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Exclusive: Dalits in Bihar’s Purnia rendered homeless after Islamist mob attack their colony and set it on fire: All we know so far

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Exclusive: Dalits in Bihar’s Purnia rendered homeless after Islamist mob attack their colony and set it on fire: All we know so far

A Mahadalit colony in Majhuwa village under Baisi police station of Purnia district in Bihar was engulfed with raging conflagration on the night of May 19 (Wednesday) as Islamists in the region launched a brutal attack against the Dalit settlement. At least 13 Mahadalit houses were reduced to ashes, after a Muslim mob of 150 to 200 from three to four nearby villages, armed with weapons, surrounded the colony and set it on fire.

The Dalit colony Majhuwa village was reduced to ashes by the Muslim mob

The mob brutally attacked the Dalits who tried to stop them from carrying out the destruction. Showing the least empathy towards the aged, children or the women, the Islamist mob dragged them out of their houses and brutally assaulted them with sharp weapons.

In the attack, an elderly retired watchman namely Mewa Lal Rai (70), was lynched to death. A pregnant lady named Laxmi Devi was mercilessly assaulted by the rampaging mob. She sustained critical injuries on her head but managed to flee the spot.

Pregnant woman assaulted by Muslim mob

A 3-year-old boy Diwana Rai, son of one Pratap Rai, has disappeared and there is still no news of the child. Several other villagers, including women, children who sustained grave injuries, were later rushed to Baisi primary health centre (PHC).

Recounting the dreadful incident Mewa Lal Rai’s sons Sukhdev and Fakira said, “Hundreds of people from three to four nearby villages attacked us at around 11 am on Wednesday when we were sleeping. Later, they set our houses on fire.”

The reason behind the said incident of ransacking, assault and arson by the Muslim mob is said to be the grudges these Muslims hold towards the Dalits residing in the area, which is primarily a Muslim dominated one. For months now, the Muslims have been agitating and asking the Dalits to vacate the land claiming it belongs to them. However, according to the Dalits, the land on which their houses are made is government land, belonging to the PWD Department. They have been opposing the high-handedness of the Muslims and refusing to vacate their houses.

After the news of the incident spread, Vishwa Hindu Parishad members reached the spot to take stock of the situation. Disquieted by the atrocities meted out at the Dalits by the frenzied Islamists, the Hindu outfit issued a strong statement condemning the incident and demanding immediate action against the perpetrators.

In its statement, the Hindu outfit alleged inaction by the local administration and police. Drawing attention to how such incidents of atrocities towards Dalits in the hands of Muslims are becoming more and more common, VHP’s Union General Secretary Milind Parande wrote that Muslims are carrying out such atrocities with the tactile support of local administration.

To delve further into the case, OpIndia got in touch with Vivek Lath, VHP’s Prachar Pramukh of Purnia district. Apprising us of the extent of atrocities that were inflicted on these poor Dalit families on the night of May 19th, Vivek said that the frenzied Muslim mob surrounded the colony from all sides and set the houses belonging to Dalits on fire. Besides, a Hindu temple, where these Dalits use to pray, was also set ablaze.

“They did not spare anyone. They were brutally assaulting whichever Dalit was coming their way. Be it, small children or the women of the house, none were spared”, said Vivek, adding that the police reached the spot 2.5 hours after the incident.

Two fire engines reached the spot three hours after the purported to douse the fire, by when much damage had been done.

The VHP leader told us that the incident was a result of a scuffle over the ongoing land dispute, that broke out that afternoon, between deceased Mewa Lal Rai and some Muslims in the area. Local police had intervened and resolved the fight. Two guards were also deputed in the area to maintain harmony. In the afternoon, the Muslims returned calmly. However, as soon as dusk descended, members of the Muslim community launched the brutal attack against the Dalits.

During the attack, the two on-duty guards were also assaulted and their motorbikes were also set ablaze. While one was severely injured in the incident, the other managed to escape.

Vivek further informed that it had been more than three days since the Dalits have been rendered homeless. Since the incident, 3 FIRs have been lodged in the Baisi police station against 7 identified and over 100 unidentified Islamists, but the local police, under alleged pressure from the administration, has made only two arrests thus far.

The arrested accused were identified as Md Sakir and Md Ibrahim.

