Udupi: Alleged conversion - Bajrang Dal attacks prayer house in Moodubelle

Sat, Mar 09 2013 12:50:49 PM

Udupi: Bajrang Dal attack on prayer house - 19 arrested get interim bail

Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SM)

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Udupi, Mar 9: In connection to the alleged attack by Bajrang Dal on a prayer house at Moodubelle here on the night of Friday March 8, it has now been confirmed that six persons were injured in the attack, and that they have been admitted to hospitals.

Contrary to intial reports, Roshan, a member of Bible Society, was not among those admitted to hospital, but his mother Emilia Lobo, Surya (38) from Karkala, Shantaram, Prem Mendonca (16) and Savio Johnson, a second year student of engineering have been admitted to Ajjarkad hospital. Another injured, identified as Ramesh has been admitted to KMC hospital with serious injuries.

As many as 19 persons said to be belonging to Bajrang Dal have been arrested. They are Ritesh Shetty (22), resident of Mavina Katte, Nandalike, Karkala, Vishwanath Acharya (22) and Raghavendra Achari (25) of Mattar Janata Colony, Shirva, Anand (22) of Shirva Koppa, Ramesh Shetty (24) of Mattar Janata Colony, Shirva, Suraj Shetty (29) of Mattar Anugraha House, Shirva, Umesh Achari (25) of Sooda, Karkala, Sukesh Poojary (23) of Sooda, Karkala, Dayananda Poojary (30) of Makkeri Bailu, Shirva, Satish (22) of Mattar Jananta Colony, Shirva, Umesh Naik (36) of Sooda, Karkala, Jayaprakash (27) of Mattar Shirva, Prakash Kotian (28) of Shirva, Dilip Kumar (21) of Mattar Janata Colony, Shirva, Ranjith Kumar (21), Anil Kumar Poojary (28), Sandeep Poojary (22) and Suresh Poojary (24) of Mattar, Shirva, and Sadashiva Kulal (36) of Nadibettu, Shirva.

Speaking to media persons, IGP (western range) Pratap Reddy said that immediate action will be taken in the matter. "We are taking this incident seriously. Already around 10 persons have been arrested and the rest will be caught soon. Such kinds of incidents will not be tolerated," he said.

"So far we have not received any complaint from anyone regarding conversion taking place here," he added.

SP Dr Boralingaiah also assured quick action in the case and said that FIR has already been registered against the arrested people. A clear picture will emerge only after further investigations, he added.

Roshan said that around 6 to 8 people were in the prayer house when a group barged in all of a sudden and started assaulting and kicking them. "They did not even care to see who they were attacking," he added.

Roshan took a few mobile clippings on his phone and also informed the SP and Shirva police, who rushed to the spot.

"This prayer house has been in existence from 12 years. Bajrang Dal has given us warnings before but never attacked. Eight years ago they had attempted to attack but timely action by the police had folied their plan," said Roshan, claiming that the group assaulated them this time for around 45 minutes.

He expressed satisfaction over the police action.

The accused were produced in the II JMFC court the same day and released on interim bail. The hearing for the regular bail will be on Monday March 11.

Initial Report

Udupi: Alleged conversion - Bajrang Dal assaults man at Moodubelle

Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SM)

Udupi, Mar 9: In yet another case of alleged conversion, a man from Moodubelle here was reportedly attacked by activists of Bajrang Dal on Friday March 8 night.

Roshan, a member of Bible Society of India was allegedly attacked at around 10 pm.

Bajrang Dal members have already lodged a complaint with Shirva police station, accusing Roshan of indulging in conversion.

As per the complaint, he allegedly converted people at his residence which is also a prayer house.

However, before police could arrive at the spot, Bajrang Dal members allegedly attacked Roshan during a prayer service and he was later taken to hospital.

Sources said that around 10 persons have been arrested already.

Superintendent of police Dr Boralingaiah and other higher officials including IGP (western range) visited the spot.

More details awaited.

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John, Udupi
Tue, Mar 12 2013
1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
Hebrews 10:30 For we know him who said, "It is mine to avenge I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
Deuteronomy 32:35 It is mine to avenge I will repay. In due time their foot will slip their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them."

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Jones, manipal
Tue, Mar 12 2013
These people should be immediately booked under the goonda act.
CM to resign if You cannot take this moral responsibility of protecting the freedom of people.

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Prakash, Udupi
Tue, Mar 12 2013
Its high time now to throw BD(Bajrang Dal)out. Will some one do that please to save INDIA.

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Vishwas, Urwa
Tue, Mar 12 2013
Jobless Bajrangi animals strike again on innocent people. Our corrupt police must have also been involved in this event. If the law and order is strong this kind of event will not happen every now and then. Shame on the lawmakers.

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Manohar Veigas, UDUPI
Mon, Mar 11 2013
The Holy Book Bible is the Word of God. Definitely, it is mentioned in the Bible itself that the evil force will not tolerate the spreading of Word of God. And might be because of which the evil force through BD came to the fore. But let's pray they repent and change their ways for what they have done. Otherwise no one can stop the power of Almighty Lord who will prevail on them.

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LD, Shirva
Mon, Mar 11 2013
BAN BANJRANG DAL..TERRORISTS..!!SAVE COUNTRY

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Vincy, Bangkok
Mon, Mar 11 2013
The police found a job now. The police should realize the rights of people, and religious freedom in a democratic country. If the seer of Mutt can preach in public then why not pastor cannot share the gospel to public or a fellow passenger in bus on his journey. I would say the police should place notices in public places about the fundamental rights of people. This will create awareness for people who do such acts and they will get educated.

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Krishna Kant, Mangalore/Moodbidri
Mon, Mar 11 2013
all group's, party's who preach hatred, create communal violence should be banned and wiped out.

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Sunny, Shirva
Mon, Mar 11 2013
Why is the Bajrang Dal so jealous if people are converting , they are converting not by force but true belief which cannot be digested by the Bajrang Dal Group. These youths of these groups are :

1. Job Less
2. Rowdys
3. Uneducated
4. always wasting their time in drugs & alcohol.

these are the guys who form Bajarang Dal Group Shame on them.Any religion is none of their Buisness. They cannot take law in their hands what are the politicians doing supporting these rowdys to get vote.

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Damodar Bhat, Udupi
Mon, Mar 11 2013
Even basic education won't change these BD / RS / HJV activists mind set. The Courts should give them 10 years Rigorous Imprisonment incl. hard labour. Their leaders / mentors should be caught first and tried. The Police should act tough.

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Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA
Mon, Mar 11 2013
Nobody have right to attack on others in the name of religion. It sounds like BD don't understand any kind of good language unless you 'Bajaho Back Hard' to feel the same pain. They are testing weekend and Patience.

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Krishna Kant, Mangalore/Moodbidri
Mon, Mar 11 2013
who the he!! we people are to stop and decide what they like to be? it is their wish God has created us has just a simple and clean Human Being.

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Damodar Bhat, Udupi
Mon, Mar 11 2013
Bajrang Dal is a party sponsoring " HATE ". It should be banned.

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SAHIL, DUBAI
Mon, Mar 11 2013
FORGET ABOUT THE RELIGION HERE,GROUP HERE

HOW ANY ONE CAN HIT OLD AGED WOMAN?
HOW ANY ONE CAN HIT SENIOR CITIZEN?
HOW ANY ONE CAN SEND SENIOR CITIZEN TO HOSPITAL?

THIS IS WHAT OUR CULTURE ? BE FAIR MR SURYA NARAYAN

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Ginna, USA
Mon, Mar 11 2013
None of the religion teaches badly, these BD human being s are bad!! This act itself shows these BD goons are worse than animal! Is this is Hindhuthwa?
Here is again lack of education and knowledge…….wake up you all BD goons and stop fighting in the name of religion. Seek knowledge, because knowledge teaches we all are same kind human beings irrespective to religion and cast, same color blood, same end, then why fight? The numbers of people died in the name of religion are more than the number of people died with hunger, war and natural calamities!!!!! Who takes religion while dying? Only your deeds wills go with you

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Native, Kattingeri, Moodubelle
Sun, Mar 10 2013
I being born and brought up in Moodubelle, never know that this type of evil mind was existing among the village people. Now with the increase of media, people must grow in their widen horizons and give freedom to people in live their belief and faith.
I am shocked to hear that in Kattingeri, such a well planned attack is done by the fundamentalist group. How is that people forget the roots of India's Constitutions. India is a secular country and why do we interfere in the culture and belief of the individuals. I strongly oppose the act by the fundamentalist. I pray that the law makers, keep the law and bring into justice the law breakers. We cannot tolerate no longer the growing evil.
Native, Belle.

