Karnataka HM Araga Jnanendra directs action to be taken against assaulters of journalist
Bengaluru, Sep 22: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday informed the assembly that he would direct officials to take action against those involved in the alleged assault on a journalist from an Urdu daily during the protest against the demolition of a temple in Mysuru last week.
"Those guilty, involved in any kind of unlawful act, will be dealt with. I will issue directions to the officials to take action," he said.
Mohammed Safdar Kaiser, a journalist associated with Urdu daily Kausar news, was allegedly assaulted by some persons protesting against the demolition of a temple in Mysuru's Nanjangud on September 16.
The incident occurred when Kaiser was reportedly recording the speech of Hindu Jagarana Vedike leader Jagadish Karanth at the protest site near the Kote Anjaneya Swamy temple near the Mysuru palace premises.
They allegedly asked him to delete the video he had recorded despite him telling them that he was a journalist and covering the event, police sources had said.
Raising the issue, Congress MLA from Narasimharaja constituency Tanveer Sait said that a journalist was assaulted during a protest in Mysuru and they had asked his name before attacking him.
"It is a mob lynching like incident. It is unfortunate that such incidents are happening in Karnataka also. The government has to take it seriously and take action," he said.
Stating that the assault occurred during the protest by Hindu Jagarana Vedike against the demolition of a temple in Nanjangud, Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah alleged that Kaiser was attacked as he was from another religion and was recording a video, and no case has been registered despite a complaint.
"This is not fair. It is like destroying journalism as Kaiser is a journalist and had gone there on duty. Other media persons were also there, but he was particularly attacked. Its nothing but goondagiri. So I urge the Home Minister to register a case.. complaint has been given and take action against those involved," he added.
MLA and state Congress Chief D K Shivakumar, showing some pictures, said the attack on the journalist occurred in the presence of police. Looking at this, the only option for the Home Minister was to register a case.
The scribe had also approached the police with a complaint demanding action against those who allegedly assaulted him.
The Mysuru District Journalists Association too had written to the Mysuru police commissioner, seeking action against the culprits.
The protesters were opposing the demolition of an "illegally" constructed temple in Mysuru's Nanjangud recently by the administration.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