Copy of the complaint filed at Baisi police station
Copy of the complaint filed at Baisi police station

Muslims working with tactical support from local Purnia MLA AIMIM’s Sayed Ruknuddin: VHP

Vivek specified in clear terms that the Muslims in the region were being able to carry out these crimes against Dalits in connivance with the administration and the local police. He confirmed that these incidents are carried out with the help of local MLA and AIMIM leader Sayed Ruknuddin.

The VHP leader furthered that this incident was the result of a similar incident that took place on April 24th. Then too, a Muslim mob had attacked the Dalit families in the same village. That time, two Dalit houses were gutted in the fire. An FIR was filed then too, but because of AIMIM leader Sayed Ruknuddin, the culprits escaped unharmed. In fact, the Muslims had then falsely implicated the Dalits by filing a false case of molestation against them.

The VHP leader opined that the police apathy shown then, emboldened the Muslims, to plan a bigger and heinous attack on these oppressed Dalits.

Vivek said that the incidents of violence in West Bengal and the State police apathy towards the attacks have also stiffened the resolve of these Jihadi Islamists, who have started drawing pleasure out of such incidents of atrocities against Hindus.

Speaking of the dominance and influence of Muslims in the region, he said that Majhuwa village is very near to the area in West Bengal where a few days back the SHO of Kishanganj PS was lynched to death. The whole area of Uttar Dinajpur in West Bangal and adjoining districts of Purnia and Kishanganj in Bihar is like Mini Pakistan, where Hindus including Dalits are constantly targeted by the Muslims in the region. 

Muslim culprits have received financial aid up to Rs 50 lakhs

Vivek said that some villagers had confirmed that the Islamists who were identified by the victims have been hiding in the adjacent Mobaiya panchayat in Baisi. In fact, the sarpanch of that particular panchayat, namely Islam Mukhiya and his brother Zakir have provided them shelter in their own house, confirmed Vivek.

He added that these culprits are also being provided with financial aid to carry out these crimes. The VHP leader said that sources in the village have informed them that since the incident happened a sum of Rs 50 lakhs has been provided to these culprits.

OpIndia further spoke to the Hindu organisation’s national spokesperson Vinod Bansal. He informed that the National Commission for Protection Of Child Rights has issued a notice to the SP of Purnia seeking immediate action against the kidnapping of the 3-year-old Diwana Rai during the incident of mob attack on May 19th. The Commission has asked police to submit a comprehensive report regarding the May 19th incident in the next 48 hours.

It also ordered the Child Welfare Officer of the district to record the statements of the victimised children under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015, and submit the same to the commission along with the report.

“They consider us untouchables and look down upon us’, victim whose house was doused by Muslim mob in Purnia rued

When we got in touch with one of the victims (name withheld due to security reasons), he lamented: “We are too scared because they were in huge numbers. Approximately 150-200 of them had attacked us. They were ladened with weapons which they used to attack us. Then, they began setting our houses on fire. They looted all of us. Whatever valuable we had, they took everything away. The women of our house were molested. Our the children and parents were assaulted”.

He added that “the land dispute is secondary, the primary reason behind these continuous attacks is the hate and grudges these Muslims are holding against us. They consider us untouchables and look down upon us. They want us to leave and go elsewhere. But we have been living here for so many years. It is the government’s land we are staying on if the government does not have a problem what problem do they have”, said the victim who added that since the incident they have been living under constant fear.

When asked about the aides they have received from the administration, he said that no body has come to even check on us. We have been provided with two sacks of rice and 50 kg of plastic as aide, informed the victim, pleading to the administration to save them from the horrific atrocities, which has made the lives of all Dalits in the area miserable.

Hyderabad: Police detains food delivery agents for violating lockdown despite having permission, Swiggy and Zomato suspend operations

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Hyderabad: Police detains food delivery agents for violating lockdown despite having permission, Swiggy and Zomato suspend operations

Hyderabad Police on Saturday seized the vehicles of Zomato, Swiggy, Uber Eats and Dunzo delivery agents due to lockdown and fined them Rs. 1000 each. According to the police, such food delivery services cannot be considered to fall under essential services.

Some videos on social media show the Police hitting delivery agents.

