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Those campaigning against Azaan are terrorists: Karnataka Congress Opposition leader

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The Opposition leader in the Legislative Council B.K. Hariprasad on Monday courted controversy when he said that those who are campaigning against Azaan are terrorists.

“Those who are indulged in sowing poisonous seeds between two religions and starting a campaign to create unrest in society are terrorists. They must immediately be arrested under the provisions of UAPA Act,” Hariprasad stated.

He slammed the ruling BJP government over “defending” themselves and using the anti-social elements to cover up the failure of the government, he said.

“They are like octopus in the hands of Sangh Parivar. It is getting its work done through them. They must be considered as terror elements and booked under UAPA Act,” he reiterated.

Hindu activists have reacted sharply to the statement with Siddalinga Swamiji of Sri Ram Sena stating that what else could be expected from the Congress.

The agitation and campaign against Azaan is taken up to uphold court orders and constitution. For taking up such initiative and for performing morning devotional prayers, Hindus are branded as terrorists by Hariprasad, he said.

Meanwhile, Sri Ram Sena founder Pramod Muthalik has stated that if Muslim community does not follow the Supreme Court guidelines, they will have to face social, economic boycott from Hindus.

Muthalik inaugurated the campaign of playing Hindu devotional prayers at a temple in Mysuru district at 5 a.m. Chanting of Hanuman Chalisa and Suprabhata (morning) prayers were performed in temples against Azaan throughout the state.

Hindu activists who were set to launch the Hanuman Chalisa at a temple in Bengaluru have been arrested. The police department has beefed up the security throughout the state as the issue could trigger communal clashes.

Muthalik has announced that the Hindu activists will intensify their prayer campaign at temples in the coming days. He had questioned the government’s helplessness to take action against Azaan, which is against the constitution and law.

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Mumbai Teen Sexually Assaulted By Five Over Three Months; Police Arrest One, Detain Four juveniles

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Mumbai: A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by five persons on multiple occasions over three months in central Mumbai, police said on Monday.

The police on Sunday arrested a 25-year-old man and detained four juveniles in connection with the sexual assault in the Kalachowki area, an official said.

He said the matter came to light in the early hours of Sunday when the girlfriend of one of the accused arrived at the teen’s house and confronted her about being in a relationship with her boyfriend.

The school girl’s parents then checked her mobile phone and found some videos and messages about her physical relationship with the accused, and subsequently approached the police, he said.

Based on the complaint filed by the girl’s parents, a case was registered against five persons under sections pertaining to gang rape and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the official said.

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Navi Mumbai: Major Fire Breaks Out At Shushrusha Hospital In Nerul, Patients Evacuated Safely

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Navi Mumbai: A major fire broke out at Shushrusha Hospital in Nerul on Monday. The hospital is located at Plot No. 22/A, Phase III, Palm Beach Road, Sector 6, Nerul West, Navi Mumbai.

In the video footage, patients can be seen being safely evacuated from the hospital. The fire brigade promptly reached the spot and brought the situation under control. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

As per the initial report, the Fire started in the X-ray room. OPD patients were immediately evacuated. 21 patients in the ICU were shifted to NMMC hospital

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Mumbai Crime: 2 Criminals Externed Months Ago Arrested For Juhu Murder, Had Returned To City Seeking Revenge For Friend’s Death

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Mumbai: Two of the three men accused of murdering a 27-year-old man in Mumbai’s Juhu on Sunday morning had been externed from the city just months ago due to their repeated involvement in violent crimes, police said. Cops believe the duo returned to Mumbai specifically to settle an old score with the victim.

Juhu Police identified the arrested accused as Parmeshwara Devendra and Kishan Devendra, both residents of Nehru Nagar, located barely 300 metres from the police station. The third suspect remains on the run. According to officials, both Parmeshwara and Kishan have a history of serious offences, including assault and attempted murder and were ordered out of the city under preventive action.

The victim, Krishna Devendra, also from Nehru Nagar, had a turbulent history with the accused. Several years ago, Krishna was arrested for allegedly killing one of their friends. Although he was later released from jail, the animosity between the two sides persisted. Officers believe this long-standing enmity led the accused to return to Mumbai in defiance of the externment order to execute their plan for revenge.

The incident occurred at around 4 am on Sunday when Krishna was waiting at a bus stop. Armed with knives, Parmeshwara, Kishan, and the third accomplice allegedly attacked him without warning. Krishna suffered multiple stab wounds and collapsed on the spot. He was rushed to Cooper Hospital by locals, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

Following the attack, the Juhu Police launched an intensive manhunt. CCTV footage from the area and statements from witnesses quickly pointed to the suspects. Parmeshwara was tracked down and arrested from Vile Parle by Sunday evening, while Kishan was apprehended later the same night in the vicinity. The search for the third accused continues. Both arrested suspects are scheduled to be produced before the Andheri court on Monday.

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