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SAHIL, DUBAI
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Mr Langoolacharya., Belman/Washington,DC

Some times more then your comment I love your below title, This is what Mangalore to USA 18 HOUR’S Flight Journey effect or what?

Jai Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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Louis, Kuwait
Sun, Mar 10 2013
@anuj nayan, Udupi: thanks for your comments but you must know, All Catholics are Christians but all Christians are not Catholics. BD has given an opportunity to Roshan to spread Christianity by suffering along with Jesus during this lent season. With such attacks Christianity will spread much faster. More people will accept Jesus in their life and get salvation which Jesus promised to mankind. Thanks BD keep it up.

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Rohan, Bangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Well done BD. But dont be caught. Become heros . Because you are born to be heros.

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Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore/Mapusa/Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
If you want peace in Mangalore put these DUFFERS behind bars for the next 25 years........

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Langoolacharya., Belman/Washington,DC.
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Jesse, Mangalore kuwait,

True, these thugs choose path of of least resistance....

Christians are taught to show other cheek if slaped on one...but unfortunately it does not work out in these modern days....

"Do u have a guts to touch a muslim guy? Touch and c if u have guts "

They do that too,,, but not very often because of resistance...

I think guy they attacked "Pumpwell Service Station" couple case,belong to that religion...

Finally those who rely with sword will perish with sword....

Main reason for these attacks is they know Police will not be tough with them and Govt machinary will help them indirectly,,, in this case too they were charged with lighter offenses and were released by Court same day....

When this govt is changed perhaps these activities get a fullstop...

Jai Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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joegonsalves, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
This article has drawn the attention of thousands of people from different segments of the society. We are all civilized people living in civilized nation. It is for every one to understand that we are all children of mother earth and try to live in PEACE AND HARMONY. How much can the police force do. Here we find that the Inspector General Police Mr. Pratap Reddy himself is present to investigate into the situation. How much time can the Supt. of Police Mr. Borelingiah spend on these issues.

It is for us to understand that we have an obligation to ensure that peace prevails at all costs.

Let not caste and creed not divide us. Let us try and resolve the differences and live in brotherhood respecting the rights of people.

Joe Gonsalves

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Romo Pinto, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Gavin well said to James and Benny
Still those don't understand what the Bible said.

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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India
Sun, Mar 10 2013
This is my honest question to BD youths. The BD youths who were involved in 2008 Church attack, how many BD members have got a decent permanent job till now.

I do know, Christians who have involved in the protest for 2008 church vandalization and arrested during the protests by the police, many have already in the Middle East earning decent income for them and for their family.

It is the selfish leaders, religious, political are using the youths for wrong purpose, brain washing them and indulging them in wrong activities against others and using the youths for these political, religious leaders business interests.

I do know, some BD who were active members few years back, stopped their involvement, due to vivid reasons.

It is sad that those who instigate these youths sit within 4 walls, are not caught but these youths who are involved in the attack will spoil their career.

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Peter Pinto, Bangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Some Roman Catholics here are saying that it is the New Life/ protestant missionary people doing conversion and not Roman Catholic churches. Maybe true. Maybe not.

I have also seen in my own eyes, a tamil hindu lady being converted (of her own free will) at St. Patricks cathedral, Bangalore - under police protection, after sunday evening mass. So please don't think that hindus are not attracted to the Roman catholic faith.

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Stephen Richard, Manipal
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Karnataka is becoming place of religious intolerance and communal harmony is disturbed by these goons. Whoever attacks the religious places should be awarded " death Penalty" as we don't need these goons who disturb the peace among various communities.

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antony arun d'souza, dubai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
FROM NOW ON LET'S TALK ABOUT EYE TO EYE.

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Dev Sagar, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
May be these BD guys are desperate for food and accommodation. Now they are getting it for free in the jail.

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EP, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Mr. James, it is sad being without knowledge of Word of God you are commenting about New Life, conversion so on. If you seek wisdom from God and read Bible, definitely you will understand the truth and you could be the first one to follow Christ and become a True Christian instead of blindly pointing out at any other denominations. Conversion comes from within and is not at all possible by any pressure or force. And being a RC and moreover without the knowledge of Word of God, it is impossible for you to preach the word to others and hence you are proud to say RC does'nt convert anybody.

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Asif Iqbal, Jubaile/Kinnigoli
Sun, Mar 10 2013
If you want membership in Bajarang dal. you should be have below abilities
1) With out Job
2) Uneducated
3) Ready to attack anybody
4) come from Poor family
5) Ready to sleep Jail or footbath
6) Every time observe other religion person

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Raj Shetty, Mlore / Jed
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Where does Pakistan come in this issue?

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Reshmi Salian, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Where is our home minister R. Ashok? Is he still home minister or in jail for corruption? Karnataka is becoming place of religious intolerance and communal harmony is disturbed by these goons. Whoever attacks the religious places should be awarded "encounter deaths" as we don't need these goons who disturb the peace among various communities.

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GERALD, MODANKAP
Sun, Mar 10 2013
WE DONT WANT ANY SYPATHY FROM HYPOCRATS AND BIASED PEOPLE !!

EVEN PAKISTANI PEOPLE DOSENT WANT TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY AS THEY ARE BUTCHERING THEIR OWN PEOPLE FORGET THE OTHER RELIGION

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ritesh shetty, karkala
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear gp iam getting converted do you have a problem

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nagesh, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
GOOD WORK BD WE HAVE TO STOP CONVERSION,WHEN ALL WORLD COMING TO SANATHANA DHARAM SOME PEOPLE FOR MONEY DOING RELIGIOUS CONVERSION

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jeevan, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
In india BD attacked Prayer hall and in Pakistan 3,000 Muslims rampaged through Joseph Colony.. WHAT IS WRONG ??? WHO ARE WE TAKE LAW IN TO OUR HAND ???

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear Mr. jeevan, mangalore,

You are right in pointing towrds Pakistan because Pakistan is a lawless country and people are taking law in to their hands.

This kind of lawless is not allowed in a secular country like India.
Thanks to diligent and rationale administrators who act swiftly against the lawless and those involving in criminal activities inside the country.
Also thanks to majority Hindus who are sympathetic towards peace loving, sincere and loyal Christians of the nation.
Therefore my advise to you is: do not support and provoke those involving in criminal activities. Shun your rhetoric helping hand.

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Rajesh Gonsalves, Mangalore / Cairo
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Mr Joseph, I think you have to tone down your vocabulary, else our brother jeevan will fail to understand what u mean.

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Jesse, Mangalore kuwait
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Oh sons of india!you all are very young and seek for bright future .y r u wasting ur time by attacking religion and making ur record criminal. Instead if u want to build a stronger india fight for curruption, go and attack politicians if u have guts. U know christians dont attack back thatswhy u attack christians. Do u have a guts to touch a muslim guy? Touch and c if u have guts

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Ronnie, Dubai-puttur
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Only one way is kick out the Communal party from the power, just think Modi would be in centreal what will happen in India. may be 4th warld war would start on 2014.

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Clifford, Mangaloe
Sun, Mar 10 2013
One will stand up to certain extent when pushed until he realises he can't go back anymore and then retaliates and if that happens then there will be anarchy.

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Peter Lewis, Brahmavar/Sharjah
Sun, Mar 10 2013
No value for human blood shed in the ground. Some photos inspectors are smiling like they came to see the drama.

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Jacobnelson, Bejai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
BD'S may think their god fathers and blue-video-clip watchers in Assembly will bail them out at any cost.

GONE THOSE DAYS BD'S
YOU ALL WILL BE
SADAAVED IN JAILS
LIKE HOME_STAY HJV'S

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Agee, Indian - UAE
Sun, Mar 10 2013
My blood is boiling and i dont want to take law in my hands..
Peace be with all of of you!!

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jeevan, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
I too condem BD Act.. but Beheading of Indian soldiers our blood not boiled at all nor comment of floods.. but for religious issue why we are so aggresive.. i am sure that law will take its own action.. first of all we should be true indian and religion is secondary..

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GERALD, MODANKAP
Sun, Mar 10 2013
HYPROCRACY IS IN THE BLOOD OF BJP AND ITS FOLLOWERS !!!

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jeevan, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Why target christian all over world... ??? whats wrong.. they are peaceloving peoples.. Yesterday in udupi and i noticed in Pakistan also... This nonsense act must stop....

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Rajesh Gonsalves, Mangalore / Cairo
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Mr Jeevan, we as christian community dont need your pseudo sympathy. We have survived threat for our religion for years (You cannot count) Christianity will never perish. So Stop day dreaming and focus on your religion.

