CAA Protest: Minority community carries out peace rally in Karnataka

Waving the national flag and holding placards, the protestors raised slogans demanding withdrawal of the NRC and CAA as they marched through the city roads.

The rally, called by around 35 organisations under the banner of Joint Action Committee of Bengaluru, culminated at the Quddus Saheb Eidgah Maidan.

Due to the rally, road traffic was badly hit at several parts of the city.

Elaborate security arrangements had been made to avert any untoward incident, which by-and-large remained peaceful till the afternoon, police said.

A report from Mangaluru, which was rocked by violent protests over the CAA last week leaving two people dead in police firing, said the city remained peaceful after curfew was lifted Monday morning.

City police commissioner P S Harsha requested public to share videos or photos regarding the violence in the city on December 19 for further investigation.

In a tweet, he said, "I appeal to public who have any photo or video content regarding riots that happened in mangaluru city on 19th Dec to mail it to mangalurunorthmgc@gmail.com or send a WhatsApp message on 9480802327. It would help the investigation team in upholding the truth."

Police said the prohibitory orders will continue to be in force in the city till Monday midnight.

Meanwhile,  people led by local socio-political organisation Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem on Monday staged a huge protest in the Bhatakal town, with nearly ten thousand people demanding withdrawal of CAA and NRC’s implementation in the country.

The protest rally began from National Highway 66 and marched through the landmark Shamsuddin Circle before gathering at Anjuman ground near old bus stand.

A public gathering was held at the Anjuman Ground where several local social and political leaders, including CPI (M) leader Yamuna Naik, Activist and Columnist Shiv Sundar, called for withdrawal of the NRC and CAA.

Several slogans against the Amended Citizenship Law were raised, with protesters also carrying placards and banners along with National Flag. The protest rally and the gathering concluded with protesters singing the National Anthem.

Officials of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, Guest speakers, convenor of protest committee, Inayatullah Shabandri and others were present on the dias.

Dr Haneef Shabab, former Tanzeem General Secretary and noted Journalist compered the public event while former Tanzeem President and Judge Muzammil Kazia also addressed the event.

A memorandum was also submitted to the Assistant Commissioner of Bhatkal, addressing to the Chief Justice of India, urging him to immediately hear the petitions filed against the NRC and CAA.