Muslims demand justice, not appeasement: U Nisar Ahmed
Bengaluru: Retired IPS officer U Nisar Ahmed has called upon the new state government to develop both short-term and long-term plans to gain the trust of the Muslim community. Ahmed emphasized that Muslims should not be appeased but instead granted their rightful rights and justice. Speaking exclusively to Varthabharati, Ahmed highlighted several crucial steps that the new Congress government should take for the overall development of Muslims.
According to Ahmed, the secular party was elected to power because Muslims voted rationally, and the Congress party's election manifesto promised justice for all. He urged the new government to rectify the wrong decisions made by the previous administration as a priority. Specifically, Ahmed demanded the reinstatement of the reservation granted to Muslims under Category 2 'B' and the lifting of the ban on hijab in educational institutions.
Furthermore, Ahmed called for suitable amendments to the National Education Policy, the revival and strengthening of schemes and programs for minority welfare, and immediate intervention to protect innocent individuals who have been falsely accused and arrested.
Expressing his dissatisfaction with the appointment of politicians as chairpersons and members of various minority-focused commissions and boards, Ahmed advocated for the appointment of experienced professionals, retired IAS, and IPS officers to these positions. He argued that the community would benefit greatly from their expertise.
Ahmed emphasized the urgent need for Muslim representation in key institutions such as the State Human Rights Commission, State Information Commission, and State Public Service Commission. He also stressed the importance of expediting the issuance of caste certificates to Muslims, warning officials who intentionally cause delays of possible suspension.
Another concern raised by Ahmed was the delay in issuing OBC certificates to Muslims, which hampers their job opportunities in central government positions. He urged authorities to verify eligible candidates promptly and issue the necessary certificates, emphasizing the need for strict instructions to prevent indifference in such cases.
Addressing the misuse of waqf properties, Ahmed proposed that the revenue department should register ownership rights of gazetted Waqf properties under the Wakf Board's name. He also called for cooperation between the police, revenue department, and the Waqf Board to reclaim encroached waqf properties.
In terms of educational and social initiatives, Ahmed suggested the allocation of government land to Muslim-owned institutions and utilizing the Haj Bhawan for coaching programs aimed at preparing Muslim youth for various competitive exams.
Regarding recruitment in government departments, Ahmed recommended prioritizing the appointment of honest and efficient officers from minority and backward classes, especially in crucial departments like the police and revenue departments. He also stressed the importance of considering Muslims for chairperson and member positions in the numerous corporations and boards under the government.
For example, the State Housing Board, Slum Development Board, Bangalore Development Authority, BMRDA, KIADB, KSIIDC, KSTDC, KSTDC, KSFC, MML, BMTC, Food Civil Supplies Corporation, Forest Development Corporation, Pollution Control Board, KPTCL etc.
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Ex-Army officer assaulted, robbed at gunpoint by woman he met through matrimonial website
Mathura(UP), Apr 5 (PTI): A retired Army colonel from Haryana has filed a police complaint here, alleging that he was held hostage, assaulted, looted and forced to participate in an "obscene video" at gunpoint with a woman he met through a matrimonial website, police said on Saturday.
The woman from Mathura, who was allegedly in on the plan to rob him, was working with other accomplices, the ex-armyman said in his complaint filed on Thursday.
According to Barsana Station House Officer (SHO) Raj Kamal Singh, Colonel Rajneesh Soni (retired), a resident of Gurugram, reported that he was contacted by a woman from Barsana on a matrimonial website in January. The woman allegedly agreed to marry him, and they began communicating.
The woman allegedly persuaded the colonel to visit Barsana on January 25, requesting that he visit the Radharani temple. When he arrived, she arranged for his stay at a guest house and took him on a tour of the area, including a visit to the temple, the complainant said.
After returning to the guest house, the woman and her accomplices allegedly told the colonel that her brother had been involved in an accident and they needed to leave immediately. They then led him to a waiting car.
"Once outside the town limits, the colonel alleges that he was attacked by the occupants of the car. They seized his phone, physically assaulted him, and forced him to contact relatives and friends to transfer money," the SHO said.
"He was then taken back to the guest house, where he was allegedly forced to participate in obscene videos and photographs at gunpoint. He was threatened that the videos would be made public if he reported the incident," the officer said.
The colonel has alleged that his purse, bag, gold chain, debit card and Rs. 12,000 in cash were stolen from the guest house.
After an unsuccessful attempt at locating the perpetrators himself, the colonel finally reported the incident to the Barsana police two days ago, he said.
"A case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS and all facts are being investigated. Further action will be taken as per facts found in the investigation," the SHO said.
