Tension prevailed at the Telangana Bhavan on Monday as clashes broke out when the Congress workers tried to lay siege to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) headquarters. Protesting against certain remarks made by BRS leaders on social media about state Minister Konda Surekha, the Congress workers reached the Telangana Bhavan but were stopped by the BRS supporters.

There were heated arguments between both groups. Soon this led to a clash, triggering tension in the area. Some of the protestors were chased and thrashed by the other group. Police intervened to disperse the clashing groups and brought the situation under control. The Congress workers were also agitated over the BRS leaders allegedly running a campaign to mislead people about the activities of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The clash between the workers of the two parties took place amid a war of words between the two parties over the government’s project for the conservation and beautification of the Musi River.

A survey by the authorities in Musi River Full Tank Level (FTL) and buffer zone to identify illegal structures had triggered protests by the people who are likely to be displaced. The BRS has extended full support to the residents of the areas along the Musi River. BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao once again lashed out at the Congress government for planning to demolish the houses and declared that BRS would stand by the poor.

Meanwhile, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) staged a protest at Bahadurpura against the proposed move to demolish the structures in Musi FTL and the buffer zone. Carrying AIMIM flags and raising slogans, the AIMIM leaders staged the protest at the office of Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO), Bahadurpura. The protestors were raising slogans of ‘HYDRAA Hatao Ghar Bachao’. Police arrested the protestors including four corporators of the AIMIM and shifted them to Falaknuma Police Station.

–IANS

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A brutal attack took place last evening in Tiruvalarcholai, near Thiruvanaikaval, Srirangam, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old man named Napoleon and serious injuries to six others. Napoleon, a resident of Tiruvalarcholai, was with friends when a gang of 10 members from another community assaulted them.

The victims were quickly rescued by bystanders and rushed to Srirangam Government Hospital, where they were given intensive care. Despite the medical efforts, Napoleon succumbed to his injuries. The news of his death sparked a protest by Napoleon’s faction outside the hospital.

Police have registered a case and are actively searching for the attackers who fled the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest that the attack may have been triggered by a love affair. However, authorities are also exploring other potential motives behind the incident.

இரு சமூகத்தினரிடையே மோதல் – ஒருவர் பலி

திருச்சி, ஸ்ரீரங்கம் அருகே இரு தரப்பினரிடையே ஏற்பட்ட மோதல்

திருவளர்ச்சோலையில் நடந்த மோதலில் கத்தியால் தாக்கிக்கொண்டதில் 4 பேர் காயம், ஒருவர் உயிரிழப்பு

நான்கு பேர் காயங்களுடன் ஸ்ரீரங்கம் மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதி#Trichy #SriRangam #Fight… pic.twitter.com/puuP5a83u5

— Thanthi TV (@ThanthiTV) July 7, 2024

The law-and-order scene in Tamil Nadu is taking a turn for the worse ever since the DMK came to power. Just a few days ago, the Tamil Nadu President of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Armstrong, was hacked to death near his home. Armstrong was attacked by a gang of six assailants armed with machetes and sickles while chatting with friends and supporters near his residence.

(with inputs from Dina Thanthi)

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In Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, clashes erupted between Murugan devotees and law enforcement officers as protests intensified against the imposition of hefty fees by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department. The situation escalated when police used force to disperse the crowds, allegedly leading to several injuries among the devotees.

Kadeshwara Subramaniam, the State President of Hindu Munnani, released a scathing condemnation statement, accusing the DMK government of turning the sacred Tiruchendur Senthilandavar Temple into a hub for unfair monetary gains. He criticized the government’s move to collect ₹1,200 from devotees during the Sashti festival, sparking widespread outrage among Hindus across the state.

“In the Dravidian regime, temples have been made like exhibition and it is condemnable to shamelessly engage in daylight robbery of collecting money for anything and everything. The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department treats the poor and needy as untouchables,” Subramaniam stated in his release, denouncing the department’s alleged discrimination against devotees. He further asserted that the imposed fees amounted to monetizing devotion and called for an immediate end to what he referred to as the DMK government’s “collection hunt.”

Hindu Munnani state in-charges, including V.P. Manjunath, organized a protest in Tiruchendur, demanding the cessation of the government’s alleged exploitation. The demonstration saw the participation of Hindu devotees, such as Jayakumar, Kuttralanathan, and Sakthivel, who engaged in protests.

The police response to the peaceful protest, were allegedly marked by the use of force and threats against devotees, and have drawn strong criticism from Hindu Munnani State President. Subramaniam condemned the authorities’ actions, deeming them undemocratic and indicative of an anti-people fascist regime in Tamil Nadu.

“Hundreds gathered and held a crusade. The police resorted to severe violence and threatened and beat up the devotees who fought for the cause. Some of them are seriously injured and receiving medical treatment. This is anti-democratic. A democracy should be a government that respects the opinion of the people. But the attack on the public without accepting the demand of the people and canceling the tariff darshan makes it clear that anti-people fascist rule is taking place in Tamil Nadu.“, he said

He pointed out that the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court had previously directed that darshan fees at Tiruchendur Temple should not exceed ₹100, a directive allegedly ignored by the authorities. Subramaniam emphasized that charging fees in violation of this court order amounted to contempt of court.

The Hindu Munnani leader also raised concerns about a viral video allegedly showing authorities collecting money directly, suggesting potential malpractices within the system.

Subramaniam concluded his statement with a warning to the DMK government, urging the Chief Minister to intervene. He demanded the withdrawal of the hiked fees and insisted that no fee should be charged for Lord Muruga’s darshan. The Hindu Munnani threatened to organize a series of ethical protests if their demands were not met, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding the rights of devotees.

“We warn you not to forget that Lord Muruga will teach an appropriate lesson to the atheist DMK government, which is acting anti-Hindu in its arrogance of power. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu should instruct the police officers, Hindu Religious & Charitable Department officials to treat the devotees who come during the festivals in a civilized manner. And the Hindu Religious Endowment Department should immediately withdraw the inflated fees. The Hindu Munnani insists that no fee should be charged for Swami darshan in any way. If these demands are not fulfilled, we warn that the Hindu Munnani will organize Murugan devotees and conduct continuous protests.“, he said

திருச்செந்தூரில் வசூல் வேட்டை -தட்டிக் கேட்கும் பக்தர்கள் மீது‌ பலப்பிரயோகம், கைது நடவடிக்கை – மாநிலத் தலைவர் காடேஸ்வரா சுப்பிரமணியம் அவர்கள் கண்டன அறிக்கை#திருச்செந்தூர்#முருகன்#கோவில்#அறநிலையத்துறை#இந்துமுன்னணி#HinduMunnanihttps://t.co/HpXLS6GNCt

— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) November 17, 2023

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