Mangaluru Chalo: Muslim organizations condemn alleged police atrocity, claim bias


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP/SB)

Mangaluru, May 2: A convention of like-minded Muslim organizations led by United Muslim Front titled 'Mangaluru Chalo' was held at Nehru Maidan here on Tuesday May 2 to condemn alleged police atrocity against Ahmed Qureshi, an accused in an attempt-to-murder case, and to demand justice for him. The Front, however, in a separate statement had said that 'Mangaluru Chalo' programme had nothing to do with 'Justice for Qureshi' campaign undertaken by it.

Addressing the gathering, Muslim Central Committee president K S Masood said, "We have not gathered here to indulge in politics. There is no groupism among us here. We have come here to show our protest against injustice. This protest is not from a group or association. It is a protest from the entire Muslim community. We love peace and hence we have gathered here peacefully. There is no intention of making provoking speeches or raising slogans. This is just the start of our restless protest against injustice. There is a limit for patience.

"We do not support Ahmed Qureshi's criminal background. But in the name of criminal background, police tortured him brutally. It is against human rights. Now he has lost his kidney. We are against this type of police behaviour.

"Police are alleging that PFI threw stones and bottles on police during the protest last month. But I am asking publicly today, why are the police not showing any video or any evidence to the public regarding this? We know there is a hidden agenda behind this. We have controlled ourselves, but if police and administration continue to harass our community, we will show who we are. We do not support terrorism or goondaism. We emphasize on 'live as a common and respected citizen of our nation'," Masood said.

"During my political career I led several protests. Today I am here to support this protest. If I sit here in a protest mood the whole scenario will change. So I appeal to the police, do not give rise to such a situation. Today's protest is only a sample of what we can do. On behalf of the protesters, I demand judicial enquiry into the Qureshi incident," he added.

Former mayor K Ashraf in his introductory speech said, "We are not blaming all police officers. But there are some in the department who are compelling us to blame the entire police force. In Dakshina Kannada some police officers are targeting the Muslim community. From long, police have been arresting Muslim youths without any proof. Several times we have given complaints regarding this to higher officers and the government, but all our efforts have gone in vain.

"The Muslim community is known for its unity all over India, but in Mangaluru we are divided into many groups. There is no unity. The police and anti-Muslim forces have advantage due to our lack of unity, and now they trying to split our community further. Tomorrow this situation will come to other communities also. So do not think that this protest is limited to Qureshi incident alone. We will fight against police brutality and injustice to common people, no matter which religion the victim belongs to.

"Today the entire police department is trying to brand our community as 'liars'. They are showing videos of Qureshi and saying he is fit and that the Muslim community is spreading false news about his health. Why are they showing video of his treatment in hospital?" he asked.

"Karopadi viceipresident Jaleel had filed complaints in the police station and given indications that some people were baying for his blood. But police said Jaleel was telling lies. The result is in front of us - Jaleel was murdered. In Karthik Raj murder case too, the police tried to frame our community youths. So now is the time to wake up. I call upon all my community members to be alert and come forward and raise their voice against injustice. I appeal to leaders from our community who work in various parties to not go behind power. Think of community first, then party," he urged.

Islamic preacher and chairman of NKM, Bengaluru Shafi Sahadi said, "We are peace lovers. The Quran teaches us to live in peace. But we have the right to protect ourselves. No religion supports injustice, so it is our duty to fight against injustice irrespective of caste and creed. We are the citizens of India and the Indian Constitition gives protection to every community. Hence, with this in mind we should plan our protests."

Ashraf Kinara welcomed the gathering, while Yakub Maulavi led the prayer. Ahmed Qureshi's brother Nishad, S B Darimi from Mulky, advocate Dinesh Ulaipady, Hussain Darimi, and many others were present. Shihab, who was allegedly tortured by police in Karthik Raj murder case, was also present.

Interestingly, Popular Front of India, which has a considerable membership, and SDPI, stayed away from the programme. SDPI district president Haneef Khan Kodaje's statement that this decision was taken in tune with the stand of United Muslim Front of which SDPI is a constituent, is making rounds in WhatsApp.

  

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  • melwyn, shirva

    Wed, May 03 2017

    one thing is very clearly mentioned by these people that they are not supporting criminal background of qurashi!!! accordingly some people dont support the criminal back ground of naxals & again some people dont support the criminal back ground of terrorist. but they support the human rights of these people. final question is what about the human rights of those victims who have been suffered or murdered by the above criminal background people? why there is no support for them?

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  • Mohit, Mangalore

    Wed, May 03 2017

    Police atrocities are organized by current govt. in Karnataka. They divided the religion and spread hatred among various religions. We people in DK should find a way to live in Harmony. Politics will play their game to retain their position and mind money at ordinary peoples cost.
    Let's get united to throw out the indifference and live in harmony as human beings.
    Jai Hind.