There is some confusion regarding whether food delivery was permitted during the lockdown although it appears food delivery services are permitted to operate. Asaduddin Owaisi has hit out at the Police and said that “if the govt has decided to not allow food delivery, then please amend the GO. Till such an amendment is made, food delivery personnel should not be stopped.”

The Police says that delivery agents were on the road without a valid e-pass and with false documents. The delivery agents were detained and some were lathi-charged.

The Commissioner said, as per The News Minute, “There is permission for e-commerce for food delivery but some youth were misusing the T-shirts of Swiggy and Zomato to roam around. The checks were initiated after a few people were found impersonating delivery persons wearing the T-shirts to move about. If you have passes you have travelled in the routes specified in the pass. Those violating this will be booked under the Disaster Management Act and Section 188 Indian Penal Code (IPC) (for Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant).”

Meanwhile, Swiggy and Zomato have stopped their services seeking clarity from the Government.

While Arvind Kejriwal spends crores to prove his ‘Hindu’ credentials, his minister Amanatullah Khan calls them ‘fungus’

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While Arvind Kejriwal spends crores to prove his ‘Hindu’ credentials, his minister Amanatullah Khan calls them ‘fungus’

As the second wave of COVID-19 in the country has started to show sign of decline, another malady has hit the country—Black Fungus. Reports from across the nation have suggested that there is a rise in the number of incidents of Mucormycosis or the Black Fungus. But this did not stop AAP minister Amanatullah Khan from using the raging fungus infection to express his hatred for Hindus.

In a thinly disguised threat against Hindus, Khan, who is known for his Islamist inclinations, tweeted, “Orange Fungus is the cause of the other fungus.”

Source: Twitter

It is a fact that orange or saffron is one of the most sacred colours in Hinduism. It represents fire and, as impurities are burnt by fire, it signifies purity. It is also the colour of robes worn by Hindu saints, who have renounced their worldly life in their pursuit of spiritual edification. The colour holds a special significance for millions of pious Hindus, who inextricably link it with their Hindu identity.

The Okhla MLA used the orange colour reference to indirectly describe Hindus, whom he claimed to be the cause of the fungus that is currently ravaging the country. However, Khan’s abhorrence for Hindus is in stark contrast to his leader and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s recent charm offensives of the Hindu community, presumably as a part of his electoral antics to win back their lost support.

Kejriwal’s recent charm offensives aimed to mask his deep and visceral hatred for the Hindus

Kejriwal had recently gone against the grain and fashioned himself as a practising Hindu when he declared that he is a devotee of Lord Hanuman. He had also claimed that, since Lord Hanuman is a devotee of Lord Ram, by extension, even he is so. As if this was not enough, he went ahead with the sham and announced that after the Ram Mandir is constructed in Ayodhya, he will take the elderly people from Delhi to Ayodhya for darshan.

But this newfound assertion of his Hindu identity is nothing more than a charade, aimed to garner support from Hindus who were disillusioned by the party’s increasingly anti-Hindu stance. As such, Kejriwal himself shares the blame of AAP’s marked anti-Hindu tilt, with his past Hinduphobic comments and allowing the Islamist leaders like Amanatullah Khan, Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain in the Aam Aadmi Party.

Kejriwal had earlier questioned the construction of the same Ram Mandir where he wants to take Delhi’s elderly for pilgrimage. In another instance, when leftist students at JNU had attacked ABVP students in January 2020 over semester form, Kejriwal had shared a cartoon that showed how Lord Hanuman ‘set fire’ to JNU as a distraction.

Ahead of 2019 general elections, Kejriwal had shared an image where a man with a broom can be seen hitting the Swastika symbol, a symbol holy to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.

Amanatullah Khan’s anti-Hindu and pro-Islamist inclinations

And just like their party chief, the AAP members have shown no inhibitions in burnishing their anti-Hindu credentials. In fact, they have gone a step ahead in expressing their hate against Hindus. Amanatullah Khan, who referred to Hindus as the root cause of Black Fungus, had recently called for the beheading of Dasna Devi Temple head priest Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati for his remarks on Islam and Prophet Muhammad.

Days after he called for the beheading of Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, Khan was inciting mobs of Muslim against the Dasna Devi Temple head priest, urging mosques to issue sermons against the Hindu priest for his remarks on Islam and Prophet Muhammad. Spurred by Khan’s call for the decapitation of Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, Muslims in various pockets of the country demanded ‘sar tan se juda’ or beheading of the Hindu priest.

