Pro-Hindtuva activists assault Urdu daily's journalist during protests in Mysuru
Mysuru: Activists of BJP and Pro-Hindutva group Hindu Jagarana Vedike on Thursday assaulted and manhandled a journalist of an Urdu daily at a protest called by Hindu Jagaran Vedike.
The protest at Mysore Palace North Gate protest was called against the demolition of temples, especially the Adishakti Mahadevamma temple at Huchgani village in Nanjangud taluk recently.
Mohammed Safdar Kaiser chief editor of The Daily Kausar was recording the confrontation of MLA SA Ramadas by the protesters, when a group of right-wing activists took objection to video recording the event. They demanded Kaiser to delete the recording and manhandled him.
Local police who were present at the protest site rushed and tried to rescue the journalist from being manhandled but the Sangh Parivar activists continued to assault him with sticks and saffron flags. The journalist was however taken to a room attached to the palace compound by police after much difficulty for his safety.
Kaiser has lodged a complaint at Deveraja Police Station.
Mysore District Journalist Association (MDJA) meanwhile, took note of the incident and has condemned it. The president of the organization has written to the Commissioner of Police demanding action against the assailants and has demanded more security for journalists during religious events.
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Jaiswal hits half-century as RR make 205/4 against Punjab Kings
Mullanpur, Apr 5 (PTI): Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a fine half-century and shared an 89-run stand with skipper Sanju Samson as Rajasthan Royals posted a steep 205 for 4 against Punjab Kings here on Saturday.
Jaiswal scored a 45-ball 67 studded with three boundaries and five sixes, while Samson hit a 26-ball 38. Riyan Parag then scored an unbeaten 43.
New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson (2/37) was the most successful PBKS bowler getting rid of both Jaiswal and Samson, who returned to lead RR in place of Riyan Parag in this match.
Earlier, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl.
Brief scores:
Rajasthan Royals 205 for 4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 67, Sanju Samson 38, Riyan Parag 43 not out; Lockie Ferguson 2/37).
