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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Mangalore tense after attack on churches
Mangalore in Karnataka is still simmering a day after churches were attacked by members of the Bajrang Dal. They have blatantly and openly threatened more attacks.
There were some strong words from former prime minister and opposition leader Deve Gowda who has accused the BJP of attempting to turn the state into the "Gujarat of the South".
Chief Minister Yeddyurappa is trying some damage control but said illegal conversions are going on, words that make only stoke the tension.
Despite the violence against Christains, the BJP home minister seemed to add to the tension by attacking conversions at this sensitive time.
"We are not against Christians, we are only against conversions. This organisation called New Life gets foreign aid and converts innocent people," said Mahendra Kumar, Karnataka state convenor, Bajrang Dal.
For the past few days, churches have been attacked, altars destroyed, statues broken in a wave of violence led by activists of the Bajrang Dal.
The Dal was unapologetic about admitting to the violence. They say they are targeting evangelical groups in and around Mangalore, which are carrying out forcible conversions.
But so far there seems to be little evidence that New Life is carrying out forcible conversions.
Also, the Dal may name one group but the target seems to be churches cutting across denominations.
"They attacked our sacrament, something which means more to us than our lives just because something happens somewhere that doesn't mean you take it out on others," said Reverend Aloysios Paul D' Souza, Archbishop, Mangalore.
Anxious to deny claims that the attacks are linked to a BJP government in power and that Mangalore is the bastion of the state's new home minster and the chief minister, the home minister flew into Mangalore.
Grossly inadequate police force led to grapple with a city simmering over the issue of conversions, while the VHP has called for detailed talks with the Christian leaders on the subject, the BJP government clearly has its work cutout so that Mangalore does not become another Kandhamal .
Mangalore: 'Don't Politicize Church Attacks' CM Tells Opposition
Sri Rama Sene Calls For Mangalore Bundh on Sep 16
Pics: Prajwal Ukkuda,at 10.00pm, IST, Courtsey: Daijiworld.com
Mangalore, Sep 15: No organizations will be allowed to take law into their hands. If they have any grievances about the other religion, let them complain to the police. The attacks on Christian prayer halls and churches in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Chikmagalur districts are condemnable. Nobody should take law in their hands. The police department has been instructed to take strict action against the anti-social elements, said chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, here on Monday September 15 evening.
Speaking to media persons at the Circuit House, here on Monday evening, he said that all people have their right to practice their religion. But one should not publish abusive literature against another religion. The Constitution does not allow that, he said.
A delegation from the Catholic community met the CM at the Circuit House and expressed their anguish over the attack on churches. They were asked to help the government to control the New Life organizations that was engaged in publishing abusive literature about Hindu gods and conversion. But the Catholic leaders stated that the New Life organization is not under their control, Yeddyurappa was informed.
Jobless Congress, JD (S):
The Congress and JD (S) have been jobless since a few months as they have no power. But the Mangalore incident has provided a job for them. Instead of helping the government in solving the issue they are politicizing it. Both Congress and JD (S) should not utilize the Mangalore incident for political gains, he said.
153 arrested:
Police sources said that a total of 153 people were arrested in the incidents that occurred in the state since Sunday. 53 people were arrested in connection with the attack on the churches. Others were arrested for pelting stones on the police while staging protests in various churches, sources added.
Sri Rama Sene Calls For Mangalore Bundh:
In response to today's bundh, and alleged conversion by some Christian groups, Sri Rama Sene has called for a Mangaore bundh on Sep 16, 2008. Normal life in Mangalore is expected to be affected for the second consecutive day tomorrow on account of the bundh. Public Transport, schools, colleges and shops are expected to remain closed on Sep 16.
Mangalore Diocese Asks Community to Stop Agitation Immediately Mangalore, Sep 15: The Catholic Diocese of Mangalore has appealed to the Catholic community to stop their agitation immediately and maintain peace and help to bring about harmony in the interest of the general public, said Fr William Menezes, PRO of the Diocese.
Mangalore: Miscreants Extend Attacks on Churches In Kerala Mangalore, Sep 15: The anti social elements extended their attacks on Christian religious centers into the state of Kerala . They attacked St Joseph’s Church in Kasargod on Sunday September 14.
The church was under renovation and the devotees were using the school for Sunday worship. The miscreants attacked the school and broke the windows and statues on Sunday night. They also destroyed the boards belonging to the church.
A case has been registered at the police station and a probe has been initiated to nab the attackers. Home minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has taken the issue seriously and deputed Kannur range inspector general on the probe
Mangalore Tense: Two Stabbing Incidents Reported Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (MR)
at 8.00pm, IST
Mangalore, Sep 15: The attacks on churches across the city are now turning into serious violent situation, as two stabbing incidents are reported.
