Mangalore: Recovering from Murderous Assault, Rahim Uchil Clarifies Matter
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (RD)
Mangalore, Apr 19: Rahim Uchil, president of Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy who was critically wounded by unidentified assailants recently stated in a media release that he wanted to clear the matter related to his assault.
It was an attempt to kill him, solely for being active in BJP and for exercising freedom of speech that is bestowed by the nation’s Constitution, he stated, adding that the key accused was in police custody and that he has revealed the names of his associates.
"The police have maintained secrecy so as to conduct the investigations smoothly. The other accused are absconding, and the airport authorities across the nation have been alerted in case they try to flee abroad," stated the media release.
It may be recalled that Rahim Uchil was attacked in broad daylight on March 15 by a gang of six unidentified miscreants. He was critically injured, but was declared out of danger a day later. Political leaders of different parties visited the hospital to enquire about his health.
"I have faith in the judiciary and I am sure the assailants will be punished. I pardon them for their heinous crime," stated Uchil in the media release.
He further added, "I have helped my community on various issues throughout my political life. I have neither disgraced my community nor caused agony. A section from within the community plotted the attack, as they were led by wrong notions about me."
He also thanked the doctors who treated him and for the 24-hour security provided at the hospital by the police. He also thanked people of all communities for their prayers which brought him back from the jaws of death and enabled his recovery.