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B.Mani, Saudi Arabia
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Attacks on places of worships are happening mostly in twin districts of coastal Karnataka under BJP rule. ELECT BJP IN CENTER,AND SIMILAR ATTACKS ALL OVER COUNTRY !

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gavin, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Benny,
Please tell me the diferrence between a religion and denomination
Christainity is a religion and Roman Catholic is a denomination which originated from Rome. Christianity started where christ was( Israel). Do you know why RC was started. Read history and also the bible .No were in the bible is roman catholic mentioned as a religion. Our religion is chrstianity thats it .Catholics,evangelic , protestant etc are all denominations. Please the read the bible, you dont have any clue of what the RC church believes in.Because your a sunday church attendant not a Christian.In every church they should start bible study so that u can understand wats the last commandment is and whether the church believes in it or not. If you are a chrstian then we must follow every word of God.You cant ignore it or ommit anything from it.

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James, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
RC never modified the bible nor they removed anything from bible like other groups do. By force if someone is converting other religion people to New life or any other group it's wrong. RC is not converting anyone.

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Agnel, Udupi
Sun, Mar 10 2013
There is no medicine for jealous.

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RONALD, MANGALORE
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Thanks udupi police dept, has taken kindly action. please book under goonda act that all moral police

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Gurudath, M'lore/Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Young people why do you want to waste your life like this? There are better things to do. If you really need to then protest completely peacefully.

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vijayendra nayak, shirva
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Pls find the truth.

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AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Truth is BD goondas have attacked the place of prayer. this is the Fact. So, what truth do you need?

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Melwyn Pinto, Chikmaglur / Dubai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
All the arrested BD members are young boys who are used as a bait by their seniors ! Nevertheless, a quick POLICE ACTION is well appreciated. The arrested must be tried under 'Goonda Act' so that BD will think twice next time.

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Steve, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
when it comes to religion, some people are pointing their fingure towards Saudi saying 'non muslims are not allowed to practice their religion'
Guys, if you want the same thing to be followed in India, restrict women from your family to go out and work, stop them driving vehicle, make them wear burka etc etc...

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Tony, Udupi/Doha
Sun, Mar 10 2013
You are wrong Stephen. Christianity is a religion of Love & where there is love there is peace. Hence spreading hatred and revenge does not suit us. If the conversions are forcible then they are definitely wrong & not in line with any religion. But on the other hand if someone chooses to convert by his own free will then it is his personal choice. What BD has done is definitely wrong and should be condemned, but peacefully. We should all pray for BD for the change of heart towards other religions.

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stephen dsouza, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
why govt. is not taking action against thease goonda bd people who disturbing our calm peoplle who living in rural areas without desturbing others doing their work .our departments are undr political pressure

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Ronald D, Udupi
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Some people here ask Gerald Fernandies to comment on this issue. He is doing a great job on infrastructure development and other needy jobs of Moodubelle and surroundings. Let him carry on with the good job he is doing. For religion and community based issues there are many religion heads and social workers. There is law and order to attend any violence and atrocities. Give police a free hand to tackle such issues.
I appreciate Jerry staying away from religion based issues, which is a great sign of a good and wise political leader, though at local level! ? It is better to appreciate his good work and not to force him to take leadership of useless issues!

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Raviraj, belle
Sun, Mar 10 2013
@Ronald ha ha u must be kidding, Jerry is focusing on development and infrastructure?? but question is on whose development and infrastructure....is it belle or himself?

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
WHO EVER BE THE ATTACKERS OF PRAYER HOUSE SHOULD BE BOOKED UNDER GOONDA ACT WITHOUT ANY DELAY.

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Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore/Mapusa/Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Now even duffers wont vote for this party...........

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Anil D.G., Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
1. A film has many actors. A hero, a heroine, a villain, support cast, etc. Do they act on their own? Not at all. There is a director, a script writer, etc who make these people dance to their tunes.

2. There are many pieces on a chessboard. King, Queen, Knight, Bishop, etc. Do they move on their own? Not at all. There is a Grandmaster who plays them around.

Fortunately, in both of the aforementioned examples, the Director and the Grandmaster are known to the public.

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CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI
Sun, Mar 10 2013
VALERIAN DSOUZA/UDUPI/MUMBAI.
I AGREE WITH YOU.BUT NOW ARRESTED ALL CULPRITS SHOULD BE PUNISHED SEVERALY.THEN NOBODY DARE TO ATTACK NEXT TIME.

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Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

We are in agreement, appreciated.

Some time we need to see in other persons perspective also.
Capable I.G. has done excellent job.
We should be generous in complimenting the good work, to get reciprocation.
Police swiftly caught hold of all the attackers.
Honorable I.G. published their names and addresses. All that is well within his authority, he can not do anything beyond that legally.
He gave his press statement also!
As per our Constitution, awarding punishment is in the jurisdiction of Courts.

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Alexander Prashanth Menezes, Karkala/Dubai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Any educated, sensible person would condemn this type of atrocity by the jobless, uneducated thugs who call themselves affiliated to BajrangDal. This is utter nonsense that Police taking action on the members of these groups after the incident. Looks like this case will also go down the drain after few days and these thugs will be out again looking out for a new victim. However, I am sure this will not last long, and in the coming state elections, it appears to me that the BJP is going to lose its power and I am hopeful that these groups are going to get silenced. I am looking forward for a day when our whole Karnataka gets back to its glory days with no communal conflicts and peace among its people. The big question here is , who is going to bear the mental, financial and medical loss suffered by the victims. Police need to make an honest effort in getting the compensation from these group members for the losses suffered by the victims. I personally like the idea from Edward Nazereth, Shankarpura/ Udupi, that Police should target these goons families and call them for interrogation and put them behind bars for few days when such incidents happen and see how these thugs will react to this kind of treatments by the police?...All said is done, but at the end what is required by the police is that they should just do their duty as per the laws of the country and protect its citizens to uplift their rights.

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jesse, kuwait mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Why these BD people not attacking lodges, beaches parks where illegal and sexual drug immoral activities going on? Strong action has to be taken on these bd thieves.

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AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE
Sun, Mar 10 2013
They don't attack sexual rackets, & beaches because the attackers won't come back alive. Someone else will have to go to bring them on one-way basis!

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Peter pinto, bangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
If these BD guys really have any guts, and sincerely beleive that this church was doing any conversion, then they should be willing to stay in jail unconditionally without putting any bail application, until the truth comes out.

Are they willing to do that? Are they man enough to do that? Maybe they are not because they have proved once again they pure hijidas in men's clothing.

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Lavina Pius, KSA
Sun, Mar 10 2013
GOOD MESSAGE.

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rajesh, mulki
Sun, Mar 10 2013
DEAR HOMEWORK
UNFORTUNATELY VERY FEW CHRISTIANS KNOW ABOUT GOA INQUISITION OR FOR THAT MATTER ANY HISTORY..ABOUT THEMSELVES...

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Lelsie Lobo, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Once the BJP govt. is gone from Karnataka which will happen very soon who will fund these moral police - BD, RS and HJV in Mangalore? They don't have any jobs and they desperately wait for pay-outs from time to time. Will they get funds directly from Modi or Rajnath Singh or the party high command???

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RP, Mlore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Mr Jeevan
What do you mean by conversion and can you define the word in real terms. When a socialite, prominent personality, celebrity etc convert to any religion of their choice it is called as "influenced by the teachings" or "Mr. XYZ (preacher) made me understand the truth" so on and so forth.

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rajesh, mulki
Sun, Mar 10 2013
DEAR DR KAMATH
IF SOME FOREIGNER PREACHES HIS RELIGION IN KSA IT IS A CRIME THERE. BUT IN INDIA ANY INDIAN IRRESPECTIVE OF HIS RELIGION IS FREE TO DO SO..WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT BD HAS BEEN GIVEN EXTRAORDINARY POWER BY THE COSTITUTION TO STOP ANYONE FROM DOING THAT....IF ANYONE FINDS FAULTS LET THEM GO IN THE LEGAL WAY..OTHERWISE THEY WILL BE TAKEN CARE BY LAW..

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Cyril, Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
This is the difference between the civilized and uncivilized people. Christians are people of Christ we have been taught to be humble,god fearing, help the needy and downtrodden but not to create unwanted and unwarranted scenes like the BD and VHP

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Sunshine, Melbourne
Sun, Mar 10 2013
This is absolutely showing someones stupidity,they think by beating these believers they can control something,Dear BD activist I just want to bring something in to your brain(if there is one)the bible clearly says what can seperate me now,neither deapth or height,no power or principalities of this world,no sickness,even death can not seperate us from the love of christ. engrave these words in your heart and mind,may help you guys to find eternal life through Jesus christ.

