Ramanagar: Two arrested for Pro-Pakistan graffiti at Toyota factory
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Ramanagar: Karnataka Police arrested two individuals on Wednesday in connection with pro-Pakistan graffiti found on the bathroom walls of the Toyota Boshoku Automotive India Company factory near Bidadi town in Ramanagar district.
The accused, identified as 24-year-old Haimad Hussain and 20-year-old Sadiq, were employed as contract workers at the factory. Both hail from northern Karnataka.
The graffiti, written in Kannada with green paint, reportedly contained pro-Pakistan slogans and derogatory remarks about the people of Karnataka. The incident came to light on March 16 during the first shift, prompting the company to issue a notice warning workers.
As the matter gained attention, a large number of employees and Kannada activists gathered outside the factory, demanding strict action. Protesters alleged a similar incident had occurred the previous year but was not addressed. They insisted on the dismissal and deportation of those responsible.
The company later issued a circular stating that such actions would be considered sedition and could disrupt workplace discipline. It assured that legal action was being taken.
Following a complaint from the HR department, Bidadi Police registered an FIR and launched an investigation. Using CCTV footage, handwriting analysis, and employee interrogations, the police identified and arrested the two suspects.
Hussain and Sadiq have been booked under s. 67 of the IT Act and ss. 193 and 356 of the BNS Act. Further investigation is underway.
The matter was also raised in the Legislative Assembly, where Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka criticised the government’s handling of the issue. He alleged inaction and questioned whether the administration was attempting to shield those involved.
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French President Macron concludes Mumbai visit
Mumbai (PTI): French President Emmanuel Macron, along with First Lady Brigitte Macron, left Mumbai for New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding his engagements here, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They were seen off at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.
On Tuesday, Macron held discussions with Modi as part of efforts to further strengthen India-France strategic ties.
During the Mumbai visit, the French president and his wife also met some of India's top filmmakers and actors, and had an animated exchange with them about cinema, culture and collaboration.
President Macron is on an official visit to India from February 17 to 19 at the invitation of PM Modi to participate in the AI Impact Summit hosted by India in the national capital Delhi, besides the bilateral summit in Mumbai.
PM Modi will inaugurate the summit on February 19. As many as 20 heads of states, including French President Macron, will be present at the inaugural session, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan said.
