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Home Minister urged to restore rule of law in Dakshina Kannada

Published On : 24 Dec 2015


Mangaluru (The Hindu): Even as Shah Rukh Khan-Kajol starrer Dilwale remained off cinemas for the third day in Dakshina Kannada district following protests by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, social activist Vidya Dinker has written to Home Minister G. Parameshwara urging him to restore rule of law in the district.

Coordinator of Citizens Forum for Mangalore Development, Ms. Dinker in her December 22 letter urged Mr. Parameshwara to immediately seek a report on the present issue and ensure centralised monitoring of the investigation.

She said the police response to “immoral policing” in the district appeared inadequate, even though City Police Commissioner S. Murugan has initiated some follow-up action.

Mr. Murugan told The Hindu that the police have not denied extending protection to screen the movie.

Since Sunday, theatre owners have been told that the police were ready to provide security, he said. “I held a meeting with theatre operators on Tuesday. While a few said they will come back on Wednesday, others refused to take protection.”

Mr. Murugan said the operators of Big Cinemas did not file a complaint against the activists, who damaged the film banner. “Now a complaint has been registered on the basis of eyewitness’ account,” he said.

VHP district president Jagadish Shenava said, “When theatre operators themselves are not screening the movie, there is no question of carrying out protests. Protests will be held only if they screen the movie.”

Protest in Udupi

The activists stopped one show at Ashirwad theatre near Santhekatte in Udupi district on Tuesday. They staged a protest in front of the theatre and tore a poster. As a result, the 4.30 p.m. show was cancelled. Following police intervention and talks between the theatre management and activists, the latter relented. Girish Kumar S., sub-inspector of Udupi Town police station, said on Wednesday that the night show (7.30 p.m.) on Tuesday and other shows on Wednesday went on as usual. The theatre management has not registered any case, he said.

Photo credit: The Hindu







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