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CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI
Sun, Mar 10 2013
DEAR IG, IF THERE WAS NO CONVERSION,THEN WHY THESE GOONS ATTACKED INNOCENT PEOPLE..? AFTER ARRESTING WHAT IS YOUR ACTION NOW..
PLS COLLECT ALL DAMAGES AND HOSPITALISATION CHRGES FROM THESE ATTACKERS.ALSO PUT THEM BEHIND THE BARS ATLEAST SIX MONTHS.AND DONT JUST ARREST AND LEAVE THEM..IF YOU ARE REALLY GIVING JUSTICE,YOU WILL DO THIS...

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Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI

Let us unanimously appreciate swift action from Police and truthful statement of capable I.G. that there was no complaint of conversion!
Let us also appreciate the Govt.
Last time, our C.M. Shettar said that hence forth moral police will be dealt firmly.
We are seeing he is true to his statement.
It is not like year 2008, church attacks! Defenders were attacked and false cases were filed on them. Attackers were set free.
Finally Shri. DVS withdrew the cases.

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M H Rashid, saudi arabia
Sun, Mar 10 2013
BESIDES THE PUNISHMENT, PLEASE RECOVER COST OF ALL DAMAGES, AND COST OF HOSPITALIZATION AND TREATMENT OF VICTIMS. TILL THEY CLEAR ALL THE DUES THEY SHOULD NOT BE RELEASED FROM JAIL.

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rajesh, mulki
Sun, Mar 10 2013
DEAR PRAVEEN
WHEN CHRISTIANS TAKE UP TIT FOR TAT ATTITUDE THEY ARE CHRISTIANS NOT ANY MORE...FORGIVING IS THE BASIC PILLAR OF CHRISTIANITY EVEN IF IT MEANS LOSING ONES LIFE..THAT IS WHAT CHRIST DID..UNFORTUNATELY THESE BD ANIMALS WILL NOT COME TO THAT MUCH HIGHER UNDERSTANDING..

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Edwin Nazareth., Shankerpura. Udipi
Sun, Mar 10 2013
This is new BD office installed in shirva recently, so new spirit will be there for some time, I request public to note the persons individually who attacked and attacking in future so we can treat them better than the police, this is not a manglore, it is udupi district, BD carefull you and your family members will have problems.

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Farooq, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
DEAR READERS,
TOMOROW IF BD AND ASSOCIATED GROUPS OF RSS AND VHP TO GAIN THE SYMPATHY FROM PUBLIC WILL DO SOME EYEWASH SOCIAL SERVICE..SAME PPL WHO ARE ABUSING THESE GROUPS WILL START PRAISING BD..TRUST ME BD CAN NEVER DO GOOD TO OUR SOCIETY..ONCE U STAND AND SPK AGAINT THEN BE STICK TO TAT..THESE GROUPS ARE WORST THAN TERRORISTS..WHO SPOILE THEIR OWN MOTHERLAND...MY URGE TO THE READERS IS THAT..TOMORROW IF THEY DO SOME SOCIAL WORK ALSO ( TO SHW PPL THAT THEY CARE FOR OUR COUNTRY)PLS PLS NEVER PRAISE THEM...ONCE YOU STAND AGAINST THEM B ALWAYS LIKE TAT....IN SIMPLE WORDS ..ILLITERATE GOONS CANT BE A STRENGHT TO OUR NATION....MR. SHINDE YOUR ARE 100% RIGHT.

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Kamal Taiyyeb, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
IT IS A FACT THAT ALMOST ALL BD AND RS ARE UNEDUCATED AND UNEMPLOYED. THEY ARE NOT TO BE BLAMED. THEY ARE PUPPETS IN THE HANDS OF DIRTY SELFISH POLITICIANS. THEY ARE PAID TO DO WHATEVER THEY ARE DOING. IN REALITY NOBODY CARES FOR ANY MORALS, CULTURE OR TRADITION. WE ALL KNOW WHO IS BEHIND THEM. THE BIG QUESTION IS WHO WILL EXPOSE THESE MAFIA KINGPINS???

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Stephen, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
BJP leaders, who were knocking voter's door (irrespective of caste & religion) last week in Mangalore & Udupi districts & begging for vote ... are now hiding.
Come out now guys... and give your statement on incident.

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jeevan, mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
No doubt that conversion is going on around our district.. but i condem the BD taking law and order in to their hands.. Why we have to propagate conversion ? is it reqd ? if anybody wish to change let them do it but not from back door with inducement. I am ruling our Romaan catholics hand in this issue but sure some groups involved.

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Robert, shankerpura
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore...hurting majority is offense in general term!, and prayers for conversion, warning was there eight years ago so better to restrict the prayers for a religion, why to invite other religion people,,,DONT DO A BUSINESS OF RELIGION, LET IT BE A FAITH.. its fed up of word 'conersion' let us all try to stop this activity, without fire no smoke will come..
why the craz for development of faith by harming majority sentiments!!.we need peace peace peace...all religion is equal and in every religion there is 50-50 and no body can argue that any one religion is 100% good

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear Mr. Robert, shankerpura,

A person of his own will can accept any faith he/she wishes and this is our Indian constitution.
You are against the constitution.
I am asking you why do these fundamentals are indulged in criminal activities and take advantage of their religion as business???!!!
Why do your own community is involved in business taking advantage as religion based source of business life.

Your comments shows Christians are 85 percent and christian population is dwindling in India. It is high time you utilize your naive brain for good purpose and shun all these bd, gidi and allllll those religion based business for political and employment gain.

Haaammmm, prayers to God will be there till our breath exists can you prevent go ahead till you perish from the wrath and in the presence of God.

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear Robert, shankerpura,

Why do these BD Geedi are hurting the sentiments of only 2.3 minority Christians who do no harm to society whatsoever except prayers. Are your prayers harm to you neither we Christians attacked any of your temples nor prayer houses. Why do you attack us. Why Why Why???!!!

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Anuj Nayan, Udupi
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear Readers and Comenters of Daijiworld,

I personally went through the comments as well as news published here and the news depicted in various channels in various ways. Let me make some points clear to you,

* I know Mr. Roshan Lobo, Moodbelle and his prayer group for a long time and to my knowledge there is/was no forcible or any kind of conversion there.

* Many people do go there for prayers and are healed spiritually, physically as well as mentally.

* They dont practice any religion there. They just preach the Bible and the principles of Christ for living the life in a better way.

* Christian or Christianity is not religion. Any person (Hindu/Muslim/Catholic/jew/sikh) who follows and abides by the teaching of Bible n Jesus Christ is a Christian.

* All Catholics ar not Christians and all Christians are not Catholics.

* No one can force any person to be a Christian. It is a personal decision.

Any questions on christianity, feel free to contact me on xtianity.xposed@gmail.com

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Hary, Kudla/Dubai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear people in power, dont waste OUR time. because, it is said.....
"KAL KARO SO, AAJ KARO, AAJ KARO SO ABHI KARO....."

ANYWAYS YOU ARE GOING TO RELEASE THIS GOONDAS TOMORROW. PLEASE GO AHEAD AND DO IT TODAY ITSELF

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Asif Iqbal, Jubaile/Kinnigoli
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Bjaranga Dal new slogan - no works no responsibilities group.

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Praveen, udupi
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Christians must adopt a tit for tat attitude tooth for a tooth, eye for an eye to bring down the menace of BD

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Dev Sagar, Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
LOOKS LIKE GOVT NEEDS TO BUILD MORE AND MORE JAILS TO ACCOMMODATE THE EVER INCREASING MORAL POLICE - BD, RS AND HJV. ALSO ALLOCATE A HUGE PERCENTAGE IN THE BUDGET TO FEED THESE OUTLAWS.

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Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
No one can SERVE the Lord unless he or she is called to do!
Will of the God will survive amid all persecutions!
TRUE WORK OF THE LORD No one can stop, but some can only bring obstacles!
False hood in the name of the Lord as well as,
obstacles to Gods work can not survive.
Even persecutors get to know the living God!
Man can not change anyone but God.

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shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Hey, Dr Kamath,
Stop your fanatical lecture. Saudi Arabias consitution is islamic consitution and its islamic theocratic kingdom. India is a secular replublic country with a secular constitution that gives its every citizen the right to preach and practice.. India has never been a hindu country in the past nor it will become one. Stop day dreaming and implementing RSS ideologies. You though educated are unfit to be called civilized...Jealousy and hate is in your blood inherited and we cant help it...Hell with BD and its parent organisations...

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WILSON, Udupi / Muscat
Sun, Mar 10 2013
I have hindu and muslim friends. we discuss about our religion one tells from Quran another from B Geeta and Bible but we hav not changed our relegion even if we agree what is written in others is best and we all r happy. These who are attacking are with no brains and result they don't get job so only work is to attack people or snatch gold from people to live their life. Result is after marriage no proper education to children and son continues the same as father.

