Dubai Police Arrest Eight Indians Marching in Support of Anna Hazare

Tue, Aug 23 2011 02:55:54 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai

Dubai, Aug 23: Social activist and civil society leader Anna Hazare, who is on fast demanding the passing of Jan Lok Pal bill to fight against corruption, has received overwhelming support not only from fellow citizens of the nation, but non-resident Indians who spread across the world as well.

In UAE, where laws pertaining to carrying protest marches without prior permission are strict, at least five Indians were arrested for protesting in support of Anna Hazare, on Saturday August 20 evening.

It has been reported that on Monday August 22 three more Indians were arrested for the Saturday protest.

A group of around 150 people gathered at Al Mamzar beach, brought together through a campaign on Facebook. While the group was marching with slogans, banners and Indian flags in support of Anna Hazare, Dubai police reached the spot and asked only the leaders who initiated the march to stay and the rest of the people to leave the place.

It is learnt from reliable source that a case has been booked against the leaders for illegally organising the march through Facebook without obtaining permission.

The Indian Consulate official said that the consulate was not informed of the walk. “The Indian community has to be very cautious about the fact that they are in a foreign land and they must respect the laws of the country. I would be happy to forward any memorandum or written petition to the higher offices in India if I am approached by any group. That is a clear way of doing it,”

Last week at least 25 people travelled to New Delhi to show their solidarity with Anna Hazare, and to participate in the fast.

One of the participants told a newspaper, "We felt strongly about what is happening at home. As we can’t go to India, we wanted to show our support without disrupting peace."

In April, when Anna Hazare went on his first hunger strike in India’s capital, a group of more than 150 Indian men, women and children reportedly held a candlelight vigil at Dubai’s Jumeirah Open Beach for two hours. But no arrests were made.

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PAWAN KUMAR TIWARI, LKO
Thu, Aug 25 2011
gandhi ji ko to dushrae logo ki kilaaf sagarsh karna parhs tha per duk ke khana para ki gandhi ki dushra avatar 'anna harzare' ko apne hi logo se sagarsh karna pada hai ...........................

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Reshh, Mumbai
Thu, Aug 25 2011
Finally monarch rules democrats... thats what Anna wanted his rule or no rule... so its same with Dubai our rule or in jail..

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cascades, delhi
Thu, Aug 25 2011
why bother. anna says jail bharo. dubai's jail is better then tihar.

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Emmar, Puttur
Wed, Aug 24 2011
One is reminded of Martin Luther King in U S against attitude towards the blacks. While it is true that one cannot break the law of the country of his temporary residence, it has become a universal fear now of ruling persons that agitation by public at large is likely to incite the locals against repressive measures and jeopardize autocratic control.

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Sam, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 24 2011
I simply called them MukhMafi... This case is not much different than Salina khans foolishness.

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Imran Kaup, Dubai
Wed, Aug 24 2011
If these guys have that much curios about Anna .. let them go New Delhi or Wherever in India and protest nobody stops .. we came here to earn ..live and let others to live ...

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ashenoy, mangloor
Wed, Aug 24 2011
There is no freedom in UAE except expatraite coolie labour to build sky scrappers. Without this labour UAE is just sand and sun. Protest must take place to come out of the clutches, corruption or otherwise. Democracy is democarcy, only when full freedom exists otherwise all are controlled democracies or autocracies.

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ajay, mangalore
Wed, Aug 24 2011
They need to know the Proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"

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Naziya,UAE, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 24 2011
This is what happens,when there is a democratic country,people start climbing the shoulders n sit on the head of PM n start hammering him.Whereas as in monarchy ruler himself is respected somuch that he his titled "His Royal highness" with due respect.
We as Indian just hav to think r we treating our PM,the same way atleast call him with the respect.
I hate corruption but Anna's ideology of anti corruption is nothing BUT CLEAR EMOTIONAL ATHYACHAAR.
Stop giving bribery from home itself.Then u ll make a diffrence.

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Rathnakar, Shirva
Wed, Aug 24 2011
I support the people who did the peaceful protest and condemn the government for denying basic human rights. Beauty of democracy must be noted by everyone.

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Jayshankar, mangalore
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Dont do like that my friends . we should protest corruption but not out side of India it clearly indicates our foolishness.

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C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU
Wed, Aug 24 2011
I request all those including Baliga and Santosh, who are opposing Anna's movement to understand the same properly and then comment.

