Will discuss with experts about restrictions on Muslim stalls at temple festivities: M'luru top-cop
Mangaluru: Mangaluru Police Commissioner Shashi Kumar on Tuesday said that discussions with experts will be carried out regarding imposing restrictions on stalls by Muslims during temple festivals.
Speaking at a press conference earlier today, he said that they are in talks with temple administrators and the Tahsildar in this regard. However, no final decision has been made, he said.
He added that, further discussions will be carried out with complaints from respective people.
Following the Hijab row and the state-wide strike by Muslims earlier last week as a response to Karnataka High Court’s verdict, the Hindutva groups’ have reportedly urged the temple administrators to exclude stalls by Muslims during temple festivals.
According to the reports, some temples in the city have visibly declared the exclusion of non-Hindu participation in the festivals in the temple festival fair. Also, some temples here have put up banners displaying the exclusion of non-Hindus on temple festivals.
Mangaladevi temple, Mulki Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari temple and Puttur Mahalingeshwara temple have claimed for excluding non-Hindus from their ongoing festivals.
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JDS leader Patel Shivaram passes away
Hassan: Prominent JDS leader, former Legislative Council member, and Apex Bank director Patel Shivaram (75) passed away today following a heart attack at his Housing Board residence in Hassan.
Shivaram had been unwell for several days. He served as a Legislative Council member from 2010 to 2016 and was a close associate of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. He also held positions such as chairman and director of HDCC Bank and director of the Hassan Milk Union.
A prominent leader in the JDS for nearly four decades, he was known for his influence in Hassan. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and a son.
JDS leaders and supporters have expressed their condolences on his demise.