In February 2020, Delhi was convulsed by a horrifying spate of anti-Hindu riots. Khan was accused of inciting violence with his inflammatory speeches. Months later, he shamelessly came out in defence of suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, who was accused of being the key conspirator and leading a mob that killed IB sleuth, Ankit Sharma. Taking to his Twitter page, Khan asserted that Tahir Hussain is innocent and is being framed because of his religion.

Additionally, Khan has also helped over 300 Rohingyas to settle in the Madanpur Khadar region, which falls under the Okhla constituency. As per reports, the illegal Rohingya migrants were getting all government benefits as well. Amid the lockdown that was enforced last year, the Delhi Government and Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan were accused of providing a huge amount of ration to them.

“Time is running out”, Tibetan govt-in-exile president urges the international community to stand against China

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“Time is running out”, Tibetan govt-in-exile president urges the international community to stand against China

On Friday, the top political leadership of Tibet’s government-in-exile asked the international community to stand against China as there is an imminent threat of “cultural genocide” against Tibetans in Tibet, reports Times of India.

Penpa Tsering, the newly elected president of the Tibetan government-in-exile or Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), said that they are committed to a peaceful resolution with China. However, the current policies of Beijing are threatening the future of Tibetan culture, he said, urging the international community to unite against Chinese atrocities in Tibet ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

“Time is running out,” said Tsering, speaking from CTA’s headquarters in Dharamshala, India. “Once it is eliminated, it doesn’t make sense to fight for anything,” he said.

The Human Rights groups and Tibetans in Tibet accuse the Chinese government of carrying out persecution by putting strict controls on religion, language, education and labour while encouraging immigration by Han people, China’s largest ethnic group.

Tsering said that Tibetans are not against multiculturalism, but one majority population completely overwhelming a minority population, aided by the state, amounts to cultural genocide. “If you are not challenging China’s practices right now, then China will get away with everything,” said Tsering, stating that there has to be a stop to Chinese atrocities.

“Money alone does not bring happiness. If we had been independent we could have been economical as developed as Tibet is today,” Tsering said.

Ready to reach out to China, Dalai Lama will reincarnate in a free country: Tibetan President

The Tibetan government President also said that they would use all ways and means to reach out to the Chinese government. If the Chinese do not respond to Tibetans, the only way to keep the issue alive is to reach out to the international community, Tsering said.

The dialogue between Beijing and the CTA has stalled since 2010. Tsering said that the return of the Dalai Lama to China was crucial to reopen a dialogue.

Over the years, the CTA and Tibetan advocacy groups have received a boost in international support and several rights groups, particularly from the United States, have voiced concerns against China’s human rights record.

In November last year, Tsering’s predecessor Lobsang Sangay visited the White House for the first time in the six decades. A month later, the US Congress passed the Tibet Policy and Support Act, which calls for the right of Tibetans to choose the successor to the Dalai Lama and the establishment of a US consulate in the Tibetan capital Lhasa.

Speaking to the media, Tsering also reiterated that the next Dalai Lama passes will only be reincarnated in a “free country” according to his wishes. China says it has a right to select the Dalai Lama’s successor according to Chinese law.

“Why are they so concerned with the 15th Dalai Lama?” said Tsering. “The 14th Dalai Lama is still living and he wishes to go to China … the Chinese government leaders need to learn about Buddhism first.”

China denies human rights violations, prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary of Tibetan occupation

Meanwhile, China denies allegations of human rights violations against Tibetan people. The Communist Party of China claims that its development policies have eradicated absolute poverty in the region and are backed by all residents.

In 1950, the Chinese troops occupied Tibet, which it calls a “peaceful liberation”. In 1959, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama fled into exile, following a failed uprising against Chinese rule. The CTA was founded after the Tibetan exile to India. The CTA maintains its own executive, legislative and judicial bodies in Dharamshala. As many as 1,50,000 Tibetans are living in exile.

Tibet has since become one of the world’s most restricted and sensitive areas. The Chinese government does not allow any journalists, diplomats and other foreigners to travel to Tibet.