In Kulur, one person was attacked with lethal weapon. The name of the person who stabbed is not yet known. The victim has been admitted to the private hospital in the city.
Second incident was reported from Kodialbail. In both the cases, name and background of the persons stabbed is not known.
At the same time, the chief minister B S Yeddyurappa arrived in the city and addressed a press conference. He met diocesan priests before proceeding to Udupi.
Udupi: Christians Meet DC, Urge Adequate Protection to Places of Worship
Report and Pics from Hemanat Padubidri Udupi, Sep 15: Christians led by former Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy member Vincent Alva met the deputy commissioner Hemalata and submitted a memorandum urging her to provide adequate protection to Christians on Monday September 15 afternoon.
It could be recalled that a prayer centre belonging to one of the Christian groups near old service bus stand here was attacked by Bajrangdal activists on Sunday September 14 morning. Following this Catholics of almost all the 48 churches that come under Udupi zone had gathered in their respective churches in order to provide security to their churches.
Though attacks on Christians prayer houses and churches in neighbouring Dakshina Kannada district had given rise to sporadic violence, Christians of Udupi zone had maintained peace without giving heed to any rumours. Catholic youth who showed great restrain in not getting into violence, had urged all the Catholics to gather near deputy commissioner’s office in order to stage peaceful protest.
Accordingly more than 200 Christians from Shirva deanery, Kemman, Brahmavar, Udupi, Sastan, Barkur and other parishes gathered near deputy commissioner’s office on Monday. They were led by Vincent Alva, ICYM Udupi district unit animator Wilson D'Souza Shirva, ICYM Udupi former president Michael Rodrigues Sastan, ICYM Udupi president Manoj D'Lima, Catholic Sabha Kallianpur deanery president Felix Pinto met the deputy commissioner at her office and submitted memorandum.
The protestors restrained from staging any protest or rally but met the deputy commissioner maintaining peace. Vincent Alva speaking with the deputy commissioner said that conversion is nothing but an excuse given to attack Christians. “We are peace-loving people and we do not want to harm anyone by word or deed. We respect everyone and expect the same from others. But we have been soft targets for fanatics. We condemn these attacks and urge you to give adequate protection to our prayer houses, churches and to us," he added.
Accepting the memorandum, deputy commissioner Hemalata assured that all Christians in the district will be give complete protection and law-breakers from any religion will not be tolerated. “I want to send a clear message to all that anyone indulging in any kind of violence will be brought to books,” she assured.
Once the memorandum was submitted, group dispersed from the place silently. Though a few Bajrangdal activists had gathered outside deputy commissioner's office, nothing untoward happened, as both groups displayed exemplary restrain from violence.
Mangalore: Police Resort to Lathi Charge Near Bajpe Church, Opposite Athena Hospital
at 5.15pm, IST
Mangalore, Sep 15: Continuing with their caning spree in the city, the police lathi-charged a gathering of Catholic protestors who had gathered at Bajpe church premises, in the evening, for dispersing them. It may be recalled, that prohibitory orders have been clamped in the city for three days.
Meanwhile, a gang of four miscreants assaulted a person named Deepu, said to be a Sangh-Parivar activist, near State Bank Circle in the city in the afternoon, with a knife. Soon, a big crowd gathered opposite Athena Hospital, where Deepu is being treated for the stabbing wounds. As the crowd threatened to swell beyond manageable size, the policemen dispersed the crowd, by resorting to caning, in the evening.
At 3.20pm - IST
Mangalore: No Faith on District Administration : Bishop Aloysius Mangalore, Sep 15: Speaking on behalf of the bishop of Mangalore who is sick, Fr Onil D’Souza told the media persons on Monday September 15, that the miscreants have attacked the cross and desecrated the holy sacrament in the adoration monastery in Milagres. "There is nothing left for us now to say anything on the issue, as the miscreants desecrated the cross and the holy sacrament that are more precious than our own lives," he regretted.
The hooligans also attacked the nuns in the monastery. The nuns belong to the congregation of Cloistered Carmelites. They never come out of the convent once they enter into it. They spend all their life in prayers. They come out only for voting, with the permission of the bishop and when seriously ill, he informed.
No faith on district administration:
The catholic community has lost faith in the district and police administration, as the attackers have continued to target them relentlessly. The government machinery has failed to take action against the miscreants. The Catholics are also the citizens of this nation like others and they have all the right to live here peacefully, he stressed.
"The Catholics expressed their anguish by taking to the road immediately after the attack on the monastery. Meanwhile, a few youth belonging to the Catholic community have been arrested by the police. The police should release them immediately," he urged.
