Police detain head of residential school in Sagara as dalit student dies after suddenly falling ill
Shivamogga: HP Manjappa, head of the Vanashri Residential School in Sagara, was detained by the police on Saturday, in relation to the unexpected and suspicious death of 13-year-old Thejaswini, a student of the school.
Thejaswini, a Dalit girl from Class 8, who was a native of Shivapura village in Sorab taluk, had been admitted into Vanashri, a private residential school situated on Varadahalli Road of Sagara town, in the second week of June. The other students at the school have said that, Thejaswini, who had been forced to drink a lot of water by Manjappa, fell seriously ill on Thursday. She was taken in the school van to the hospital, where she died.
The deceased student’s parents told reporters, “Thejaswini’s health was fine when she joined the residential school. That she fell ill suddenly and died gives rise to a lot of suspicion.” They urged the police to investigate the case and ensure that they get justice after having lost their child.
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Social activists have also been demanding to know the reason for the girl’s sudden death. The activists, along with Thejaswini’s parents and the residents of Shivapura, staged a protest on Saturday outside the residential school building, demanding investigation into the matter of the girl’s death and legal action against the guilty.
While the police stopped the protesters as they attempted to forcibly enter the school building, they have now detained Manjappa for questioning in relation to the case.
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Another incident of alleged insult to Islamic prayer reported in Belthangady
case lodged against 47 individuals
Belthangady: Another incident involving individuals allegedly dancing indecently, dressed in a denigrating manner, and insulting the Azan (Islamic call to prayer) has come to light under the jurisdiction of the Venoor Police Station. A case has been lodged against 17 accused persons and 20 to 30 others who were allegedly involved in the act.
Based on a complaint filed by Mohammed Rafiq, a resident of Poyyegudde house in Padangady village, a case has been registered at Venoor police station against Savya residents Vasantha, Rajesh, Harish, Peradi residents Dayanand, Ranganath, Mohan, Shamit, Ravi, Ramesh Kulal, Suresh, Ashoka Kulal, Dhanush Haradottu, Harish Banthottu, Ramesh R.K, Suresh Barottu, Pramod, Prakash Peradi and 20 to 30 other individuals.
A case has been registered under Section 353(2) along with Section 3(5) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for disrespecting Islam, Prophet Muhammad and the Islamic prayer Azhan by wearing Muslim attire during a 'Purusha Kattuna' event on April 14th.
A video of the incident is reportedly circulating on various social media platforms. In the purported video, a group of individuals can be seen wearing traditional Muslim attire and allegedly insulting the Azan by dancing indecently during a 'Purusha Kattuna' (a ritualistic dance performed by men of different castes, typically marking the end of agricultural activities) event held in Peradi near Venoor.
This incident follows a similar episode reported just days ago during a Purushara Puja ceremony, where Islam was allegedly disrespected. A complaint had already been filed with the Venoor police regarding that incident.
Leaders from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) had also approached the Venoor police and submitted an official complaint, and demanded immediate action against those who are responsible for creating unrest in the society by wearing Muslim attire and hurting religious sentiments.
The Venoor police have now registered a case following widespread outrage over the alleged video denigrating Islam.
