Mangaluru: 'BJP purposely booked me in pub attack case, will file defamation suit' - Muthalik


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Mar 12: Soon after he and other accused in the infamous pub attack case of 2009 were acquitted due to lack of evidence by the district court, Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik blamed the BJP, which was in power in the state at the time, for 'purposely' fixing him in the case and putting him in jail.

Addressing a press meet here soon after the verdict was out, Muthalik said, "BJP purposely booked me in the pub attacke case when it was in power in the state. At the time of the attack I was in Maharashtra and returned two days later. The police under the BJP arrested me and put me in jail for 16 days. They tortured me. Because of this case, I lost a huge amount of money as well as time, and underwent mental agony.

"If some BJP workers were to attack someone in Mangaluru, can you arrest BJP presdent Yeddyurappa? Or if Congress workers were to attack, will you send chief minister Siddaramaiah to jail? If not, then why did they arrest me?" he questioned.

"I want to say, BJP had directed the police to arrest me in this case so as to defame me. I will discuss with my lawyers and file defamation case," he said.

Muthalik however admitted that it was wrong on the part of his outfit's activists to beat up the girls at the time of the attack.

"We felt guilty about the incident and apologised to the girls within days of the attack. It was wrong on the part of our members to beat up the girls. We respect women and girls and we did not intend to assault them. We only went there (Amnesia pub) to convince them that going to pubs and drinking alcohol was not our culture," he said.

Nevertheless, he added, "In future also we will do similar campaigns, but not by attacking anyone. We will continue our struggle against western culture, but within the ambit of law.

He also demanded action against pubs. "After the attack, Amnesia pub was closed for some time. Now another pub called 'Rolex' is running at the same place, and service alcohol till 2 am. My question to the state government is why action is not taken against such pubs? We know it is being run by a corporator with the help of all parties."

Expressing relief at the court's verdict, he said, "Both BJP and Congress governments booked me in 106 cases. Now only 21 cases remain. I have been acquitted in all the rest.

"I am happy with today's verdict. Truth is always with me, and today's verdict has proved this. Altogether, 30 were booked in the case, out of whom two died and three went abroad during the course of the trial. I am thankful to the court for doing justice," he said.

He condemned the arrest of K T Naveen in Gauri Lankesh murder case. "The Congres government has arrested Naveen to gain political mileage. He is innocent but the special investigation team (SIT) has purposely booked him to defame the Hindu organizations. I condemn the arrest.

"At the same time, I also condemn the arrest of Samit Raj Moodbidri who was booked under Goonda Act and sent to Bengaluru jail. It is not acceptable. He fought against illegal cattle trafficking and love Jihad. He worked to protect Indian culture," Muthalik said.

Sri Rama Sene district president Jeevan Neermarga, Pradeep Moodushedde and others were present.

After the press meet, Muthalik and his supporters celebrated by bursting crackers and distributing sweets.

  

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Tue, Mar 13 2018

    One womens day PM Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ addressed to the nation saying "It is in our culture to respect women ".
    In Mangalore Ram Sena sister organisation of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh burst crackers and celebrates its acquittal thrashing girls in pub attacks.

    What is real meaning of 'women empowerment' for BJP other than new love for 'Triple Talaq ladies ?
    Jai Hind

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  • SMR, Karkala

    Tue, Mar 13 2018

    BJP and Rama Sena are hand in hand in every crime.
    It is the BJP's debut government in Karnataka thrown his case 'Hubli Court Yard' bomb blast. His name is propped in all investigation conducted by then late Hemant Karkare in 'Saffron terror' report.

    This is the direct allegation from Ram Sena chief Mutalik on BJP. His name is Hubli terror plot, his evidence in open for riots for money, his name is in threatening Australian tourist, his organisation caught in hoisting Pakistan flag on Indian soil near sindagi, Bijapur, his organisation in rioting.

    Why the law which is applicable to Dr. Zakir Naik is not applicable Ram Sena even after so many evidence?
    Jai Hind

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  • Jeevan, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

    Tue, Mar 13 2018

    See how they are celebrating, looks like they have achieved PHD in "Goondagiri"
    they might be acquitted by the district court, but in the minds of Mangaloreans, they are still goondas.

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  • Sachin Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 13 2018

    Its not Rolex, its Retox. He may go to a Rolex store and attack again, then say that the watch is western.

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  • indian, dubai

    Tue, Mar 13 2018

    muthalik please understand that bjp is anti hindu please join any other party and dont support bjp

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  • Cyril, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 13 2018

    Now, You have the license to do Goondagiri again..??
    We have one of the best law in the world..!!

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  • Haneef, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    Still video footage of pub attack is in YouTube is ther but judge doesn’t have internet connection so all exonerated. Thank you Indian judiciary!

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  • vinod Raj, mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    ಮುತಾಲಿಕ್ ಗೆ ಹೇಗಾದರೂ ಮಾಡಿ ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಶಾಸಕ ಆಗಬೇಕೆಂಬ ಹಂಬಲ..ಅದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ನಾಟಕ..

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  • Beowulf, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    I have no hope for India.

    Next, this guy will contest in some election and may even win it because there are stupid people around us who support him.

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  • Paul, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    There was 'liquid lounge near by why didn't you attack tgst also why only this pub???

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    Muthalic and his gang are scared to do any more pub attack just because they will get beaten! They can not close Rolex or any pub in Mangalore! Can he say that his chelas do not consume alcohol??? For hafta goons can do anything. Who is this guy to teach us educated district which culture is good or bad! We do not need culture lesson from anguta chaps and school drop outs earning a career by goondagiri! Pubs are for fun and entertainment thought the world and Mangalore is no exception! Pub goers do not need women beaters permission! People pay and drink in the pub legally! Do they have spine to do it in Goa or Mumbai??? If this guy is prevented from DK, our land will be lot more peaceful and one headache less! Police should be very on hafta collectors!

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  • dk shetty, mangalore/Oman

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    yatha raja....thatha praja.........here praja are his disciples.
    What you sowed....you have reaped .......

    so you now want sympathy of people.......no way, now pay price.

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  • Raj, Naam tho suna hoga, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    Congrats... Now you can again start all your illegal activities & attack few more innocents/youth.

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  • Raj, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    He says during that incident he was in Maharashtra and after two days he retuned. Why do he return and with what assurance and what was the deal, is it first class, VVIP, 5 star treatment in jail promised by BJP in order to save from national and international condemnations???. All outward drama by both BJP and Muthalik.

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  • jeevan, kudla

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    Why khangress needs Mutalik and PFI ( anti national organization ???

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  • JK, southkanara

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    Yes It is true that everything is not alright in BJP. Pramod Mutalik is also under this type of treatment by BJP. Rss backed group holds more control over BJP and other groups are totally neglected... B Dal and RSS go together always..
    Even in other parties this type of controling is done by powerful groups having direct links with its hi command...

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  • Daniel, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    clear all for next PM candidate, the best in 70 years!!!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    Muthalik can now join Praveen Tagodia ...

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  • Albert, Mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    Both can join...Pappu!

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  • madhav, mangalore

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    OWAISI BJP MUTHALIK CONGRESS ITS FACT

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  • Ramesh S, MANGALORE

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    ..where are those who said BJP influenced justice system..its look like present Govt bailed out him..

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  • sampath, India

    Mon, Mar 12 2018

    Lets see how some of the people react here...

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