While most members do not seem to be apologetic about the incident, the Bajrang Dal reacted strongly to the attack. 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[8], Around 27 people were arrested related to this incident till now. [8] Police sources declared that they were hiding ever since the incident in an area called Adyar in Mangalore. [19] The Ram Sena chief has threatened a similar protest on Valentine's Day. Shri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik faced a major embarassment when some youth alleged to be youth congress workers smeared his face with charcoal at a … [4], The group is mentioned in the charge sheet filed by the Maharashtra Police following the 2006 Malegaon blasts. The police is still looking for another key member of the outfit by the name Dinakar, who had claimed responsibility for the attack. Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RS/SP) Mangalore, Jan 26: In connection with the attack on a pub and beating up some girls reportedly by Srirama Sena activists on the evening of Saturday January 24, the police have booked a case and arrested 13 people allegedly involved with the assault. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}12°52′13″N 74°50′49″E / 12.8704°N 74.8469°E / 12.8704; 74.8469, On 24 January 2009, the Sri Ram Sena attacked a group of young women and men in a pub in Mangalore, India. [8], On 27 October 2008, activists of the Sri Ram Sena ransacked the central office of the Samajwadi Party in New Delhi, in retaliation for defamatory comments alleged to have been made by the Samajwadi leadership against slain Delhi Police Inspector M C Sharma. [29][33] The NCW team is also investigating the register of guests, claiming it is suspicious. [5] Pramod Multhalik has over 45 cases pending against him. She said her concern was that the media coverage had tarnished the image of Karnataka. She claimed to have conducted a surprise raid on one of the hotels and found "that not everything was going on legally. [6] The exhibition had been organized by SAHMAT, an NGO, to protest against the exclusion of Husain's works from the concurrent India Art Summit. [8] The Sri Ram Sena chief Prasad Attavar claimed that these girls are like his sisters and he would not approve of anyone raising their hand on his sisters and this is just a minor incident that has been blown out of proportion. [6], In January 2009, Muthalik announced a plan to target couples found dating on 14 February, Valentine's Day. He was later arrested under IPC section 153 by the Karnataka Police. Most of these cases are still under investigation. The maladharana programme was held at Sankara Mutt in Chikkamagaluru. [9], The members of the Sena attacked young men and women after dragged them out of a pub in Mangalore, on 24 January 2009. Sri Ram Sena, founded by Pramod Muthalik after it broke away from the Bajrang Dal, shot to notoriety in Karnataka during the previous BJP regime when members of the Sena stormed a … Nirmala Venkatesh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shortly after this, and declared that she was ready to contest the coming Lok Sabha elections if she was given a ticket. [24], The Janata Dal (Secular) chief and the former PM of India, H. D. Deve Gowda on 26 January 2009, accused Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa of being responsible for Talibanisation of Karnataka. "[32], Numerous reports have talked about the victims receiving threatening phone calls. He was later arrested under IPC section 153 by the Karnataka Police. [9] The police sources said that there were 40 persons involved in the attack in all and till now they had picked up 19 of them. When her report was not accepted by the Commission, Nirmala even challenged the authority of Minister for Women and Child Development Renuka Chowdhury. Soon he was expelled from the Bajrang Dal after which he joined the Shiv Sena and later he formed his own group. Shri Ram Sena , Bangalore. DIBYANGSHU SARKAR via Getty Images Leader of the radical Sri Ram Sena, Pramod Mutalik greets his supporters in Bangalore on February 4, 2009. We women should always try to safeguard ourselves," Nirmala Venkatesh said. Two of the women were hospitalized. [5][6] Muthalik staunchly defended Pragya Singh Thakur, another of the accused, saying she was innocent. The BJP, however, dismissed the charge, saying it is not a political issue for the party, and accused the Shiv Sena of laying roadblocks earlier in the bhoomi pujan … [19], In January 2012, seven people[20] were arrested in Bijapur, Karnataka, for raising Pakistan's national flag on a government building. [18], The organisation's top aides were recorded on camera agreeing to vandalise an art exhibition in return for money in an undercover investigation by Tehelka. Police determined that the attackers were not from Sri Ram Sena. It was our boys who gave information about these terrorists and on the basis of our information the police nabbed these anti-national elements. The campaign was conceived particularly in protest against a threat by Pramod Muthalik. [1][2][3] A group of 40 activists of the Sri Rama Sena barged into the pub "Amnesia – The Lounge" and beat up a group of young women and men, claiming the women were violating traditional Indian values. She attended St. Joseph’s School in Koppa, Karnataka from lower KG to 4th class. 673 likes. Are they going to serve their future husbands alcohol? Facebook has avoided acting against these organisation as it has ties with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and because "cracking down on Bajrang Dal might endanger both the company's business prospects and its staff in India", The Wall Street Journal newspaper wrote, reaffirming its reportage earlier this year on the subject. Founder of Sri Rama Sena, Pramod Muthalik, who justified the act is yet to be arrested. Are they going to serve their future husbands alcohol? She stated that as per information available to her, several of the girls were from north India. These arrests helped in cracking a nationwide nexus of the Students Islamic Movement of India. [20] According to the police, they were members of Sri Ram Sena,[21] though the organization denied it. She has, however, not talked to any of the victims of the attack. [18] He also has ruled out banning the Sri Ram Sena even though the outfit's chief admitted to wrongdoing. "[15] On 9 February 2008, P. Chidambaram the Indian Minister of Home Affairs, said, "Sri Ram Sena is a threat to the country. [26], Toeing the right-wing group Sri Ram Sene Pramod Muthalik's line, Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa has said that pub culture is wrong and should not be permitted. You are highlighting this small incident to malign the BJP government in the state," said founder Pramod Muthalik. 