“District in-charge minister Krishna Palemar visited the bishops’ house on Monday. We told him not to give any assurances, but to ensure security to the minority community in the district,” he added.
“If the anti-social elements are taking law and order in their hands, why do we have the district administration and police in place? We are in a helpless situation. The Catholic community has never indulged in any forcible conversions or spoken derided any other religion,” he cleared.
Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza said, that the attack on the police by the youth is condemnable. "No one should take the law into their hands. This applies to all the groups and violence should never be the chosen path of the Catholics," he advised.
Video No 7 (Bishop's Press Meet) Click Here
Mangalore: Fresh Violence: Miscreants Attack St Ann's Friary Grotto
At 02.20pm, IST
Some miscreants damaged one of the statues located at St Ann's Friary at Bejai today afternoon. Thereafter, protestors gathered at Bejai church and later, took to streets, pelting stones at shops and establishments, at around 1.30 pm today. The policemen came on the scene and disperesed the mob, by warning them that they would resort to caning unless they stop the violent behaviour. The situation returned to normalcy thereafter.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Sleaze MMS Racket in Mangalore: Boys, Girls Held
Mangalore, Aug. 1 The brain behind the recent incident in Mangalore, which shocked the citizens with the MMS clipping of obscene film, Mangalooru Mungaru Male is said to be Vandana, also from Mangalore.
Accusing her of erratic behavior, her parents left her at Odanadi in Mysore about 2 years ago. She made news when she ran away from there after just 18 days, blaming Odanadi of harassing her. But her parents refused to take her back saying her conduct was not proper. Now it is known, she took paying guest accommodation at Mangaladevi in Mangalore. It is also said that she is mentally unsound.
Vandana first befriended one Jayasheel Kotian of Mangalore and stayed in a luxury hotel at Byndoorwell Circle. It later became a permanent place for their illicit activities.
Vandana lured young boys, from schools and colleges using drugs and sex, seducing them into her trap. It was revealed at the time of interrogation that they regularly booked rooms numbered 106, 107 and 109 for their activities. Vandana has also disclosed the names of 10 students to the Police.
About a fortnight ago, Vandana made news by selling obscene MMS clips through her aides. She later made a CD using these MMS clips under the title Mangalooru Mungaru Male which created a sensation in Mangalore.
The MMS racket was exposed on a TV news channel and subsequently some persons attacked the channel office. In this background, the Police raided the hotel where the film was shot. During the raid Vandana was found staying with Jayasheel and Prajwal Anchan. A VCD and 25gm of narcotics were also recovered from the place.
In another room, Shylesh Kotian, Swathi Pai and Vinayak Pai were caught naked. Here, a VCD and a mobile phone with camera were recovered, on which they were recording the obscene acts. In another room Shylesh Pai and Krithi too were found in the same state.
The bail application of all the accused came before the District Principal and Sessions Judge on Saturday. Judge H.M. Bharatesh granted them bail, citing that all the accused were still in their teens and that they were already embarrassed as their names had already appeared all over the media.
Mischievous MMS lands police in a spot
By Team Mangalorean - Mangalore
Mangalore July 25: Mangalore is caught in a vortex of obnoxious developments. First a Multimedia message showing two youngsters in sexual act goes around the city some of them got them free and some for money, secondly five persons have been taken into custody but the police are keeping mum about it.
It is estimated that more than 12,000 MMS pertaining to this video has been sent across the state and Mangalore appears to be on the top of the circulation according to sources in cyber law arm of the police. This comes under the cyber offences and the police are yet to reach to the bottom of it.
Even otherwise Mangalore has had several cases of pornographic video shooting as well as distribution of pornographic VCDs. According to the sources in the District Crime Investigation Bureau (DCIB) in the last five years there have been at least 3 cases of raids conducted on pornographic film making places usually in the lesser known lodges and hotels involving youngsters.
The latest circulation of a Multimedia Message that showed youngsters in the sexual act which was shot in one of the rooms of a lodge in the city. It was named ‘Mungaru Male’ (after a popular Kannada film) the message was circulated in the mobile phones all over the city. Police have swooped down to investigate on hotel Residency Gate in Bendoorwell in the city as the MMS carries the name of that hotel.
TV 9 ransack a black spot on Mangalore
It was a comedy of errors in the attack on TV9 office in Mangalore. It is true that the office was destroyed by hired goons they were subsequently arrested by the Mangalore police. It is also true that in the visual on the channel shows few persons belonging to the crowd in the Mall were shown in the story on the pornographic industry that thrives in Mangalore.
But putting the zig zag puzzle of the entire episode together gives a picture that is wrought in confusion, lack of clarity and unwanted and unwarranted attack on the TV9 Channel.