We gave shelters to foreigners and gave them fundamental rights. But, the same people are treating the Indians badly in their countries.

What will be your comments if they are denied fundamental rights in India.

Why this double standard.

Parlimentarians are our servants and it is our duty to ensure that they manage the country righteously.

Anna is only representing people's mood and we shall support him.

I differ with so many policies of Gandhi and his role during the partition of our country.

But, we shall respect him for his contribution to the freedom struggle.

Dhanyavad.

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Rahul , Mumbai - Dubai
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Your Vision is clear but your method is wrong instead of gathering at Al Mamzar beach,it should been done in front of The Indian Consulate - DUBAI and handover a memorandum of your protest duly signed to consular general and pass the picture to any MEDIA who can post in their article in DUBAI or in INDIA.

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Naveen Shetty, Mangalore
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Most of the people who are part of the Protests supporting Anna have poor personal integrity. Most of the low level corruption which is affecting common people is because they break the laws of the land and end up at wrong side of the law. These people try to do away with their acts by bribing or indulging in corruption. We can daily see images of people of all ages breaking laws in Mangalore and even during the protests. When Indian are in Singapore they follow the laws but in India they dont fallow the laws because they know that they can do away with bribe and money/muscle power. The attitude of the people is the reason why corruption is growing today.

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Saif, Mangalore / UAE
Wed, Aug 24 2011
Dear Vaz
In your own country do fight for your rights /or supporting some other etc etc.. but when you in other country you can't .. cause nothing is ours.so not only muslims every one to obey their rules and regulations.And everyone do same.
For example in india these bajrang dal,RSS,Ram sena how much comunal voilence they create.They even create hindu muslim fights in india.Do you think these culprits not there in Dubai / UAE. Some people from these groups are there.And you think why they dont do these comunal voilence there. Because they know this is not india and if we do same very big punishment is reserved.
So not only muslims every one knows in india whatever you can do for your rights. But in Gulf countries you cant.

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nagesh nayak, bangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
ALL PSUEDOS/ANTINATIONALS COMMENTED AGAINST INDIA.

IT IS NOTHING BUT " MATHRUDROHA"

JAI HO ANNAJI.

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Dr. J. Lancy D'Souza, Anjelore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Guys, please appreciate what these people have done by taking silent protest march in solidarity with anti-corruption movement in India.
What they should have done is take prior permission from the Indian Mission and local police officials. If they get green signal then only go ahead.
It is also advisable to abide by the rules of the foreign country as there are certain rules one has to follow especially during Ramadhan - strictly no smoking, drinking, eating in public.

But we should not discourage people who show solidarity from Foreign land, as in the case of Babri Musjid, church attacks, Pub attacks etc., when our own countrymen are sleeping whereas the demonstrations were being held in other States and foreign countries. This enables us to assess a certain situation from the Indian diaspora spread overseas.

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Syed Mohiddin Saheb, Sastan / Muscat
Tue, Aug 23 2011
" Be Roman when you are in Rome " - Accept & Respect the Land Law. Don't show our dirty politics / so called patriotism in outside.

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Karan, m'lore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Unlike India, in the gulf countries, laws and rules are made to be followed. That is why those countries are less corrupt and more peaceful. Don't treat those countries like India.
And people prefer to work in these countries because, although they are Islamic countries, they treat people of all religions with respect. No one is discriminated. India being a secular state, there is still so much communal war going on. Ashamed of my country.
And for those who have not worked overseas, stop commenting without having knowledge.

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BILAL, Mangalore/ Dubai
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Dear brothers Pls don't comment about Dubai lightly. Alhamdulillah Dubai is very kind about expartriates. We should not spoil the peace here due Indian Dirty politics

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Manjunath, Mangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Why in UK, USA and other western countries (foreign countries) peoples march. Is it tamasha or publicity. Of course Dubai they should have asked some permission which they definitely will not give. I think during Babri Masjid issue no one took permission to attack shops and place of worship. It's a kingdom so better keep quiet.

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Lawrence, USA
Tue, Aug 23 2011
It's still a labour camp for Indians in Dubai. "Pundi Bele Paadi Nuppu"

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Vivek, Dubai/Mangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
You people have gone to Dubai to earn your daily bread.You are leaving in
a Gulf stae and not in India or Nepal.Dont create any nonsense in
foreign countries.Respect the law of the land.Definitely you will be punished and deported.Niether your Anna nor Sangh Parivar will come to your rescue.Now you go back to India and go to Ramlila maidan to protest.