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Sun, Mar 10 2013
AS PER IG's(WR)investigation, there are no conversion took place.Therefore,BD stands exposed here and should be prosecuted with harsh IPC so that to teach a lesson for breaking LAW AND ORDER of the land.In this context,Police action is highly appreciated and I scare that some big police officials may get transfer order shortly for their just actions!?

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear Mr. Dr S kamath , Mumbai,

Religious freedom was allowed in Saudi Arabia. Go to google and check.

A person or a group of persons can worship God inside the four walls.

The prayers should not be a problems to outsiders. If any person complains about prayers are giving night-less sleep or gives troubles to residents then only the question will crop-up. Even if so negotiations will take place. Becoz prayers are not criminal activities anywhere in the world.

Saudi Arabia has changed a lot unlike olden days primitive and traditional ways were followed.

The time has come Bajrang Dal should be banned for ever and nobody has the right to attack any other person as per Indian Laws.

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Lawrance, Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Attack in a prayer house..
All these communal tensions arise due to political influences which arise due to vote bank politics.
The leaders have realized that here in this country if one needs votes, they have to slander the religions.If X is a religion in one state then they slander about Y, and vice verse.Only ones affected in this are the victims and the accused.Politicians provoke the people and the people are accused where politicians enjoy on the votes.People should start realizing this and stop being provoked by these snakes.

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A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Our choice of political party and religion is a fundamental right.
Conversion from one religion to another religion is taking place in many parts of the world. The outright rowdism of Bajrang Dal, a bunch of jobless people attacking those people praying in their Church of home is nothing but total
fearlless cruelty which is another light version of rape.

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mohammed, mangalore/K.S.A
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Ban Bajrangdal for better &good Society with peace & harmony.

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Hanif, Shirva/Sharjah
Sun, Mar 10 2013
I AM A RESIDENT OF SHIRVA, I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY SUCH ATTACKS BEFORE, I AM PROUD TO SAY SHIRVA IS A PLACE OF COMMUNAL HARMONY, I AM SHOCKED TO READ THIS NEWS, I COULDN'T BELIEVE WHEN MY FRIENDS TOLD ME ABOUT THE INCIDENT, I AM SURE THERE IS SOME POLITICAL AGENDA BEHIND THIS AS ELECTIONS ARE COMING NEAR. I REQUEST TO PEOPLE OF SHIRVA NOT TO FALL FOR ANY POLITICAL GAMES.

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Valerian, Mangalore/Doha
Sun, Mar 10 2013
As forced conversion is a hot topic I like to share following:
It is our understanding and experience that Life (Spiritual) is in God alone. Man lost the Spiritual life because of their sin and became slave to the fleshly, worldly passions &desires and its master the devil.World of God Galatians 19-21 says: The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and wickedness idolatry and witchcraft hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy drunkenness, orgies, and the like.
Those who live and guided by such fleshly desires are the root cause of corruption, Looting, Rapes, murder, Rowdiesm, Goondaiesm, destruction, unlawful activities etc ,
But Jesus concurred the devil on the cross and regained back the spiritual life for mankind and that life is in Him. World of God Galatians 19-20 says: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Those who are rooted in God through Christ Jesus and experience his Love and fruit of the spirit ,works for His family as His children.It is their desire that everyone regains the spiritual life that comes from God and experiences him. With that unconditional love they are sharing word of God even though they are going through enormous trails, troubles, persecution. They are like Gods salesperson. is left to the individuals to accept or reject Gods word and come to the faith if they are convinced. Servants of God call it born again in the family of God and in worldly language we call it conversion. Of course in propagating word of God there shall not be any force or inducements.
As these are pure personal matters,obstruction by third person or organization is nothing but intruding in their personal life and is Rowdiesm. They are category 1 people above driven by acts of flesh and will bring only destruction,discord and hatred.

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Dr S kamath , Mumbai
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Jasmine, Mangalore .What I wrote is truth either you can just put this into Google search to find about the History of that place Vasai-Nallasopara Village region or else You can visit personally visit that place and find out .I being a Doctor to both those Communities cannot intervene I have Friends ( Very Close Firends ) on other relgion also and I am the last person to bring religion inPractise and I will never do that all are Human for me .I just shared the Pain of that Patient .He is about 32 Years old unmarried man having a small plot of land with House in that Village .He is living alone his father gave that property to him and he is no more now .I cannot write here the whole thing here .Forget about that poor Poojary the strongest Politician of that area Vasai- Virar is also not able to interfere in their affairs the whole Mumbai and Maharashtra people are aware of this fact .You just contact a Real estate agent and say I want to Buy a small piece of Land in Vasai-Nallasopara Village area and see what he will say

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Homework, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Kiran's comments about wiping out certain sects is unwarranted. He is no better than the bajrang dal when he makes such irresponsible comments which should not even be published in the first case. No body is above the law to finish anyone. Moreover let Kiran tell in these columns how did his ancestors become Catholics. Is it due to conversion or he does not know history? Does he have any idea of Goa inquisition? Let him remember for that matter that all Christians in India are the result of conversion. So if someone is preaching their faith it is for the person to get convicted and decide if he or she would like change to another faith. Even Jews got converted to Christianity when they heard Jesus preach and thereafter the 12 apostles shook the world with the Good News.

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Leslie fernandes, Brahmagiri, Udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
gp,
HOW CAN YOU RULE OVER A PERSON,S RIGHT TO CHOOSE?
WRONGFUL AND FORCEFUL CONVERSION IS NOT CONVERSION AT ALL.
IT IS A SHAME IN THE NAME OF RELIGION.
HOWEVER IF ONE FEELS HE MUST GO FROM X RELIGION TO Y RELIGION OUT OF HIS OWN ADULT INTELLIGENCE NO ONE CAN STOP THAT.
OTHERWISE YOU ARE TALKING IN THE SAME LINES AS THAT OF AGE OLD DICTATORS.
CONVERSION MUST REMAIN FREE OF ALL PRESSURES AND MUST NOT BE FORCED.

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Nanag Shetty, Kinnigoly , Oman
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Instead of attacking CONVERTING religions , why cant BD start CONVERTING others, by providing Social Equality and Benefits to the underprivileged ?

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Lingappa, Kuppepadavu/Dublin
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Our Legal system is a joke, hence such autocracies are inevitable.
Today arrested tomorrow released on bail,, A case filed and in a week or 2 acquitted due to lack of evidence.
The police dept have to get to bottom of this and judge who is right or wrong and give the guilty an unforgettable trashing for the rest of their lives.

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Suman, kirem
Sat, Mar 09 2013
This is what i heard in a bus, KPB had a bajrang dal conevention, and this SC/ST guy was saying to this friend, a very nice person offered me a seat , enk naal baatli thikkundu bajramd dalada meeting du, ee maga reddu baatli kanala party malpuga bayyadu, these were the words, i.e. any intellectual in south kanara can idenify what RSS is doing???

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Mr Langoolacharya, Washington DC..Very well said appreciated.

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Roshan, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Well said Valerian, i wish we could have more intellectual, practical answers. Irrespective of which Denomination, RC, Evangelic, protestant etc. The act of violence should be condemened. IF this was to happen in the church or we would all rise up. But what are we rising up against "violence". yes so if teh same violence is been carrried out in different denomination why is it that they are idiots, stupid etc. Raise your voice against Violence, we already have enough moral and religious police

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R DSouza, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Mr Dinesh Poojary ,BD, Ram Sene , bhima sena etc members your days are numbered also the police personals who openly support these goons. If Police had taken non partisan action, such untoward incident would not have re occured in undivided Coastal Districts. Deliberate attack for alleged conversion is purely law and order problem for Police action ,and they also should know that the their Gov will be there only for few months. Any one can preach and spread their religion. Our constitution guarantees that right to every citizen. It is for the people to decide whether to buy others relegion or not.

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CHIDANANDA, Bangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Mr.Bollu will u convert to any other religion if they attempt? Answer is no..same thing why should Hindus convert..in christianity you should abide some rules and regulation..it is difficult .In our Hinduism very simple..there is no hard and fast rule.

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cyril mathias, udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
India is a secular country. Indians can worship any god.I am free to worship a stone today and a river tomorrow.My constitution guaranties me to worship the god of my choice.Who can stop me from my rights?.The police of Udupi have done a good job. If the police do their duty,the anti nationals are jobless.

