Tensions in Shamoga, saffron elements active, schools and colleges closed

Violence erupted under the pretext of killing Bajrang Dal activist, Minister of State for Panchayati Raj tried to add fuel to the fire with his statement.

In the midst of hijab controversy in Karnataka, saffron elements became active under the pretext of killing a Bajrang Dal worker in Pirko Shamoga. They vandalized minority areas, damaged several vehicles and tried to intimidate people by throwing stones. On the other hand, the police have arrested two persons on the charge of killing 8-year-old Bajrang Dal activist Harsh. A restraining order has been imposed in the area and schools and colleges have been declared closed. 

Minister of State

In this case, the Minister of State for Panchayati Raj also expressed his displeasure and without confirming who killed Harsh, who was working as a tailor, blamed the "Muslim thugs". Not only that, KS Aishwarya also tried to link the issue with hijab and said, "We cannot allow Muslims to bully the state." On the other hand, the Home Minister clarified that the hijab controversy Has nothing to do with The victim, who worked as a tailor, is said to have a criminal record. Police suspect that his past may have been the reason for his murder. Significantly, Muslims have not been linked to the killings until the news broke, but Muslim neighborhoods have been targeted since the last rites.

Minority areas were targeted

Amid intense tensions following the killing of a Bajrang Dal worker, there have been incidents of arson, stoning and vandalism at various places. There are reports of Muslims being targeted at various places in the district during the last rites of the slain. Three people have been arrested on murder charges. Karnataka Home Minister Araga Gyanendra has denied any involvement in the killing, but Shimoga state minister KS Eshwarpa has termed the whole affair as sectarian and highly questionable. Ishwarpa has said that Bajrang Dal activist Harsh Hindu was killed by 'Muslim thugs' and bullying will not be allowed in the state.

An attempt to drag the Congress into the matter

Aishwarya has also leveled allegations against Karnataka Congress president DK Shiv Kumar. Amid attempts to link Harsh's murder to the hijab controversy, a police investigation has revealed that the victim was involved in at least three cases of assault and attempted murder. He has also been involved in sectarian attacks on Muslims. It is also reported that the Bajrang Dal activist was part of a mob that attacked Muslim traders in Shimoga district in December.

Additional police force deployed

Additional Director General of Police S. Morgan has been sent to control the situation in Shamoga district. Morgan said three people involved in the killing of the Bajrang Dal activist have been arrested while two police teams have been dispatched to nab others. Kochar has been killed by a group of five youths. I don't know if there is any organization behind this murder. Currently, all schools and colleges in the city have been closed for two days as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in Shamoga.

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After the incident, Bajrang Dal workers have been staging violent protests in Shamoga even though a restraining order has been imposed in the state. The Home Minister said that orders have been issued to the police to maintain law and order situation. What do you want to do?

Why the controversy over selling Islamic books at Chittagong Book Fair

Following a controversy over the sale of Islamic books at the Ekushey Book Fair in Chittagong, Bangladesh, a boycott campaign is being launched on social media.

Some publishing houses complained that they were not allotted stalls at the fair as they were publishers of Islamic books. But organizers of the fair say there is no problem with selling Islamic books, but publishers will not be allotted stalls for books that contain sectarian, militant, fundamentalist and religiously provocative content.

Meanwhile, some publishing houses that publish Islamic books say that they only publish books on Islam and the Companions, but still did not get stalls at the fair.

The Amar Ekushey Book Fair was inaugurated in the port city of Chittagong on Sunday 20th February.

But even before this, a campaign is being launched through social media to boycott the Chittagong Book Fair.

Complaints are being made in various posts and videos that Islamic book stalls are not being allotted in this book fair.

When the book fair organizer spoke to the book fair organizing committee of Chittagong City Corporation to know the matter, they said that the allegation was baseless.

A gathering of readers at the book fair

What are the book fair organizers saying?

Shah Alam, president of Chittagong City Corporation Book Fair Organizing Committee and Chittagong Creative Publishers' Council, says there is no impediment to publishing Islamic books at the book fair.

Mr. Alam said "books that contain militant, fundamentalist or provocative content have been asked not to be published at the book fair".

He said there are 121 stalls in this year's book fair. Applications of 22 publishing houses have been rejected. Mr. Alam said, "Not all of these 22 Islamic books are being published. We have not received many applications for non-compliance with the rules of the book fair."

You have to apply for the book fair in compliance with the rules that are made for Chittagong book fair in 2019.

The book fair organizing committee says it did not allow publishing houses that did not pay-order, whose publications were not of good quality or which published five books a year.

Do the complainants accept the explanation of the authorities?

Many are running a campaign on Facebook under the name 'Boycott Chittagong Book Fair'.

One of them is Kalantar Publishing.

Abdul Wadud Mahdi, manager of the publishing house, said seven publishing houses, led by Guardian Publications, had applied, but their applications had not been accepted.

Mr. "We publish books on Islam, the Qur'an and the lives of the Companions. But our book fair did not provide book stalls. We strongly condemn this decision," Mahdi said.

Readers at the Chittagong Fair

How is the book being sorted?

Shah Alam, president of the Chittagong Creative Publishers' Council, said they had a 10-member committee.

The committee includes writers, journalists and people from the city corporation. You see what kind of book a publishing house is publishing or if there is anything in a book that incites fundamentalism or militancy. Besides, law enforcement officials also visited the fair.

He added, "They have nothing to do if this kind of book is sold outside, but they are careful to keep the fair environment in order."

UAE's Dhabi Group will invest more than Rs 60 billion

Under the agreement, construction of Mubarak Center in Lahore will create vast employment opportunities, investment and economic activities. Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Bazdar

Lahore UAE 's Dhabi Group will invest more than Rs 60 billion, construction of Mubarak Center in Lahore will create vast employment opportunities, investment and economic activities will also be boosted. Will According to details, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar has said that there are historical fraternal relations between Pakistan and UAE.

The UAE 's cooperation in the construction and development of Pakistan is commendable and we appreciate the UAE 's cooperation for the betterment of education, health and other sectors . A large number of Pakistanis live in the UAE . The UAE has always cooperated fully with Pakistan.

He said that the agreement in the field of construction with Dhabi Group in Dubai is welcome.

The construction of Mubarak Center in Lahore will not only create employment opportunities but also boost economic activities. Dhabi Group will invest more than Rs 60 billion. He said that in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan , the Punjab government has provided a conducive environment for investment in the province. The Chief Minister has set up a facilitation center to facilitate foreign investors.

The center takes immediate action on all matters relating to investment. He said that the Investment Facilitation Center has provided direct access to the investors to the officials of the concerned institutions. Obstacles from business planning to the start of the project have been easily removed. He said that concrete steps of Punjab government were promoting investment in the province.