Water tank wall collapses in Ramanagar: 12-year-old boy killed, another injured
The young victim, identified as Kaushik Gowda, a Class 6 student, was among three boys who had ventured to the water tank adjacent to the hostel building on Thursday morning to freshen up. In an unexpected turn of events, the five-foot-high wall surrounding the water tank collapsed, trapping the boys beneath the debris.
Efforts were made to rescue Kaushik from the rubble, and he was rushed to Dayananda Sagar Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital. Meanwhile, another boy, who also suffered injuries during the incident, is currently receiving medical attention at the same hospital, according to local police.
The precise circumstances leading to the collapse of the water tank wall are currently under investigation, and authorities are working diligently to ascertain the cause of this tragic mishap.
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Chandrashekhar Swamiji apologises for remark on denying voting rights to Muslims
"If my statement has upset our Muslim brothers, I deeply regret it."
Bengaluru: Kumara Chandrashekharanath Swamiji, head of the Vishva Okkaliga Mahasansthana Mutt, has expressed regret over his controversial statement suggesting that "Muslims should be denied voting rights."
In a press release, Swamiji clarified, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
He further added, "Okkaligas are inherently tolerant of all religions. We have always treated people of every faith equally. Our Mutt maintains cordial relations with Muslims, and they frequently visit us. Similarly, we attend their weddings and other joyous occasions. Hence, there is no intolerance towards this community." Swamiji appealed to the public to disregard the controversy surrounding his remark.
The controversial statement was made during a farmers' rally, ‘Raita Gharjana,’ organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Karnataka Pradesh, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering, Swamiji had said, "A law should be enacted to deny voting rights to the Muslim community, and the Wakf Board should be abolished."
The remark drew widespread criticism from political leaders and the public alike. Following the backlash, Swamiji issued his apology, stating, "Muslims are also citizens of this country. Like everyone else, they too have voting rights. If my statement yesterday has caused discomfort to our Muslim brothers, I sincerely apologise for it."