China is already readying to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its Tibet occupation and has organised press events and a government-sponsored tour to the region. These staged events are believed to be the broader effort to formalise Beijing’s claim over Tibet and share a positive narrative of the Communist Party’s role there.

In a white paper released in state media on Friday, Beijing has claimed that Tibet was a “wretched and backward feudal serfdom” that was “doomed to die out” before China’s intervention.

BJYM member arrested for criticising Sharad Pawar is the same person who had filed a complaint against Islamist Sharjeel Usmani

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BJYM member arrested for criticising Sharad Pawar is the same person who had filed a complaint against Islamist Sharjeel Usmani

BJP Yuva Morcha Secretary Pradip Gavade was arrested on Saturday by the cyber cell of the Mumbai Police for criticising NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and his grandnephew Rohit Pawar on Twitter. Incidentally, he is the same person who had filed a case against Sharjeel Usmani in February.

Bandra Cyber Cell Police arrested Gavade from his Pune residence today morning. A case has been registered against him under sections 295A, 500 and 505/2 of the IPC as well as IT Act 67. Gavade alleged a political conspiracy behind the arrest. “My arrest is a political conspiracy. Big people are involved. I should have given 421 notice. If the Pawar family is so scared, then they should play Gota in Govind Bagh,” Gavade said.

Gavade had filed a case against Sharjeel Usmani in the aftermath of the latter’s address at Elgar Parishad 2021 where he had incited hatred against the Hindu community. Sharjeel Usmani had said that the ‘Hindu Samaj’ of today is “rotten” to the core.

Following the controversial event, several BJP leaders from Maharashtra had demanded Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government to take action against Sharjeel Usmani for his Hinduphobic speech at Elgar Parishad in Pune.

Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis had alleged that Sharjeel Usmani had insulted sentiments of Hindus during his speech at the Elgar Parishad conclave held recently in Pune, and demanded strict action against him.

Since then, Sharjeel Usmani has continued his tirade against the Hindu community. Only recently, he had deliberately given a communal angle to a crime and claimed that a Hindu who chanted Jai Shri Ram was most likely a terrorist. An FIR has been registered against him for the same.

‘Green Fungus’: Hindus react as Islamist AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan makes a veiled genocidal comment

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‘Green Fungus’: Hindus react as Islamist AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan makes a veiled genocidal comment

While India has been battling the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic and the epidemic of mucormycosis (black fungus), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amanatullah Khan posted a veiled genocidal comment against Hindus.

In his tweet on Saturday (May 22), Khan wrote, “Orange fungus is the root of other fungi in the society.” His carefully worded tweet was aimed at mocking the saffron colour, which is of utmost significance in the Hindu religion.

Screengrab of the tweet

By invoking the term ‘orange fungus’, the AAP MLA suggested that Hindus are the root cause of all evils in the society and nothing could be set right until they are eliminated. The veiled genocidal comment posted by an elected representative drew the ire of the Hindu society on social media.

Hindus react to Khan’s comment about ‘orange fungus’

While responding to his comment, popular Twitter user ‘Befitting Facts’ said, “It’s true. If the orange fungus had paid attention earlier, then, the green fungus would not have existed at all. In that way, the world would not have headed towards destruction (like it is now).”

Several Twitter users used the term ‘green fungus’ to respond to the AAP leader in the same language. One Twitter user (@AapGhumaKeLeL0) tweeted, “The presence of orange fungus is essential for the treatment of green fungus.”

Another user, named Nk, shared a video wherein a man is spitting on food. “The green fungus is not eligible to be part of the society,” he wrote.

A miffed Anshu Sarawagi reminded Amanatullah Khan of the presence of both ‘black fungus’ and ‘white fungus’ within his community.

Another Twitter user pointed out about the menace of ‘orange fungus’ in the society. After agreeing to the AAP MLA, he shared a picture of his community members flaunting their orange-dyed overgrown beard.

Twitter user Amit Chadha pointed out, “This is (the) level of Hinduphobia. This is (the) level of equality, verbal, physical abuse. This happens to us daily, every day, and raising voice is called extremism. And such cases are increasing these days. For your information (FYI), he is elected MLA in Delhi. Just think of consequences, if we exchange places.”

