Visually challenged senior citizen assaulted, threatened, forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in Koppal
In an incident reported from Gangavathi town, Koppal district, a visually challenged senior citizen, identified as Hussain Saab, was allegedly harassed by a group of men who compelled him to loudly chant “Jai Shri Ram” slogans. The local police have registered a case against the accused in connection with the incident.
Hussain Saab, a resident of Mehboob Nagar in Gangavathi town, became a victim of harassment when he was returning home from Hospet, where he had gone for personal work. The incident occurred around midnight on Saturday, November 25, near the auto stand in Gangavathi town.
According to the victim's statement to the police, a group of men on motorbikes approached him and inquired about his destination. The men forcibly took Hussain Saab on a motorbike to Pampa Nagar, where they allegedly subjected him to verbal abuse, issued death threats, and physically assaulted him.
Narrating the ordeal, Hussain Saab stated that the group degraded him based on his religious identity and coerced him into loudly chanting 'Jai Shri Ram.' The incident took a violent turn as the men pushed him to the ground during the assault.
During the assault, the perpetrators reportedly seized the money Hussain Saab had with him. The senior citizen was eventually rescued by shepherds who came to his aid at dawn, and ensured that he returns to his house.
Hussain Saab sustained injuries on his back due to the physical attack. A case has been registered at the Gangavati Nagar Police Station based on the complaint filed by the victim.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
