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anti-Hindu members including Teesta Setalvad, Mahesh Mondel, and minority community members such
as Asgar Ali,” he said. If the minority community attacks Hindus, the Bill will not come to their rescue.
Besides, one needs government approval to take action against the minority community. Union
government is empowered to dissolve a State government in case of an incident of communal violence in
that state, under 355 of Indian Constitution by announcing it as internal law and order disturbance. Union
government will form a national authority with 7 members for protecting the minority community, and
members of the minority community will hold key positions and be the majority in it, he added. “District
and states commissions will be formed in each state to award justice and compensation in case of
communal violence. In case of a rape on a woman from minority community, a compensation of Rs 5 lakh
to Rs 15 lakh will be awarded. However, in case of rape on Hindu women, it’s not a crime, instead a mere
compensation of Rs 30,000 will be paid as per the Bill,” said Hindu Janajagruti Samithi member Prashant
Kumble. “Karnataka has IPC, CRPC and TADA laws that are effective in curbing any incidences of
communal violence. There is no need for a separate Bill. It’s an effort by the union government to lure
minority community,” he said. Further he added that protests and signature campaign will be held in
various districts of the state in this regard and memorandums will be submitted to Indian President
Pratibha Patil. (Deccan Herald 11/8/11)
Cop who blamed Modi for Godhra suspended (7)
Ahmedabad : Gujarat cadre IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt was suspended from service late on Monday night.
Sanjiv Bhatt was suspended on Monday for omission of duty Bhatt has been in the eye of Gujarat Chief
Minister Narendra Modi after he filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that he was present at a
meeting held in Modi’s house on February 27, 2002. In the meeting, Modi had allegedly hinted to his
officers to allow Hindus to vent their anger on the Muslims in the aftermath of the train carnage at Godhra
which left 59 passengers burnt to cinders. The suspension order was served under rule 3(1) of the All
India Service Rules. The order stated that he was suspended with immediate effect for various acts of
omission and commission and for a conduct unbecoming of a senior IPS officer. (Mumbai Mirror 11/8/11)
New bill on communal violence under study (7)
New Delhi, Aug 9 : The home ministry is studying a new draft bill on communal violence sent by the
National Advisory Council (NAC), parliament was informed Tuesday. After stating the need for a fresh law
on the subject, the NAC sent a draft bill, Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to
Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2011, to the home ministry last month, Minister of State for Home Jitendra
Singh told the Lok Sabha. He said this followed a number of recommendations received from civil society
groups and other stake holders on the earlier 'Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation
of Victims) Bill, 2005. The bill provides for declaring certain areas as communal disturbed by state
governments, enhanced punishment for offences related to communal violence, speedy investigation and
trail of offenders through special courts, and barring discrimination in providing relief and compensation.
The bill also provides for special powers to the central government in certain cases, a provision that has
triggered objections from some state governments. (New Kerala 9/8/11)
50 held for Uttar Pradesh communal clash (7)
Lucknow, Aug 10 : Around 50 people have been arrested in connection with a communal clash in Uttar
Pradesh's Moradabad city, involving Kanwariya pilgrims and locals that left 13 people injured, police said
Wednesday. The injured included two cops and the curfew that was imposed in the wake of clashes
Tuesday has continued in various parts of the city. Violence broke out in Dasarai locality late Tuesday
following heated arguments between some Kanwariyas (Lord Shiva's devotees) and local Muslims.
According to police, Tuesday's violence is linked to a dispute between the two groups Saturday. "On that
day (Saturday), Kanwariyas wanted to take out their procession from an undeclared route, while
members of the minority community were strictly against it. The Kanwariyas then resorted to arson and
vandalism. We believe Tuesday's communal clash is linked to that incident," said a police officer, who
declined to be identified as he was not authorised to speak to the media. Members from both
communities Tuesday resorted to firing, stone-pelting and fought pitched battles with the police. A police
outpost in Aslatpur area and several vehicles were also set on fire. "Around 50 people from both the sides
have been arrested. The curfew is still imposed in various areas," Inspector General of Police
(Moradabad range) M.K. Bashal told IANS on phone. "We are continuously keeping a vigil on the troubletorn
areas. As of now, no decision has been taken about relaxing the curfew. It will continue throughout