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CYRIL MASCARENHAS, KIREM/MIRA ROAD/DUBAI
Sat, Mar 09 2013
WHY BD SIMPLY MAKING BIG NOICE ABOUT CONVERSION? SHOW ONE CONVERTED PERSON AND THEN ATTACK.IF ONE ONE ELDER PERSON CONVERTED ,IT IS HIS WISH..NOBODY CAN STOP.IT IS OUR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT ANYBODY CAN FOLLOW ANY RELIGION.WHY BD IS CRYING FOR NO REASON..ARRESTING IS A JUST EYE WASH.THEY WILL BE OUT WITHIN A HOUR TIME..

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John Tauro, M'lore /Kwt
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Dear Dr. S. Kamath,
Why don't you kindly assist Mr. Poojary of Nallasopara in filing a FIR if people around him are forcing him to convert? If at all there are any converts who were converted by compulsion, inducement or through financial or economic favours, why don't they come forward and report the matter?

Let it be clear that Christian missionaries are not all interested in increasing our population. Followers of Christ are obliged to preach and propagate the Faith and not to convert anybody by force. I have stated in my earlier comments also that genuine conversion is a transformation of heart and conscience which takes place after a thorough study, understanding and willful acceptance of the faith. So those who have been converted by force should report the matter to the concerned authorities.

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R Rodrigues, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Its when people like kiran, mangalore/dubai exist is when christians or the innocent become victims or vulnerable to such attacks. The man has forgotten that be it New life/ Old life or even catholic at the end , its all about being a good Christian or also about being a good human . Having a cheap thought that such attacks are caused due to the existence of new life , anglicans or anyone else for that matter is disgusting. Even hindus and muslims have different castes in their religion but they don't go around blaming their own .. Where has it been proven that the guys who got attacked today were converting or causing any nuisance to the people around?? Where does it say that praying together is wrong? Does the law in india permit someone to hit the young and the OLD for praying somewhere .. Stop provoking people Mr Kiran. No religion teaches you to wipe out anyone.. All you can do is wipe out the dirt in your mind.. Thats when BD or any one else will stop doing all this as no one will think of supporting such uncultured people.. Let us be a good human first and then the rest...

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Ronald D, Udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Please publish the photograph of vandalisers. It will be useful to stay away from attackers. Name and shame these night attackers! Cheap quality booze at night make them do anti-social activity in the name of protecting culture and religion.

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David, udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
As you said 'Jab tak chand-sitaara hai is duniya mein..tab tak..BD will remain to protect interest of majority people'

Interest of majority people is not just conversion, Also poverty, Alcohol, Corruption, aid to sick-old aged also. Why these things are not done by BD, which plays very important role to the society??
Do you have answer?? or just talking in the air??

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Langoolacharya., Belman/Washington,DC.
Sat, Mar 09 2013
People,

This is absolutely wrong and unacceptable.

These thugs need correct treatment by police and perhaps by public as well.

Because of these type of unwanted and unnecessary attacks ruling party likely to loose sympathy of minority people in Coastal Karnataka.

With these BD thugs as friends,,, BJP dont need enemies,,, these friends do the enemies job themselves....

Jai Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Mr Langoolacharya Washington DC..Very well said appreciated.

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Lancelot N Tauro, Manglore - Doha Qatar
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Let these communal worms attacks but continue in PRAY. PRAYER IS A POWERFUL WEAPON AGAINST DEVILS....

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Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India
Sat, Mar 09 2013
30 to 40 people attacking a 6 to 7 including a old woman. This is which culture. Isn't is taliban type of terrorism or goondism.

Request the law agencies authorities to take most stringent action against all those who took part in this attack. Those who have been attacked, do they look like uncivilized?

Here it looks like the civilized citizen are voiceless against the uncivilized goons. Time to act.

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essell, mangalore,India
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Mr Kiran then how did our ancestors become Roman Catholic? I agree with you and Ms Rooslyn, Romman Catholics dont close their eyes, and ears to see any social evils and if they see also they dont speak out they are busy praying. Can feel your fear about buildings than people. We need to think deeply do we celebrate or live christ life.

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ajs,
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Mr. bolllu
Your statements are contradicting. you told more and more people are now attracting towards Hinduism. Then y do u need muscle power to safe guard hinduism?

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Umesh Shetty, Kaup/Dubai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
So, what next? culprits will be booked under goonda act for moral policing? as stated by R.Ashok earlier

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Felix, Mangalore/UAE
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Oh!! Stop it... When some violence happens around us we need to check whose mistake was it first then see a solution for it, instead of saying "RC is blah blah and stuff". Grow up fellas!!

Are you peoples really Christians???? Are you all educated??? :o

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Stany D' Souza., Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Converting residential places as Prayer house must be banned. House should be prayer place for family only. Convertion from one religion to other religion must be also strictly prohibited. We people made the religion and not the God made religion. We divided the Human race into religion for betterment of society but today we are experiencing adverse of it.

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Francis(Joe) Martis, Barkur/USA
Sat, Mar 09 2013
The so called Bible Society, often does prayer meetings and try to spread the word and teachings of Bible. They are often mistaken as Roman Catholics. They don't convert anyone. Bhajrang Dal use the word "conversion" and attack on Catholics and other factions and take law in their own hand. Bhagrang Dal must be banned all over the state for their existence brings hatred, pain, harm & distruction. The gang of B/D are unemployed, uneducated goondas, they have nothing better to do in life.

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Santhosh, Udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Clarence, Mangalore

FYI...read the comment by Dr.Kamath properly where he mentioned that he suggested Mr Poojary to approach the police. so don't try to justify the act of conversion which is the biggest 'Sankramika Roga' to our society which is the main cause for today's disharmony between religions.

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hamid, mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
people should wake up and charge ..this is last option..last few years we all waiting, some action will be taken by Our DK police..

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Aubb, Kuwait
Sat, Mar 09 2013
This is clearly the result of police inability in Coastal areas.
Christian must unite and beat these thugs physically to protect our fatih.

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gp, mlore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Conversion is an Invasion in silence to our country... Ban Conversion... once born that will be one's religion...
In Future, there will be no conversion bcos there will be no money with western countries to pump free money for such act. !!!!!

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Zeena Menezes,
Sat, Mar 09 2013
I condemn this act. Bajrang Dal do not have any right to attack others. India is a independent country and people have every right to practice & preach the religion. Hope the culprits will be punished.

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Future India(Defence Group), Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
There are many comments saying its not ROMAN CATHOLIC. I do agree with this but there is some hiden group behind this convertion and stuff.Taking them to prayer hall and so on. If police cant stop these kind of prayer rooms then what will be the further step.

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kiran, mukka
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Mr. C.M. Jagadeesh Shettar.... where are you now? What action are you going to take against these moral police?

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Dr S kamath , Mumbai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Dear so called Clarence, Mangalore/KSASaturday, I donot approve the Violence by Bajrang Dal either It is equally Bad .Read some sensible good well thought Comments of Sunil D Souza or you may just do some Prayer meetings or Preaching in KSA you will see the consequences

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Jasmine, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Dr.Kamath.. it is very painfull to hear hatefull comments from a well learned person as you appear to be.. I do not understand why ppl get voilent when it comes to religion.. Who is God?? Have you seen him..? then why so much hatred towards ppl of other religious beliefs? Religions basically seem to have come to existence to reduce the violence..For ppl to be afraid of sme divine power.. For ppl to seek divine intervention when lost all hope..to teach our children good moral values..To look upon some unseen divine power to help us in our daily activities.. Basically to love each human being as oneself.. but sadly these days ppl have become savages .. fighting for religion?? i mean what the heck? sometimes i feel we are going backwards.. into our uncivilized ancestors.. and the more educated ppl are the more madness is increasing.. Mr.Kamath you gave an example of one of your patient who is crying of the torture day and night to be converted.. cant he stand for himself? is he so weak to say no?? how can anyone force any individual into anything?
he sure must have taken a favor from the people who are so called forcing him into conversion.. otherwise what does he have to fear for? this whole conversion thing is rubbish.. it is utter madness taking such lame examples and looking at things from one side.. and to make things worse our so called Political leaders bring religion for their own benefit.We should try to understand that the any anti religious organizations are babies of our politicians.. Let us not feed these babies..otherwise they will mature and make our society hell.I Don't think anyone would want their future generations to suffer because of our stupidity.There is only one religion called Humanity.. Let us all follow that religion first..I really miss our old calm and people loving Dakshina Kannada.. There would be no other heaven than earth if people would respect each others beliefs and live together in harmony..This is the need of the hour people..

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vijay, udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
@Suresh, Jerald( Ex Zilla Member) is not bothered about all these things.

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Clarence, Mangalore/KSA
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Dear so called doctor , if Mr.Poojary complained with you about his problem why he didnt go to police?? Why you didnt suggest him to go to police?? Stop framing your own stories.... Bajaranga dal is "sankramika Roga" to our state.....sick people...

