Indian Christian Unity Forum writes to Prez of India, seeks help in restoring peace in Manipur
Bengaluru: The Christian community in Bengaluru, along with the support of the secular forum members in Karnataka, has submitted a memorandum to the President of India through the Governor of Karnataka, Thawar Chand Gehlot seeking the intervention of President in restoring peace in Manipur.
The memorandum highlights the grave situation faced by the people of Manipur, particularly the Christian community, where a series of targeted attacks have led to a gross violation of human rights. The plea emphasizes the urgent need for intervention to restore peace and safeguard the lives and properties of the affected individuals.
In recent months, Manipur has witnessed a distressing wave of violence, with numerous churches set ablaze, Christian families displaced from their homes, and a significant loss of lives. Shockingly, the State and Central Home Ministries have been accused of turning a blind eye to these incidents, allowing the situation to deteriorate further.
The memorandum presents alarming statistics that reflect the extent of destruction in Manipur:
Over 150 churches have been burned down.
The death toll has surpassed 200 innocent individuals.
More than 80 villages have been ravaged by fire.
A staggering 1,560 houses have been reduced to ashes.
Over 50,000 people have been rendered homeless, with this number steadily increasing.
Addressing the President of India, the Christian Community and secular forum members of Karnataka earnestly request immediate intervention to establish peace in Manipur. The memorandum implores the President to bring the grave situation to the attention of the Honourable Prime Minister and to initiate measures for the rehabilitation of the affected Christian population. It urges the restoration of houses, churches, and institutions, allowing the people of Manipur to live without fear of losing their properties and lives.
This united plea from the Christian Community and secular forum members of Karnataka stands in solidarity with the Manipur Christian community and the people of Manipur, calling for urgent action to alleviate their suffering and restore peace in the state.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
