Suspected Individuals at Kodagu-DK border belong to banned Naxal outfit: Madikeri SP
Madikeri: Madikeri SP K Ramanujan clarified that the suspected individuals who bought groceries from a shop in Koojimale estate in Kodagu-DK border belonged to the banned Naxal outfit. He was addressing a press meet on Tuesday in the city.
SP K Ramanujan said that “A group of four armed individuals, comprising two men and women, paid a visit to the shop at Koojimale rubber estate in the evening of March 17 and bought many essential goods, including 25 kg of rice. They spoke in Kannada language, introducing themselves as Naxal militants, and sought support for their fight. The shop owner has identified one of them as Naxal leader Vikram Gowda. We are collecting information on the rest of the group”. The Police Department had taken the incident seriously, SP added.
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The commandoes of Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) under SP Jitendra Kumar Dayam are conducting a combing operation in the dense Koojimale forest, full of deep valleys, with canine squad and drones. Information is sought about the Naxal team from neighboring districts and also from Kerala State Intelligence. Old cases on Naxals are being scrutinized. Officers from District and State Intelligence, and State Internal Security Wing are also part of the investigation, SP K Ramanujan stated.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
