut.
Tahsin Mohammed, 19, was born to parents from Kerala’s Kannur district. His father Jamshid is from Thalassery, while his mother Shaima belongs to Valapattanam. The winger became the first player of Indian origin to feature in the Qatar Stars League, Qatar’s premier domestic football competition.
Mohammed has made two appearances for the senior Qatar side, including in a World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in June 2024.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by United States, Mexico and Canada.
