Mangalore: Journalists Protest against Assault on TV Reporter
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RS/SB)

Mangalore, Feb 13: Several journalists joined together in protest in front of the police head quarters in City demanding to suspend Bajpe police station sub-inspector Pramod for allegedly detaining and assaulting Rahim Ujire, a reporter of a Kannada television channel.

The journalists held placards demanding to suspend and arrest SI Pramod. The protestors termed the incident as an attack on media and misuse of power by the police official.

The journalists demanded superintendent of police Dr A subrahmanyeshwar Rao and inspector general of police (western range) Gopal Hosur to immediately intervene in the matter and protect the constitutional right of the media.

The protest ended with the assurance by IGP Gopal Hosur that investigation will be completed within 48 hours and action will be taken, accordingly.

Mangalore: Bajpe SI Alleged of Illegally Detaining TV Reporter Rahim Ujire
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (RS/SB)

Mangalore, Feb 13: Rahim, Ujire, a local reporter from a Kannada channel was allegedly assaulted, abused and lodged at the Bajpe police station for over two hours on Saturday February 13.

The said reporter from Kasturi, Kannada channel was waiting for the bus in the early morning at Bajpe-Kaikamba when sub-inspector Pramod along with his subordinates came to the spot and enquired on his identity, it is alleged. Once the reporter revealed his name, it is alleged that the SI ordered him to board the jeep and hit him after Rahim identified himself as a reporter. Moreover, he was illegally detained for over two hours at the station.

SI Pramod however ruled out that Rahim was beaten up. He said that the said reporter was detained at the station for allegedly exhibiting rude behaviour and was soon released after his identity was confirmed. Rahim was admitted to District Wenlock Hospital.

The fellow journalists are planning to hold a protest expressing solidarity with Rahim and also demanding concerned SI’s suspension. A memorandum to inspector general of police (western range) Gopal Hosur and superintendent of police A Subrahmanyeshwar Rao has been submitted by the journalists opposing the alleged assault.

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Suraj, Mangalore,bangalore
Sun, Feb 14 2010
Fathima dont point out innocent fellows..just see whether this guy is criminal or innocent..innocent people are alwys hit by this rowdi police, S.i of bajpe should be punished!!

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Melwin Dsouza, Mangalore
Sun, Feb 14 2010
Fathima, Mangalore seems to know a lot about the hidden political connections of victim in question. Hope she too is involved in such type of behaviour

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Sameer KM, Mangalore
Sun, Feb 14 2010
This is not the first time the SI has behaved in a blatantly biased fashion. His communal frame of mind is quite well known among people in his jurisdiction. He is quite well known for taunting people with religious remarks, and this happened in Rahim's case as well. He seems to flaunt his political connections to all and sundry, smug in his belief that 'Uncle' is around. Like someone said, Every dog has its day. 'Uncle' won't be around forever, will he ?

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Keerthi Hegde, Udupi
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Rahim Ujire is a upright man with good etiquette.He was my neighbour in Udupi worthy of praise.We can't expect more decency the way he is conducting in a civilized society.He and his wife are real friend in need.Such a person's act can't be offensive in the society.This is high time officials should know how to respect the civilized people.I am really hurt.

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cyril mathias, udupi
Sat, Feb 13 2010
The police are paid servants to protect the citizens.This police officer has taken law into his hands.This is a heineous act which must be condemned by all.Journalists must unite and show solidarity with the victim,otherwise the fourth pillar of society will shake.

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Kevin, Managalore/Sydney
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Llyod proper governance will lead to proper training of police. Here we do not know the truth. A suggestion to the police is to have minature video cameras and micro phones attached to constables doing the beats. Link it up to control room so real time recording can take place and this evidence can easily put rest to rumours. So no more police excesses and no false claims

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Ummerkunhi, Perinje/Dubai
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Mr.palemar if you are really a honest politician,( order to SP) SUSPEND your nephew, Strict action should be taken against him.

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MOHAMMED IQBAL, ATHOOR/DXB
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Attack on democracy IGP Saab should take strict action against SI Pramod(nephew of krishna palemar??) Dear Rahim, dnt worry every dog has a day (neen budalent gontundu)

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AJ Mohammed, Riyad
Sat, Feb 13 2010
SI Pramod is nephew to minister Krisna palemar, So don't expect any action agaist him

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sunil, mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
america main abdul kalam, srk, irfan khan ko 3 hr checking kiya.... tho woh police bhi ram sena, sangh parivar ka hai

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Harish Balalya, mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
If this news is true, then there is a need of a strict action against SI Pramod

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siddarth, mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
mr.Lokanath , if u have the guts you can go and bribe Mr.Pramodh. He is one of the most dedicated and clean police i have seen . Ofcourse he is Hard on bad elements !!