Amanatullah Khan called for the beheading of the Hindu priest

This is not the first time that the AAP MLA had targeted the Hindu community. In accordance with the Sharia (Islamic law), Amanatullah Khan had earlier issued a death threat calling for the beheading of Swamy Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati.

In a tweet, Khan said, “We can not tolerate such impertinence for our beloved Prophet Muhammad. This hateful insect should be awarded the most severe punishment by slitting his tongue and neck. But the law of the land does not permit us to do this, we have faith in the Indian constitution, and I want Delhi Police to take note of this.”

Taking action against his tweet which called for the beheading of the temple priest, Delhi Police had registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s MLA Amanatullah Khan as well.

Camel urine is pure, can be used to treat diseases, but cannot say the same about cow urine: Zakir Naik

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Camel urine is pure, can be used to treat diseases, but cannot say the same about cow urine: Zakir Naik

Islamist preacher Zakir Naik, who has been on the run from the Indian law enforcement authorities, is not new to controversies. A video of the fugitive, explaining the health benefits of camel urine in the light of Islam, has now gone viral on social media. It is ironic that while Muslims regularly use the ‘gaumutra’ (cow urine) jibe to insult Hindus, they believe that camel urine is beneficial to health.

The contentious video was uploaded on Huda TV on January 7 this year. The channel has a whopping 4.87 lac subscribers. Zakir Naik appeared in the video and answered the questions posed by three curious Muslim viewers about the health benefits of camel urine and milk in accordance with Quran. At about 4:56 minutes in the video, Naik claimed, “There are various researches which confirm that there are various benefits for the human being in drinking camel’s urine.”

To substantiate his claim, Naik drew conclusions made by an ancient Persian physician named Ibn Sina. While quoting him, the Islamic preacher, “Amongst all urines, the most beneficial is the urine of the Bedouin camels. Today, after doing laboratory tests, we have come to know that the camel’s urine contains potassium and albuminous proteins. We know it also contains traces of uric acid, sodium as well as creatin.”

(Video Courtesy: Youtube/Huda TV)

Islamic preacher lists down health benefits of drinking camel urine

“According to the research done by Dr. Abdul Fateh Mehmood Idris, he says that the urine of the camel can be used in certain skin diseases…Scientific research has proven that urine makes the hair lustrous and thick. It is also used in the prevention of dandruff,” Zakir Naik alleged. He then went on to quote the ‘research’ done by another Muslim microbiologist named Dr. Ahlaam Al Awadi. The Islamic preacher this time added that Dr. Awadi’s research showed that camel urine can even cure hepatitis, besides skin diseases and dandruff.

Citing one Dr. Khurshid, Zakir Naik went on to claim that camel urine contains anti-cancer properties and can be used in the treatment of cancer. The Islamic preacher urged his Muslim followers to blindly believe everything in the Quran and agree to the sayings of the Hadiths, provided they are authentic. “You can always do research later. Science is not the criteria to determine whether you should believe in the Hadith or not. If Hadith is authentic, we believe in it irrespective of whether science belives in it or not,” Naik emphasised.

Zakir Naik says no medical benefit of cow urine

While answering the question of a fellow Muslim who mock Hindus over ‘cow urine’, Naik urged its followers to refrain from doing so. Quoting Persian physician Ibn Sina, he claimed that urine extracted from both cow and camel are ‘pure.’ Zakir Naik went on to add that Muslims can consume the urine or fecal matter of any animal or bird that is permissible (Halal) for them to eat. He, however, disagreed with the medical benefits of cow urine and said that he couldn’t find any scientific research on it.

“Drinking of camel urine is a common practice (among Muslims). It is coming down from centuries in the Arab (world). Same is the practice of drinking cow’s urine among Hindus. But, there is no scientific proof (for cow urine) that I could find. So, I cannot say whether it is good or bad. But according to Islamic scholars, yes, you can have it,” Zakir Naik said. He then went on to mock Hindu deities, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and dismissed the advancement of science in ancient India.