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Samuel P, Hyderabad
Tue, Aug 23 2011
All Arab dictatorships are worried like hell due to "Arab Spring". They are nervous with terms Facebook, Twitter, Peaceful Protest, Candle Light vigil, etc.. Why the hell people want to live in those countries is beyond me considering all new employment opportunities in India (leave unskilled labor work). but, hey that's just me.

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Imran Kaup, Dxb
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Good job Dubai police.. Appreciated.

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Anil, Bangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
It is not for you to decide or speculate what punishment they would get. The laws are strict in Gulf countries and they implement them to the letter.

Looks like you have not worked overseas. One has to obey local laws and customs

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VN Baliga, Venoor
Tue, Aug 23 2011
C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU

Britsh rulers occupied our land, these fools went to UAE for bread and butter, they have to follow the rules of that land. Who is Anna Hazare? how can a septuagenarian can be so active without food and water? Who gave authority to Anna and his team to hijack Indian democracy. We have elected Indian parliament to be our representatives, we didn't choose Anna and his team to represent us. Anna and his agitation are brain child of RSS and BJP. Anna spent 2 lakh rupees on his birthday and he is called Gandhivadi, if he is so concern about India, let him fight for farmers in his state called Maharashtra. Anna and his team's truth will be exposed, then all of them screamed anti corruption will go into exile. Wait and Watch!!!

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Prakash, Bangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
How come people are protesting in UK and USA?
Many of Gulf countries are revolting against their leaders. In order to march towards democracy. In UAE, govt might have scared because of these facebook revolution and arrested these people. Otherwise what is the harm in showing support to some cause, whatever country may be he is in, peacefully, without breaking rules or damaging ?

Tibetian protest everywhere for matter of fact.

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Sarswati Nayak, Bangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
When babri masjid was demolished some Indians forced shops and show rooms to be closed in protest. Within half an hour Oman police chased all the people who were forcibly closing the shops. People asked the police and the police said this is not our domestic trouble. It is Indians.

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Santosh Kumar, India
Tue, Aug 23 2011
@C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU
You wrote Gandhi and other freedom fighters broke several laws of British India like salt movement"
This was before independence. The British had their laws. We had rules and laws from many kings. These kings were collecting tax steadily, if a child was born to a family. Whatever be Gandhi's understanding was super India. But he miscalculated partitioning supremacy inside India.

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B satheesh, shirva/dubai
Tue, Aug 23 2011
What these fools going to gather in foreign country.If that much love india go back and stay there.even im a supporter of anna but my first love is job and stay in dubai because i have to take care of my family.I can not imagine of go INDIA without job.

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vaz, torotno
Tue, Aug 23 2011
see this muslim Country,,any one do any thing u r arrested ,whn muslims want their rite they call human rite,,,wht a joke,,now muslims will say Obey the law of the country,,and whn they come to other country they wnt their rites ,,I feel laughing,,,

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Shawaz, Mangalore / Dubai
Tue, Aug 23 2011
I along wid few friends were a silent spectators for this procession. immediately 4-5 police vans came in with the lights on and initially few people were arrested on the spot and came to know later , again after a day, 2 more people were detained following the case. One fool pune guy (Sindhi Comm. Dxb) has initiated this procession. VERY FUNNY, THIS IDIOT MONKEY THOUGHT NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN AS IT HAPPENED FOR THE CELEBRATION FOR THE VICTORY OF THE CRICKET WORLD CUP.

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Nihal D'Souza, Mangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Venky and Daya, please fight against corruption and do not divulge in instigating people.

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nagesh dalvi, pune-mumbai
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Should have arrested all the people who are protesting here....if they want ANNA...let them go to their country and shout and sit on hunger stike with ANNA....ANNA woke up for anti corruption during his old days..where was he during his young days...now he is getting doctor checks for free...may be due to his ill health he wanted free support n check ups from doc's...foolish people wake up

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai / Mapusa
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Let their oil economy dry up and they will be singing a different song.

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Anil rao, Dubai
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Excellent job by the Dubai Police....people are at time senseless and think they can do anything they wish in any place and thus break rules and cause disorder in the country......well done Dxb police. If u want to protest come to India and protest....

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Alister Pinto, Bantwal/kuwait
Tue, Aug 23 2011
this is called foolishness..go india and do it not in the land of gulf...

