Will act against social media posts that offend Dalits or create communal enmity if complaints are filed, say police
The Hindu
A Dalit leader on Sunday, alleged that a couple of non-Hindu youth were making derogatory comments against Dalits on social media platforms and sought immediate action against them. City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal asked him to file a police plaint to take action.
A Dalit leader on Sunday, alleged that a couple of non-Hindu youth were making derogatory comments against Dalits on social media platforms and sought immediate action against them. City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal asked him to file a police plaint to take action.
Participating in the monthly SC/ST grievances redressal meeting at the City Police Commissionerate, Sadashiva Urwastore said the youth had posted a statement, “Dalits should be separated from caste Hindus; that Dalit women should be made wear burqa,” and such other statements. These statements, Mr. Urwastore said, would create enmity between communities besides offending the Dalit community. He sought immediate action against the culprits.
Mr. Urwastore appreciated the Ullal Police gesture in cautioning a person who had donned Guliga Daiva vesha during the recent Ganapati immersion procession and behaved indecently. He said the Police Inspector had summonned the person, Dinesh Neermarga, the organisers, Mr. Urwastore and others to the station where Mr. Neermarga apologised for his behaviour.
Navaratri Vesha
Another Dalit leader Kiran Kumar highlighted the nuisance being created by people wearing different veshas (costumes) visiting households and collecting money during the Navaratri season. Many wear bear costumes which is easy to do, he said, adding that there should be some regulation in place. Such people might pose safety threats to residents too, he felt. Others at the meeting suggested registering such persons with the jurisdictional police before they hit the streets.
Mr. Agrawal asked officials to contemplate some measures, at least for the next season.
Parking woes
With increased terminal entry points (eGates) at Mumbai International airport from 24 to 68, which is the highest number of e-gates at kerbside or landside in the country, the expansion will enhance the airport’s processing capacity to an astounding 7,440 passengers per hour at Terminal 2 (T2) and 2,160 at T1