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  • Mangalorean, Mangalore

    Wed, May 03 2017

    Please don't accuse police personnel.People like Aithapa ASI are doing g great job to maintain peace.Support police for their action against communal,smugglers,ganja peddlers,gold smugglers,cow thieves etc.

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  • Jaydeep suvarna, Jaydeep suvarna

    Wed, May 03 2017

    These brothers seem to have made it a habit to play 'victim' and ask for justice. Show us a single video where Mr Qareshi was tortured and how his kidneys could be damaged from external torture. Do not presume and cause public nuisance in a city which was peaceful in the yesteryears.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, May 02 2017

    Try to behave like Good Citizens ...

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  • Farhan, Udupi

    Wed, May 03 2017

    Open your eyes and see if you can. a peaceful protest from good citizens.

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  • Harish, Mangalore

    Tue, May 02 2017

    Why not Bangalore vidhana soudha chalo. Ask justice with Siddanna & Param.

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  • jeevan, Mangalore

    Tue, May 02 2017

    Where is Qureshi ???

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Tue, May 02 2017

    Dear Muslim brothers if yo want so called "Justice" the current trend is paise Modi and then do whatever you want to do behind him. Keep in mind BJP loves criminals and goondas without any descrimination. Yes, very disturbing but that's the hard reality atleast for now.

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  • Danish, Mangalore

    Tue, May 02 2017

    Exactly! Praise THE RULING GOVERNMENT and live peacefully. That's the best one can do. And don't forget, we get rewarded too. The current situation in India is disturbing. I don't think it's democracy at all. There is no more "WE THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE AND FOR THE PEOPLE". I don't think India at present is Secular. No freedom on eating, praying, studying or living. And not to mention, no more freedom of speech. The current trend is dangerous. The moment you criticize any policy or anything, you 'll be branded ANTI NATIONAL. A married couple has to keep a document everytime now like vehicle papers just to prove we aren't romeos. I mean where are we as a society heading? Animals are more valuable than Humans now. Whatever the Government does, one has no choice but to adhere orelse you will be in trouble. Bhakths are roaming freely heaping praises blindly on everything.
    A sense of feary atmosphere is created. We are really thankful since Mangalore doesn't have that atmosphere, atleast for now.
    The Ruling Government and its associate are the only one's who are born Patriots. We have to prove and show them. I feel those people are not Patriots who don't pay taxes and have black money. Since it's directly looting India and going against Nation building.
    We don't love our Prime Minister but fear. That is the case now.
    Everytime they blame previous Rulers but India has been developed without any issues till date. From a Barren land to a developed Nation. We didn't have any issues till now be it on dress code, religion, eating or freedom speech. And we as a society lived peacefully with harmony.
    We were Patriots too. I hope Government does a Patriot card too.
    And before someone says go to Pakistan, Pakistan was in India and at that moment even Non Muslims stayed back in Pakistan and few even migrated to Pakistan too. Aren't they Anti national too?
    And not to mention racism, it still exists and everybody knows it.
    India is bleeding,we need to save it. Jai Hind.

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  • kumardev, Mangalore/Karol Bagh

    Wed, May 03 2017

    swamy/danish... A strong platform laid down by present government for future which will act like foundation for next generation people in coming days. People understand the situation and wants to protect there culture, religion or land by any means. Earlier more of freedom misused under guise of secularism. Think-tank now act in right mode..for the benefit for all. Same trend also see in coming election in karnataka himachal pradesh.and gujarat.

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  • Garuda Purana, Mangalore

    Tue, May 02 2017

    "We do not support Ahmed Qureshi's criminal background. But in the name of criminal background, police tortured him brutally. It is against human rights. Now he has lost his kidney. We are against this type of police behaviour. - UNITED MUSLIM FRONT.

    Similar thing had happened with Sadhwi Pragya Singh, unlike her Qureshi didn't serve 9 years in jail for the crime she hasn't done. No charge sheet hasn't not been filed so far on her. Still these peace disturbing Muslims of India made a rant and framed her as Terrorist. And now you guys are making a cry for Qureshi. 😂

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  • S.M. Nawaz Kukkikatte, Dubai

    Tue, May 02 2017

    Nice gathering well pointed Mayor Ashraf and Masood bhai

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Tue, May 02 2017

    we like to see this type of protest.. not gundagiri...hope these people will get justice..

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  • kumardev, Mangalore/Karol Bagh

    Tue, May 02 2017

    as it's now congress is in power...let them answer there various queries.
    in other bjp ruled states all are safe.

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