Attack on Hindu activist

Napoklu, Feb. 27: A case has been registered at Napoklu police station on the charge of violently attacking a Hindu activist by a group of non-communal youths who had taken issue with the installation of a Bhagavad Gama flag on a vehicle for the purpose of promoting the Hindu Sangama program. This led to tension in Napoklu town for some time. The road was blocked and vehicles were stopped. Later, police officers rushed to clear the situation. S.P. Bindumani told ‘Shakti’ that one accused has been arrested in connection with the case.

Four youths attacked Gautam Kariappa, an Appachchira from Doddapulikotu village, and he was admitted to the district hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries on his head and forehead. Karavanda Lav Nanaiah, who had come to promote the Hindu Sangama program, complained to the police in this regard. Accordingly, an FIR has been registered against the four under various sections at Napoklu police station.

What happened?

Gautham had come to buy groceries in front of Ponnad Supermarket in Napoklu at around 4 pm on Friday in his pickup vehicle with the Bhagava flag tied on it. At this time, Lav Nanaiah was caught and while talking about the flag tied on it, Gautham said that he had come to promote the Hindu Sangam program to be held in Balmawati on Ta. 28 (today).

Seeing this, Suhel, who was in a neighboring shop, attacked Gautham with an iron rod and Siddhik with a baseball bat, the complaint states. Nafi also participated in the attack with them, and Rashid also cooperated, it is mentioned in the complaint filed by Karavanda Lav Nanaiah. 

An FIR has been registered in this regard. Later, as people gathered, the accused fled in a red Alto car. It is alleged that this act was committed with the intention of murder. Information is currently available that one person has been arrested by the police.

Roadblock - Tense atmosphere

As oon as the incident came to light, pro-Hindu organizations and BJP leaders reached the spot and blocked the road and demanded action against the culprits.

Former MLA K.G. Bopaiah also rushed to the spot and expressed his dissatisfaction. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the Hindu Sangam, which is being held as part of the RSS birth centenary celebrations, is being held in an orderly and peaceful manner. The work is being done to send a message to the society. It is a work to obstruct the final stage of the program. All the culprits should be arrested. The transportation of ganja and beef is increasing in the district. This should be avoided. Police raids should be increased in this regard. Consumption and sale of ganja should be prevented, he demanded.

The police department should be careful not to repeat the unpleasant incident that took place in Napokli earlier. He demanded that Hindus should be protected.

Appachettolanda Manu Muthappa spoke and condemned the incident. Our aim is to protect Hindus. He warned that the struggle will be intensified if the accused are not arrested.

The attack created a tense atmosphere in Napoklu town for some time. Hundreds of pro-Hindu activists and public from the surrounding villages arrived in Napoklu town and condemned the incident.

Prominent figures such as Talur Kishore Kumar, Karavanda Appanna, Pratip, Keleti Vasu Muddaya, Kangada Jolly Poovappa, Kulletira Ajith, Uma Prabhu, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ramesh and others were present on the occasion.

The police department provided additional security in the town. A team of officers including Virajpet DySP Mahesh Kumar, Somwarpet DySP Chandrashekhar, Circle Inspector Anoop Madappa, Madikeri Rural Inspector Chandrashekhar, Napoklu Police Station Officer Raghavendra immediately rushed to the spot and tried to pacify the protesters, taking precautions to prevent any untoward incident. The anger subsided to some extent when the police informed them that one of the accused had been arrested. However, they insisted on arresting the remaining accused immediately.

Traffic was also disrupted for some time. The police struggled to control the protesters.

Condemnation

Prominent figures including the district BJP condemned the incident and demanded action against the culprits.

District BJP President Napanda Ravi Kalappa made a statement in this regard, saying that the Hindu Sangam is being held in a very orderly and peaceful manner in the district. A Hindu activist was attacked with the intention of creating communal riots. This is highly condemnable. The attackers should be arrested immediately. There is a suspicion that more people are behind this. This should be investigated. The MLAs of the constituency are influential in the government and an impartial investigation should be ordered. Demanding justice for the victim, he said that if peace and order in the district deteriorates without action, the government and the police department will be directly responsible.

The unprovoked attack on an activist who was working for a Hindu Sangama program in Napoklu is highly condemnable. The police department should take action against those involved in this case and give appropriate punishment. In the land of peace, Kodagu district, along with focusing on those who commit such acts, the district administration should be careful not to allow such incidents to happen in the future, said former minister M.P. Appachchu Ranjan.

Former Legislative Council member M.P. Sunil Subramani also expressed his displeasure over the incident. Our aim is to live in harmony and unity. Such an act will have an adverse effect on the society. He questioned who would have been responsible if Gautam's life had been in danger and said that the police

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