Zakir Naik quotes authentic Islamic Hadith to justify the drinking of camel urine

Towards the end of his video, Zakir Naik quoted verse 5686 of the Hadith of Sahih-al-Bukhari. It goes as, “The climate of Medina did not suit some people, so the Prophet ordered them to follow his shepherd, i.e. his camels, and drink their milk and urine (as a medicine). So they followed the shepherd that is the camels and drank their milk and urine till their bodies became healthy. Then they killed the shepherd and drove away the camels. When the news reached the Prophet e sent some people in their pursuit. When they were brought, he cut their hands and feet and their eyes were branded with heated pieces of iron”

Mumbai Police’s cyber cell arrests BJP Yuva Morcha leader Pradip Gavade for criticising Sharad Pawar, nephew Rohit Pawar: Report

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Mumbai Police’s cyber cell arrests BJP Yuva Morcha leader Pradip Gavade for criticising Sharad Pawar, nephew Rohit Pawar: Report

The cyber cell of the Mumbai Police on Saturday arrested BJP Yuva Morcha Secretary Pradip Gavade for criticising NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and his grandnephew Rohit Pawar on Twitter, a report published on TV9 Marathi said.

Bandra Cyber Cell Police arrested Gavade from his Pune residence today morning. A case has been registered against him under sections 295A, 500 and 505/2 of the IPC as well as IT Act 67.

BJP has called the arrest politically motivated and accused the police of acting at the behest of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. Gavade alleged a political conspiracy behind the arrest. “My arrest is a political conspiracy. Big people are involved. I should have given 421 notice. If the Pawar family is so scared, then they should play Gota in Govind Bagh,” Gavade said.

Gavade foreboded action against in a Facebook live session on Friday

On Friday, May 21, Gavade took to Facebook live to interact with his followers. He said he was expecting a reaction from the state government after he filed a case against 54 people associated with the ruling dispensation some 8 to 10 days ago. According to Gavade, the miscreants had made highly offensive statements against women, with many of them dishing out threats of rapes and gang-rapes against women on social media websites.

“I filed a case against 54 people eight to ten days ago. There was a lot of discussion about that. Many of the 54 people I have prosecuted have made highly offensive statements about women. Some have threatened to rape women. Any of you who want proof of that should meet me in person. I can give you all the evidence,” Gavade alleged.

He further added, “When I filed the case against 54 people, I knew something was going to happen to me. I am not afraid of any such action. After I filed a complaint against 54 people, we have all witnessed the pressure from the police. On the day, when I filed a case, a complaint was lodged against me by MVA Minister Jitendra Awhad. He tried to pressurise the police into acting against me.”

Targeted for speaking truth and calling out NCP leaders for insulting Hindu Gods: Gavade

Pradip also said in his Facebook Live interaction that his two tweets have been objected to by the police. He said multiple complaints had been lodged against him at several places, including one in Pune and one in Mumbai.

Gavade said he has been targeted because he dared to question NCP leaders for their disparaging posts. He had reportedly criticised a post uploaded by an NCP leader, who morphed the photo of Yamadeva, the God of death in the Hindu pantheon, and put a picture of PM Modi on it. In another tweet, Gavade claims he had simply shared what was mentioned on the website of Ajmer Dargah.

“NCP office-bearer Mosin Sheikh had morphed the photo of Yamadeva, the god of Hindus, and put a photo of PM Modi on it. I condemned the tweet. Since I am a law student, I gave some information about what was published on the website of Ajmer Dargah. A complaint has been lodged against me for that as well,” Gavade had said.

Haryana: Nuh sarpanch says he gave a clean chit to Asif Khan under pressure, denies communal angle in the murder

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Haryana: Nuh sarpanch says he gave a clean chit to Asif Khan under pressure, denies communal angle in the murder

Asif Khan alias Saddu, who hailed from Khalilpur Kheda village in Mewat’s Nuh district in Haryana, was allegedly abducted and assaulted to death by a group of people on 16 May 2021. Soon after his death was reported, media houses started making various claims which, in turn, spread like wildfire on social media.

While some claimed that Asif was forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ before being killed, thereby giving it a communal angle, others absolved him from all the criminal charges which were slapped on him over the years.

The sarpanch of Khalilpur Kheda village, Santlal had also given a clean chit to Asif Khan claiming that he had no past criminal track record. Now, according to a report by Punjab Kesari, Santlal has come on camera to accept that he had given a clean chit to Asif under pressure. Speaking to the media, Santlal said that he was unaware of the FIRs filed against Asif. He confirmed that there were at least 4 to 5 FIRs filed against Asif.