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vs, Dubai
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Wonderful observations from wonderful people! I was one of the 150 people at Jumeirah beach in April. The police came, enquired, told us to just keep it peaceful, and then they left. Seems, the non-Indian police was more concerned about the state of affairs in India than these wonderful Indians! I was not there the last time, at Mamzar, because I was at India Gate - so don't know what happened. Maybe it was not kept peaceful or was not low on noise. But it's shocking to read the comments from the wonderful people who have commented here. They are beyond help. Very sad! Indeed, very sad!

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Ahmed, Mangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
In Dubai, Laws are made to implement. There is no way out by bribing. No corruption at all.
What I admire of Dubai(UAE) is, though their's is not a democratic country, they have made their land so beautiful for all the people to dwell in. For us in India, it may take couple of centuries to reach that living conditions if total corruption is wiped out by politicians themselves.

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Amin Bhoja, Patte- Riyadh
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Emotions and jobs, both are like north and south poles for foreigner in Gcc country. When you are in a foreign country you should respect that countries law.Better use sixth sense in somecases.

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C K DAYANANDA, MANGALURU
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Harish, Mangalore

Gandhi and other freedom fighters broke several laws of British India like salt movement.

Can we say they are fools?

Because of people like you, we are facing a situation where a 74 year old Anna is forced to fight against a corrupt establishment.

If you do not have the guts to support anti-corruption movement, then keep quite.

Learn to respect patriotic people and their sacrifice.

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Louis D'Souza, Udupi/Kuwait
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Very Good dicision taken by UAE govt. also those who have already gone should not be allowed to come back to Dubai. Stupid people, central govt is already working on this issue, just for publicity these guys are running to Delhi. All of us are with Anna, but respect the law of the land.

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Harish, Mangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
VEMKARAMAN, KAUP ONCE YOU ARE ARRESTED YOU ARE IMMEDIATELY DEPORTED WHEN YOUR TERM GETS OVER. HERE NO WARNING IS GIVEN LIKE INDIA. ITS A FOREIGN LAND. YOU HAVE COME TO WORK HERE LEAVING YOUR FAMILIES. TAMASHAS YOU CAN DO IN INDIA BUT NOT IN A FOREIGN LAND. THIS IS THE GCC LAW. IF YOU DON'T KNOW GCC LAW ASK SOMEONE BUT DON'T GIVE YOUR FOOLISH COMMENTS. WHAT CLIFFORD. MANGALORE SAID ITS CORRECT. THEIR FAMILIES WILL SUFFER.

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Satish Edneer, Edneer / Kasaragod
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Really Fools, If you are that much concern about corruption go India and sit with Anna. When you are outside country you should respect the laws of that country. The punishment for illeagal gathering is severe, may be deportation too. Mr. Venkatraman Kaup, r you aware about the rules in GCC for illeagal gatherings for their countrymen ???? and imagin what will be for expats ???

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Raj, Udupi
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Dear brothers please follow the UAE Law.........UAE is the only GCC Country which give freedom for all Nationlisties.But freedom doesnt mean that you can do what ever you want......Just like what is happening in India...........Jai Hind

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venkataraman, Kaup
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Clifford, Mangalore, don't you worry clifford. They have committed an offence in Dubai, but their offence does not merit deportation. Most probably they will be given a warning and set free. Any problem with that to you?

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Dolphy D'Souza Muscat, mangalore / muscat
Tue, Aug 23 2011
good decision taken by Dubai police

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Henry Misquith, Bahrain
Tue, Aug 23 2011
We can not blame only govt for corruption, each and every Indian is corrupt. From ricksha wala to lorry wala who sells vegetables every 1 is corrupt.

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Arjun Kumar, Mangalore / Bahrain
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Fools! if your so much interested in supporting please go to India and support, when your outside your country never try to be a hero! will cost you dearly! everyone's with anna on his noble cause.. but Rules of a Country you are living in are first!

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Clifford, Mangalore
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Fools, now they will be punished and deported. It is their families who will suffer.Thy should respect law of the land.

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Tue, Aug 23 2011
Those who showed solidarity with Anna Hazare movement in DUBAI are fools and need to be questioned their integrity.Is that march for publicity?that also in foreign land!?It is utter stupidity and foolishness after leaving India for livelihood for thousand and thousand miles and making such kind nonsense actions.If they are that much moved then better come back to India join the movement..

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PAWAN KUMAR TIWARI, LKO

Reshh, Mumbai

cascades, delhi

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