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Saleem, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Attacking the people by using goons is BJP/rss common style. I am surprised why police not taking strict action against BD, RSS, VHI RS etc.outfits. Please encounter all these goons. Meantime, please don't forcebly convert the innocemnt and poor people by providing money.

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Lancy Moras, Moushmi Creations
Sat, Mar 09 2013
I fully agree with Joslynn Rooswelt, Mangalore. Your are right in saying that. Take a bow from me. Idiotic group is this and spoil RC's name. God save them I say.

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ibrahim saudi/yanbu,
Sat, Mar 09 2013
This is their last attempt in the tenure of BJP govt. They are sure, they can not do this if the next govt comes to power. Sure BJP, the supporting govt of these goons will never come to power again. So during last period, they resolt to this.

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Bollu, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Ibrahim..
Jab tak chand-sitaara hai is duniya mein..tab tak..BD will remain to protect interest of majority people...!!

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jeevan, mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Foreign fund flooding like water for conversion... as it is fertile land for said project.

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Leslie fernandes, Brahmagiri, Udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
THIS TYPE OF ATTACKS ON HAPLESS AND PEACEFUL FOLK MUST BE PUNISHED IN THE SAME SCALE AS RAPE.
IF BD OR WHOEVER IT IS FEEL THAT ANTI NATIONAL ACTIVITIES ARE ATTEMPTED ANYWHERE THEY CAN REGISTER A COMPLAINT IN THE LOCAL POLICE STATION AND LET THE POLICE TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
NO ONE CAN TAKE LAW IN THEIR OWN HANDS.
ONLY IF WE HAVE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR HOOLIGANISM SUCH ATROCITIES CAN BE CONTROLLED.

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Steevan, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
I think its time for us to attack back, they are making us as fools by attacking without any reason, i'm sure no one brings any other religion people forcefully to our prayer services, they themselves cum and pray with us that we can't avoid them, if anyone christian enters the Hindu temple and attending their service then does these Hindu groups chase them out?
So for our religious sake we have to attack this people at right time so they will understand.

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Raj, Udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
1.Where are these Goon's while raping and harassing innocent girls of their own community?.2.Why they are not protecting their girl's from prostitution?3.Why they are not taking action while father raping the daughter?.This is more important than attacking some one who follows preaching to improve their living and belief.

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Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Some questions to Bajarangdal!

1. Preaching and profession of faith is constitutional right are they aware of it! Fraud is punishable!
2. Are they aware Hare Rama Hare Krishna Mission is preaching Geetha all over the world and all communities attending it ? Shouldn't it be called conversion?
3. Mata Amruta Devi preaching, and her her devotees are from all religions, according to us she is good job, but according to B.D. yard sticks her preaching too is conversion?
4. Bajranga Dal is having so much Muscle power and Money, why didn't they attempted to protect Kidnapped RTI Activist Vasudev Adiga ? and other day young 21 year old guy committed suicide on Railway tracks for NO HELP COMING from any corners?
5. What efforts B.D. is making to protect their community members from suicide, rape, kidnap and from drug peddlers trap?
6. All Dadagiri in the name of social work!

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Bollu, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Did you ever heard a hindu converting other's..!! In the past people from middle east are visiting india for trade but nowhere anybody ask them to convert into Hinduism...!! We know very well..Hinduism is Mother of all religions...that's the reason you will find all at one place..!! People are taking advantage of our faithfullness and spreading there religion...for which we need goons same like BD/Ramasene...as law won't take any steps in this regard...!! It's no doubt more and more people are now attracting towards Hinduism and they knows what's its benefit..and are reading its ancient history...!!!

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Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore
Sun, Mar 10 2013
Dear Mr. Bollu, Mangalore,

You are naive in the conversion matter either you have not read the history or you are just responding you tollu comments.

Hindus have done conversions.
Christians have done conversions.
Muslims have done Conversions.
Buddhists have done conversions.

Read the history and correct your memory

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HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain
Sat, Mar 09 2013
I agree with you Ismail & Pastor E.W. Frank.

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Dr S kamath , Mumbai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Riligious Fanatism Be it Hindu - Muslim or Christian is the worst possible Crime .If Bajrang Dal is unhappy with a Group of people suspected to be involved in Convertion the best option would havebeen conduct a peaceful protest .Try to garner local support from the Public and then do Morcha that will be best way to drive these Conversion Fanatics .I have one patient by the name Mr Poojary who lives in the Village surroundings if Vasai - Nallasopara area .He cries with deep pain in the Heart that People around him are troubling him day in and day out and forcing for Conversion .I am sure God will help him .This is truth I just told him approach Police that is all .

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Michael, Mulky
Sat, Mar 09 2013
I agree with some of the members comments. Life is really short and follow your religion and live peacefully untill you die. Why bother about others religion and conversion by force or otherwise by taking advantage of ones poverty is also a sin. If you want to feed a poor, feed him at his current situation like many chartities or individuals do. I would rate these converters equally with the BD goons. If everyone follows this, I think a lot of clashes and differences in the society can be avoided..

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Very Good positive action from Western range IGP Mr Pratap Reddy and promised to do to take appropriate actions for those who were absconded.Since the prayer hall is functional from 12 years, BD might brought to the notice of Police before swing in to stupid action.If Police will take non partisan action, such untoward incident will not reoccur in undivided Coastal Districts. Deliberate Attack for alleged conversion is purely law and order problem for that Police action was appropriate and timely.

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damian, bejai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Well said Pastor E.W.Frank. those who take up the sword will die by the sword. The battle belongs to the Lord. Amos 9:10 (KJV)
All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.

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RONALD, Bantwal,Agrar
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Good movement by BD Do not target one particular community or community people when you protest. Try to find the truth and if you found the people involved same in your organization or your community people please reveal the truth to the public and dont hide and escape from your protest commitment. Best of BAD Luck.

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Valley, Moodu Belle
Sat, Mar 09 2013
GOOD JOB BY BD. KEEP IT UP

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Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Bajrang Dal and its unfinished Agenda!,BJP and its election Agenda!. Karnataka govt and its present cross roads!.

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Suresh D'Souza, Udupi / Dubai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Now where is Moodubelle's BJP leader, former ZP prez Jerald ???
Can he comeout and condemn Bajaranga Dal act? or is he puppet under Ragupathi Bhat?
Jerald, if you are true Christian, come out and give your statement on daijiworld media.

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Cynthia Mendonca, Dubai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Yes, I agree with you Suresh. It's high time for Gerald to come out and express his stand. Otherwise , he is good for nothing!

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Ronald, Udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Mr Suresh you hit the right nail. I liked your comment. Where is Jerald now?? Please come and gve your version

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Ajith, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Any body can spread their religion.It is just like salesman selling his goods.Constitution guarantees that right to every citizen.It is for the people to decide whether to buy others relegion or not.These Goons should be taught a lesson by one and all.These goons always attack in groups and run away.If they have guts they should come one by one.

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Jacobnelson, Bejai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Why these groups run after attacking like ROCKET?

Rocket got/caught fire in its B>>M>>P!

Is this BD groups B>>M>>P also caught fire???

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Joslynn Rooswelt, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
I will challenge these r not ROMAN CATHOLICS...
CATHOLIC r not involved in these kind of stupid stuffs...
They have lots of other social services to do in the name of lord Jesus Christ....
Bcoz of some stupid groups, plz dont point out CATHOLICS....

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rk, mlore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
I entirely agree with common man, its a shame cooking stories & offering bribes to suffering people brainwashing them too to change reigion is this how they survive?

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Vishal , puttur
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Whatever the conversion claims and counter arguments. In a democratic country one can not take law into ones hands. Bajarangdal activists have been fixed by the public. What BD does is well known. I do not think any elaboration is required on the activities of BD. Many are fighting criminal cases and some are absconding. I am perplexed at some of the reactions of the readers. Any crime can be reported to the police. Beating somebody is inhuman and uncivilized. Law the land is sacred. And therefore we all are secure today.

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kiran, mangalore/dubai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Roman catholic church does not encourage conversion but still people choose to attack these places of worship.the real culprits are the so called new-lifes and born again who indulge in conversion.its open that these groups convert on some pretext or the other but no one should beat up anyone.by beating up 1 person the so called conversion camp doesnt close...it just shifts to another location.i suggest to all my hindu brothers not to take out their wrath on catholics and catholic churches because from what i know about catholics and living with them in the same place they are a peace loving community who dont support newlifes or any such sub christian group or whatever.catholics and hindus have co-existed peacefully for so long until these new lifes cropped up with their centres in mangalore and surrounding areas.misunderstanding by hindu and their attacking churches has created an unseen rift among peace loving people of mangalore. wake up my catholic brothers n sisters and hindu brothers and sisters and wipeout newlife and their groups from mangalore so we can peacefully co-exist again and maintain communal harmony.

