Media Release

Doha, Sep 18: The Advisory & Executive committee members of the Mangalore Cultural Association Doha Qatar met on Wednesday 17th September 2008 at 6 pm at the residence of  Felix Lobo to condemn the atrocious episode that has taken place in Mangalore. All the members came to a common conclusion that this incident should never be taken lightly and a sturdy action should be taken against these anti social elements that have destructed the peaceful environment of Mangalore. Mangalorean Christians all over the world should join together and raise one voice against these brutal acts which have vandalized our holy places and destroyed our church properties.

The members strongly opposed the cruel act by the police force on innocent people not even sparing Women, students and religious nuns. Mention was made to pressurize the authorities about unconditionally releasing all the innocent Christians who have been imprisoned without any fault of theirs. So a petition was drafted and signed by many members and their friends who have strongly criticized this incident.

This petition was addressed to the President of India and the Prime Minister of India through the Embassy of India in Qatar. The Advisory committee member Mr. Felix Lobo and the President of the MCA Mr. Harry Lobo met His Excellency George Joseph, Ambassador of India in Qatar on 18th September 2008 and handed over the petition to Him. In this petition request has also been made to give us Justice and provide us Safety in our own Motherland.

MCA Doha Qatar appeals to all the Mangalorean associations throughout the world to openly condemn this act and join the crusade.