By Gururaj A Paniyadi
MANGALURU: Following the incidents of communal tension in Katipalla and BC Road in Dakshina Kannada district, political accusations have begun to surface.
The incidents included stone pelting at a mosque in Katipalla and a voice message allegedly challenging VHP Karnataka Dakshina Pranth Joint Secretary Sharan Pumpwell, which triggered a protest in BC Road by the VHP.
While the situation remained under control due to timely intervention by the police, the political blame game has begun.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta has demanded the immediate arrest of a former town council president and his supporters for allegedly making provocative statements designed to disturb communal peace by inciting the Hindu community.
“Filing an FIR is not enough. Individuals making inflammatory statements should be arrested without hesitation,” Chowta said. He also called for an investigation into the forces behind these communal tensions.
Chowta further alleged that illegal activities, such as illegal sand mining, in the areas around BC Road, Bantwal, and Melkar, were enabling anti-social elements to disrupt peace. He demanded the district administration and the Mines Department take immediate and strict action against these activities.
Meanwhile, the Congress party has blamed the Sangh Parivar and BJP for provoking the situation.
This story was originally published in deccanchronicle.com. Read the full story here.