The Sarpanch said that after the murder, he was called by someone who asked him to meet them to discuss Asif Khan’s death. When he reached the designated place a journalist was already present there who took his statement, said Santhlal.

‘Rumours are being spread to malign the Hindus’, Sarpanch rubbishes communal aspect in Asif’s murder

The sarpanch of the village also rubbished the claims that Asif was forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ before being killed. He said that unnecessary rumours are being spread to malign the Hindu community. Santlal confirmed that the incident was a fallout of an old rivalry between Asif and Pradeep alias Patwari, the prime accused in the Asif murder case. 

After the incident, various reports suggested the Asif’s murder was communal. His family members had also given it a communal spin, alleging that their son was killed by a mob of Hindu men, who had forced Asif to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’. However, later it was reported that Asif became a victim of old rivalry and not killed by a religiously-motivated mob. Haryana Police had also ruled out any communal angle in the murder.

Haryana’s Asif Khan had a criminal track record

Asif was reportedly caught 10 years ago for filming videos of girls changing clothes during a school function. The villagers had then decided to resolve the issue among themselves. However, the rivalry between the girls’ side and Asif had germinated since then.

Besides, two cases have been registered against Asif. One case dated 17.08.2018 was registered under Section 342, 379-B, S.D., 25-54-59 Armed Act at Sadar Sohna Police Station, while the other one dated 17.03.2020 was registered under Section 148, 149, 323, 348, 365, 506, 34.

A local from the village where Asif was killed had also claimed that he was a member of the gang that killed Nikita Tomar. 

Chhattisgarh Police to question former CM Raman Singh over Congress toolkit, BJP says police acting under pressure

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Chhattisgarh Police to question former CM Raman Singh over Congress toolkit, BJP says police acting under pressure

With Congress finding itself mired in the toolkit fiasco, it is using the police in its controlled states to take the attack against the BJP leaders. In this context, the Raipur police in Congress-ruled Chattisgarh on Friday issued a notice to former state CM Raman Singh asking him to remain at his residence on Monday for questioning in connection with the toolkit that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said was used by the Congress party to malign PM Modi.

On Wednesday this week, a case was registered in Raipur against Singh and other BJP leaders for allegedly promoting enmity by spreading news related to the toolkit. The case was filed on the complaint of Akash Sharma, the chief of Congress’ student wing National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) in the state, under Indian Penal Code’s Sections including 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace).

In his complaint, Sharma has accused the BJP leaders of forging, fabricating and manufacturing the toolkit document on the letterhead of the AICC Research Department. The complaint mentioned that the toolkit, which was meant to spread via social media had the “potential of creating communal discord, unrest in the country”. He blamed the BJP for using the documents “to spread fake news” that had the potential of “inciting violence and fuelling hatred”.

Police officers privy to the development said they wanted to question Singh about where he got the alleged Congress’ documents from, about the communication between him and others regarding the use of the hashtag #CongressToolkitExposed on social media platforms.

The BJP criticised the Congress party for registering the case and issuing a notice to Singh. The saffron party dubbed the move as a desperate attempt by the Congress party to save its face. “The case against Raman Singh is politically motivated and absolutely fake. The Chhattisgarh Police are working under pressure and hence served the notice,” said Gauri Shankar Srivas, a BJP spokesperson.

Congress toolkit fiasco

On May 18, a toolkit had surfaced on the internet that entailed point-by-point instructions for the Congress workers for attacking the Modi government. From maligning the Kumbh Mela and describing it as ‘super spreader’ to using international media and ‘friendly’ journalists to defame PM Modi, to blocking beds and hoarding other essential supplies for favourable social media PR, the content of the toolkit included a range of directives for the loyal Congress leaders and supporters to be followed to paint PM Modi and his government’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak in a bad light.

Congress swiftly dissociated itself from the document, calling it “fake” and threatening the BJP with legal action. It even got propaganda outlet AltNews to conduct a ‘fact-check’ about the authenticity of the document, which in turn came up with ludicrous justifications and flimsy arguments to declare the toolkit to be “forged” and give a clean chit to the Congress party. The shoddy ‘fact-check’ only added to the growing suspicions of Congress’ involvement in creating and disseminating the toolkit document.

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