It all began with the circulation of a Multimedia Message that showed youngsters in the sexual act which was shot in one of the rooms of a lodge in the city. It was named ‘Mungaru Male’ (after a popular Kannada film) the message was circulated in the mobile phones all over the city.
Following up with this obnoxious development the Channel reporters made a story to warn the society in Mangalore about the growing menace of the pornographic films and the social malady that that accompanied it. The Channel in one its shots showing the highly fashionable parts of the city inadvertently scanned through the crowd at a popular Mall in the city in which was also incidentally shown without any special or implied intent.
When that story was aired on Friday the entire city sat up in disbelief that their youngsters were no more safe in the city from the pornographic film mafia. On the same evening the attack was carried on the channel by goons. The Channel authorities say that it was not the intention of the story to implicate or anybody but it was a general shot in which incidentally few persons who belong to the city have been shown.
Eight arrested, 'ganja' seized - Images
MANGALORE, July 27: The sleuths of District Crime Intelligence Bureau (DCIB) busted drugs and prostitution racket during a raid on a lodge at Bendorewell here on Wednesday.
The police have arrested eight persons in this connection. Two of the accused involved in the racket managed to escape.
N. Sathish Kumar, Superintendent of Police, said in a press release here on Thursday that the arrested include three women.
The police seized 850 grams of “ganja”, worth about Rs. 5,000, and four mobile phones from the accused.
A pornographic VCD featuring one of the accused was also seized.
The contents of the VCD were being circulated through MMS clips, the police said.
Mr. Kumar said that search was on to arrest the other two accused. He said the police had started a crackdown on people dealing with pornographic material using information technology tools.
Two held
The Panambur police and the Highway Patrol Squad of Panambur sub-division busted a pornography racket and arrested two persons during a raid on a commercial complex at Bykampady here on Thursday.
Those arrested are Kusumananda and Arun, who were reportedly running the racket at Durgadevi Communications shop in the complex, the police said.
B.S. Lokesh Kumar, Additional Superintendent of Police, said that the accused were reportedly downloading pornographic material from a personal computer to mobile phones of customers for a fee. The police have seized the personal computer and its peripherals. Two mobile chip memory cards and Rs. 685 were recovered from the accused. The estimated value of the seized material is Rs. 30,000, the police added.
A case has been registered.
Hindu Pics: Mangalorean dot com Correspondent
Real estate agent criticize TV Channel
Mangalore July 29: A real estate agent, who was shown in the TV 9 Channel programme along with his wife, has criticized the channel for publishing the video clipping showing him alo along with his wife, has criticized the channel for publishing the video clipping showing him along with his wife and tarnishing their reputation in the community.
Addressing the press conference Mr Lalith Rao who was accused of ransacking the TV 9 office, along with his wife, said that, “I and my wife Mrs Neetha are having highest respect and regard to the press and media, but both of us are totally shocked, pained, hurt and stunned due to the false publication made by the Channel in their programme “Warrant” on 21st &22nd day of July 2007 at around 10.30 pm and 4.30 pm respectively.”
Mr Rao who owns a Real estate agency “Smart developers & Promoters” at Pereira Pearls Building in the city, whereas his wife Neetha is employed at Furniture Bazar as a Team Leader at Bharath Mall Complex, Opp KSRTC Bus Stand, claimed they were the victims of false allegations and blackmailing.
Mr Rao accused the reporter of the TV channel for broadcasting their image on the channel for not yielding to his demand for ransom. Mr Rao alleged that on July 19th, the reporter of the channel called and attempted to blackmail the couple of publishing their picture on TV report connected to the blue-film racket, if they failed to meet his demand.
“True to the threats of reporter, the TV broadcasting in TV9 Channel, Programme ‘Warrant’, episode Mungaru Male, some blue film clippings were shown and in addition the Video Coverage of me and my wife Mrs Neetha proceeding in our Motor Cycle from Bharath Mall Complex was also shown. The clippings of ours in the channel that was published suggested that we too were part of this racket” said Mr Rao.
Mr Rao further said that “Our names are slandered, sullied and we have been subjected to a lot of mental pain, suffering and now a social stigma has been attached to us. We are not in a position to face the society as many of our friends in Mangalore and around Karnataka, who have watched the TV Programme are calling us and enquiring about our involvement in the racket. Some of our friends have also started looking at us in suspicion.” He added.
He said that he called the press conference to clear the minds of people who looked at the couple as part of the blue film racket and that no other ordinary man be subjected to such sort of humiliation, and degradation.
However, the sources from the TV 9 channel have rubbished the claims of Mr Rao and added that, if the allegations were true why Mr. Rao failed to lodge a complaint with the police. The channel sources also said that if the couple was blackmailed by their reporter, it should have been brought to the notice of TV channel bureau.
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