Deccan Herald
Mangalore, May 24: “A criminal atmosphere is being created in the coastal districts as a result of the unholy coalition of seers, Sangh Parivar and journalists. Minority people in the region live in a fearful atmosphere,” lamented writer G Rajashekhara.
He was speaking at a protest meet orgnised by the Popular Front of India (PFI) to demand an enquiry into the death of Karani Matheen, a resident of Kandlur, and to condemn the anti-minority policy of the government at Shastri Circle in Kundapur on Saturday. He said that the enquiry into the Matheen death case should be conducted excluding Kundapur Police. “Muslims in the region are neither citizens of Pakistan nor of Afghanistan. They were born here and should be allowed to live as per the privileges of Indian Constitution.” He pointed out that there is an organised set up and brokers to sell cows which do not give milk. However, those communal forces are engaged in spreading rumours that only Muslims transport cows illegally, he added.
Karnataka Komu Souhardha Vedike Udupi district President Janardhan Bhandarkar said that the local police inspector should be removed immediately and a judicial probe should be ordered to facilitate the smooth conduct of enquiry into Matheen death case.
Janapara Vedike state convenor Shriram Divana, Dalitha Sangarsha Samiti district leader Jayan Malpe and former Zilla Panchayat president Dr U Vanajakshi were present. PFI Dakshina Kannada district president Anwar Sadath presided