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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UP: Police official shunted after killing of two senior employees of biogas plant in Budaun
Budaun (UP) (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh government has shunted the Circle Officer of the area in connection with the recent killing of two senior officials at an HPCL compressed biogas plant in the district, officials said on Sunday.
Superintendent of Police (Rural) Hirdesh Katheriya said that Ujhani Circle Officer Devendra Singh has been attached to the Police headquarters in Lucknow, and Rahul Pandey of UP-112 emergency response service has been posted to Budaun in his place.
The action comes a day after the state government transferred Senior Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Singh following the double murder at the plant in Sejni village in the Musajhag area.
Meanwhile, under the directions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Bareilly divisional commissioner to conduct a detailed probe into the incident.
The incident took place on Thursday when Sudhir Kumar Gupta, 58, deputy general manager at the facility, and Harshit Sharma, 34, an assistant manager, were shot dead by Ajay Pratap Singh, who was earlier a vendor at the plant here in the district.
The main accused has been arrested, and authorities have also pasted notices on six shops allegedly owned by him in Sejni village that were reportedly constructed over government land, they said, adding that the demolition may be carried out after due procedure.
In view of the incident, authorities have also decided to establish a police outpost inside the plant premises with the deployment of two sub-inspectors and eight police personnel to enhance security.