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fathima, mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Kasturi is JD(S) channel. The Owner HD Devegowda uses openly B-words against CM and others. So alleged rude behavior of this guy working for JD(S) channel can not be ruled out.

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Dolphy F. Lobo, Mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
What is going on in Mangalore- Dakshina Kannada? This is another evidence that Police Sene in Mangalore is also supporting Sangh Parivar`s Goondaism. Congrats to Mr State Home Minister.

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vincy, shamboor/Bangkok
Sat, Feb 13 2010
What is the point in having a IGP in Mangalore when a SI can act like a james bond.There is no change in police behaviour and they need training and counseling to handle the situations like this.The police department always get through the sitation because they are the enforcing department and people cannot expect justice.The SI can be booked and sent jail for 6 months if the case is properly handled but the IGP will never do this.

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Lloyd Dsouza, Mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Is police & higher authorities of karnataka also involved in assaulting minorities, We can recall the Church attack incident on 2008 in mangalore, how police men supported the bajrang dal group. While they entered inside Holy Chruches with bajrang dal group.Now who will take action against these type of policemen, Is there any action taken against these police officials other than suspension. Can somebody here answer me?

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shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udipi
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Best way to do away with such type of discrimination is not to subscribe to the fundamental ideas and division as preached by the politicians and some seers. Just reject them, reject their ideologies and say no to them in the next election. Problems would be solved authomatrically

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Kishore, Mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Now a days too much drama from So called minorities. SI was on duty. Rahim can not talk rudly with duty officer. So Rahim deserve what happened.

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ravi , mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Harish Hegde, Kadri, Madras..here media not told the guy is detained due to his relegiun ? dnt try to devide the on relegiusn basis..and even i suspect on ur identity . and is this guy look like beaten up ? common sence is enough to understand.

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Manju, Qatar
Sat, Feb 13 2010
there is some dirty rogues always commenting this way.Any journalist or who ever it may be can disclose his identity.Journalist are not from heaven.He should also behave in polite way.Ofcourse he is belongs to one community,but need not be support him for all his such rude activities.Dear inspector we always with you,

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Vasant Raj, udupi/Abudhabi
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Yaava Huttadalli Yaava Haavideyo, Yaaru Ballaru ?

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ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE/YANBU-KSA
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Attack on fourth estate of democracy is condemable.Mangalore Police Commissioner would do needful in this regard.All this happens in the home district of Home Minister, is a matter of shame.

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siddarth, mangalore
Sat, Feb 13 2010
can we have a real story , we all know there is a group of reporters who are black mailers and use their might

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SAYED, UDUPI/Abudhabi
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Every media persons journalist should protest against bloody SI Pramod and dear media persons plz dont take it in communal manner b'coz Victim is Muslim

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Lokanath.D, Bantwal/Iran
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Mr.Rahim,big mistake you have done is,you have not given money to pramod,even ten rupees was enough to get yourself released,it was the better way instead of telling your ID,this is the behavier of police department.Police department have to be educated more and more how to behave with comman people.that is why people are hating police department.no justice you will get in police station.

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Rajesh Veigas, Mlore/Bahrain
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Dear Pramod .Remember You are a ex Student of a Reputed college in Mlore . Please Upheld moral Values which taught during our College days . We are always with you. Cheers !!!! All the Best.

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Rojith , Ullal
Sat, Feb 13 2010
All this happens because suspected characters are turning in to journalism. It is easy to blame police each and every day, and slip away in disguise of Journalist.

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Denis, Paladka/Mumbai
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Its sad to know that Police are still misusing their power against the press & minorities even after they were indicted by justice somasekhara commission for doing so during attacks on churches..

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Harish Hegde, Kadri, Madras
Sat, Feb 13 2010
Mr. Rahim we show our solidarity with u. If u are detained by Bajpe police SI becasue your name is Rahim, then it is serious matter. I have personally seen the disparity and partisan treatment for Muslim prisoners in Mangalore jail.

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Suraj, Mangalore,bangalore

Melwin Dsouza, Mangalore

Sameer KM, Mangalore

Keerthi Hegde, Udupi

cyril mathias, udupi

Kevin, Managalore/Sydney

Ummerkunhi, Perinje/Dubai

MOHAMMED IQBAL, ATHOOR/DXB

AJ Mohammed, Riyad

sunil, mangalore

Harish Balalya, mangalore

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fathima, mangalore

Dolphy F. Lobo, Mangalore

vincy, shamboor/Bangkok

Lloyd Dsouza, Mangalore

shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udipi

Kishore, Mangalore

ravi , mangalore

Manju, Qatar

Vasant Raj, udupi/Abudhabi

ISMAIL K PERINJE, PERINJE/YANBU-KSA

siddarth, mangalore

SAYED, UDUPI/Abudhabi

Lokanath.D, Bantwal/Iran

Rajesh Veigas, Mlore/Bahrain

Rojith , Ullal

Denis, Paladka/Mumbai

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