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Joslynn Rooswelt, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Nana yeth dhina.... after congress comes to power these BD will be eliminated permanently...
just wait & watch....

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jeevan, mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Dont day dream.. our fight for right cause will continue.. let congi/BJP/JDS it is immaterial.

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GERALD, MODANKAP
Sat, Mar 09 2013
BD THIS TIME GOT INTO RIGHT PLACE

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Clifford, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
You can tell there is going to be an election soon and guess which parties are benefiting from stirring up these communal riots.

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Allen, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Beware of these House prayer groups mostly run by Kerala people. Their main intention is cheating and making money.

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Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Conversion goons should be kicked out. These people have a strong support from congress.

Good job by BD members. Keep it up. Give these goons a memorable shot so that they will not repeat such heinous act in life.

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Ronald D, Udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Few jobless may be drunk at night and wanted some action and thrill! Now police are doing their job and time for the action hero's to beg BJP leaders to get released! If there is a forced conversion...police and public will go against such act!
I know this fellow keeps his volume high at his ancestor forest home on Saturday night & Friday so that God from heaven could listen! Having said that most Bhajana Mandali and temple keeps its volume at high decibel! These are few problems of democracy! One finding other wrong!!

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sam, mangalore/Doha
Sat, Mar 09 2013
And bajrang dal have successfully QUALIFIED FOR A PLCE IN THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS as -
a bunch of useless people engaging in cowardice acts by making groups and hitting innocent individuals..

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Common Indian, Dubai, UAE
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Dear BDs,
you have done a great job, these kind of conversion has been done since centuries, some christion missioneries are always ment for this, behind the curtain of humanity these uselss creatures converting innocent poor and needy hindus in the name of "MERCY & hUMANITY" . this is the right time to stop such a illicit act and wash these kind kind of "brain washer"

once again good work and kick them all follower of "divide & rule" policy

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True indian , Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Common Indian ! Before uttering these words with no Common sense you should have thought twice! because you must have studied in these same Christian missionaries & got prospered. Try to help some body who is dying of Hunger instead of blaming somebody who is giving him the food. Change your Mindset Brother. Jai Hind.

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C Sharath, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
JFI...What are these bible society of India/new life or these prayers cenetrs which have come up in many places in the city ? Does this come under RC church? If not does RC approve this ? If yes how is it diffrent from regular church ? why is it suddenly in news in Mangalore & Kerala i guess.

Before anyone jumps to any conclusion, this is just for my information I needed. No offence meant to anyone.

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Benny, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Sharath,

Thank you for a sincere question. These groups are called believers, they do not come under a established catholic religion. Catholics do not believe and follow in the last commandment of Christ, which says go, teach all nations and baptise. This essentially means conversion out of love.
However nowadays there are a lot of genuine followers of Christ who understand the commandment of love and want to teach about christ to as many people as possible despite persecution , from those who do not understand. They are very different from catholic religion.

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C sharath, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Thanks Benny for the reply
Even though I had this lil info that Yes it had nothing much to do with RC, i just wanted to clear the air.
If I am not wrong, BD or all these organizations are having problems with these groups and not with Christians as a whole weather its RC's or Protestants. By sayign this I am not justifying their act, YES they just do not have right to take law & order to their hands as nobody has given them authority. But unfortunetly they have even inflicted a unhealable wound on peace loving catholics in & around DK and permanently made this one scar where its been ended up like a communal sensitive situation, like those between Hindhus & muslims durign the time of riots. But I hope the intelligent & peace loving people of Mangalore will think and live above all these politics and prove to these people that our unity cannot be spoilt by such cheap acts.

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jesse, manglore kuwait
Sat, Mar 09 2013
True after these people attack roman catholic churches. Conversion by force is not allowed . However it is constitutional right if anyone wishes to convert.

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lukas, malpe
Sat, Mar 09 2013
by attacking innocent people these guys became Hero of that place,but they don't have capacity to attack strong people like drug smugler's and human trafick and rapist which killing each day lot of life in india and mangalore.UPA government should bring long waiting law as soon as possible to prevent such attack.

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Pastor E. W. Frank, Udupi
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Dear Vishal:

You are totally wrong. You do not know what is Christianity. Christianity is, those who believe Christ died for our sins and confess their sins and take the baptism by immersion. Infant does not need baptism by sprinkling few s of water can never be called baptism, morally, spiritualy and physically too. By going to Roman catholic church, or CSI church or even pentecostal church, can never make you a Christian. Church is never a building but the group of believers. I have been a priest for 46 years and I have studied the Bible and church history. Correct your eroneous mistakes and be a good Christian.

Pastor E. W. Frank, Pres.
ALL INDIA DEMOCRATIC CHRISTIAN COUNCIL(R), Udupi

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pinto , mnglr
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Big joke of the day

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jesse, manglore kuwait
Sat, Mar 09 2013
True after these people attack roman catholic churches. Conversion by force is not allowed . However it is constitutional right if anyone wishes to convert.

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Ahmed, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Voluntary conversion is not banned in India as ours is a democratic country and all have the right to choose the religion they want to follow. however, forced conversion is not allowed. But, by force nobody can change ones religion. But, assaulting anybody on any pretext is a crime in India.

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Conversation with out integrity,honest and feeling of oneness will not bring any good to converted and one who convert.As said by Vishal,certain groups in Christian Community making free noises which brings bad repute to Catholics who are not interested in such kind of activities. Taking law in to own hand condemnable and I am not in a position to believe BEEDI version of story as they are accustomed to do in any given issues.Attacking ROSHAN by ten BDs vouches their courage!!!!Well done Police already booked cases against them

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Billal Khan, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013

ONE OF THE WORST POLITICAL GIMMICKS OF BJP, BHARATA CHARA JANATHA PARTY.

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Robert, mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
If we christian having conversion activity as main work then, why in India Christain population still only 2% after 60years of Independance.
I rightly agree with Vishal. Due to some group others face problem.

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reb, mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Elections are coming soon. This kind of drama and goondagiri need more and more to gain public sympathy from Mangalore Talibans. This is a attempt to divert public attention from failure government.

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Sunil, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
The real conversion is required with these people. They dont know the values of a human being. Dont know nothing and acting like they are the messiahs. Shame on this goons.

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Hary, Kudla/Dubai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Religion or faith is not growing the number of followers. Neither religion is about punishing those who dont follow it.
Rather....religion is about following and living it.

Having said this....I dont find anyone correct.

Come on guys.... live your life, follow your religion and Go to heaven.

God knows how to protect his followers and faith. Do you think god is not capable of it?????

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Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai/Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Attack and thrashing is the moral of discipline taught to the BD's.

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Bulsam, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
You still want the BJP to come to power?
You want the society and the communities to be dictated by a handful of anti-social elements?
You want the people of Karnataka to again make the same mistake and elect the greedy, corrupt, religion exploiting and temple funding BJP instead the development oriented party?
How long BJP will divide and rule its own people?
Please turn this banana republic of Sangh Parivar into a mature democracy and "Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people".
Jai Hind!

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jeevan, mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
I too know some groups are actively involved in conversion and caught red handed... but catholics churches keeping silent ... but i urge BD not to take law in our hand.

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Bollu, Mangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Well done Bajrang Dal..
Reason behind Bajrang Dal and Ramsene not in america or in european countries..no body bother to convert other's...!! if they wish to enter other religion it's there choice..!! New Life/Bible Society/New Born Again are doing such jobs..there are more than 100 sub-divisions of christanity in kerala itself..its spreading now to karnataka..!!Missonaries are only in India..not in african countries..!! People do not have Food..No conversion..!!

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Vishal, Mangalore/Bangalore
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Some people think that by giving the Holy Book others will change their faith. This is stupidity. The conversion is possible only when the people feel the good deeds towards the neighbor.

There are some prayer groups doing all sorts of nakra and the end result is Catholics are blamed for their action due to ignorance.

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Sunil D'Souza, Mangalore / Mumbai
Sat, Mar 09 2013
You are right until the church attacks that happened last time, none of the non-Christian communities knew about these groups called new-life etc etc.

But now most of them are aware of the facts and groups responsible. Problem is such groups disperse and there is no specific identity but the Roman Catholic community has a distinct identity and that is our Church and our gatherings there. So people, when they confronted a problem did'nt know what to do so they in turn attacked the Roman Catholic Churches.

Relationship between the Roman Catholic and the local folk was so good till then. Now it had turned sour for no reason

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