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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Karnataka MLC Nazir Ahmed visits Ajman Ruler’s Court, Thumbay Medicity
Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.
At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.
As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.
Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.
Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.
Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.