674 likes. 'Shri Ram Sena is a confused organisation'. Sri Ram Sena activists attack the Amnesia pub customers (Times Now TV image) Sri Ram Sena is a pro-Hindu apolitical organisation based in Hubli and promoted by Muthalik, who created the organisation after leaving the BJP a few years ago. Nirmala Venkatesh met with the culprits who perpetrated the attack and provided counselling for them. [20][21] Pramod even recently held a press meet in Bangalore to release the photographs of the members of Hindu suicide squad undergoing training in handling arms and ammunition to take on Muslim Jihadis. [31], Asked for an assessment of the incident, she strangely stated that she has found illegal activities going on in some hotels and pubs in Mangalore, including prostitution. She then joined Christ School, Manipal where she completed her 5th and 6th class. [1][2][3] Regardless the organisation has been allowed to spread on Facebook due to political and safety considerations. Mangalore: Sri Rama Sena Members Arrested for Murder Attempt . In the transcript of a conversation, the prime accused, Prasad Shrikant Purohit, is heard praising the Shri Ram Sena and calling Pramod Muthalik its leader. More than 20 activists were present, and demanded that Datta Peeta be … [12] In relation to this, Nirmala Venkatesh had a different view: "If the girls feel they were not doing anything wrong why are they afraid to come forward and give a statement? Shri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik later apologised for the attack on weekend revellers at a Mangalore pub, saying the way the right-wing group acted "was wrong" but insisted it was done to "save our mothers and daughters". Later, she joined Sadvidya Comosite Pre University in Karnataka. [7], The Karnataka police have picked up Prasad Attavar, the convenor of the Sri Ram Sena, along with Lohith, another member of the outfit. Damaged the Churches and injured the people include Nuns. At one point in time, she even suggested that women refrain from wearing "skimpy" and provocative dresses. [22][23] According to Mutalik there are 1,132 members in the suicide squad. [22][23], {{cite news|title=Rama Sene chief, aides exposed in ‘rent-a-riot' sting operation|url=, World Church of the Creator/Creativity Movement, Hammerskins/Hammerskin Nation and Crew 38, National Radical Camp/Oboz Narodowo-Radykalny (1993), National Socialist Japanese Workers Party, "Facebook did not ban Bajrang Dal due to concern for employees' safety, business prospects: Report", "Why Facebook is on the fence about banning Bajrang Dal", "Hate & Misinformation – Inside Bajrang Dal Pages on Facebook", "With So Many Vanguards Of Values & Prides, India Has A 'Sena' Disease. Should they not be learning to make chapattis [Indian bread]? The video of the incident has become one of the most watched clips on YouTube, though how the TV crew happened to be ready at the 'unannounced' attack is not known. She also stated that a live band was playing, and the girls partaking in this could have been another cause. You are highlighting this small incident to malign the BJP government in the state." A look at the chargesheet makes it clear that he has never been arrested for any of these cases. [29], Nirmala Venkatesh, a member of the three-member NCW team, blamed the pub for the attacks, saying they did not have adequate security to protect against a mob of 40 men. Girls going to pubs is not acceptable. Facebook's security team has tagged it along with right wing organisations Bajrang Dal and Sanatan Sanstha, as a potentially dangerous organisation that supports violence against minorities across India. Chikkamagaluru: Sri Ram Seneactivists on Sunday donned Datta malas as a part of Datta Mala Abhiyan in Chikkamagaluru. Anyways the plan is to bombard the Sri Ram Sena HQ, their activists with flouncy, lacy pink undies & bury the so-called moralists under a mountain of Pink Chaddis from which they can emerge only after the 14 th of February 2009. Community Organization A Bajrang Dal member in his early life, he formed the Karnataka unit of the Shiv Sena after being expelled from Bajrang Dal. Shri Ram Sena , Bangalore. [28], The National Commission for Women (NCW) constituted a three-member team to investigate the attack on women in the pub. Girls going to pubs is not acceptable. Sri Ram Astrologer is a New York, USA well-known best Astrologer in New York, Indian Psychic, and Spiritual Healer. The video of the incident has become one of the most watched clips on YouTube, though how the TV crew happened to be ready at the 'unannounced' attack is not known. [18] The Sena leadership denied any involvement. He said "Our activists will go around with a priest, a turmeric stub and a mangalsutra on 14 February. However, local police officials claimed the hotel staff had not made any reference to an extortion attempt or on previous occasions. It is a right wing organisation. Part of the Politics and elections and Politics series on: MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena on Monday alleged that the mass contact initiative to collect funds from the public for the Ram temple construction in Ayodhya is akin to "canvassing" for the 2024 general elections in the name of Lord Ram. The NCW investigation has focused solely on the license and documentation of the attacked pub. We wanted to ensure that all women in Mangalore are home by 7 p.m."[13], Shri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik later apologised for the attack on weekend revellers at a Mangalore pub, saying the way the right-wing group acted "was wrong" but insisted it was done to "save our mothers and daughters". From times immemorial the city of Kashi, nesting on bank of Ganga, India's scared river, the city known in recent time also under the names of Varanasi, Banaras or Benaras has been contributing vigorously to the growth and propagation of yoga, undoubtedly the oldest and most fascinating scientific-cum-spiritual tradition of India. [33], The Sri Ram Sena has thanked the NCW for helping spread its message to other states.[34]. [4][5], According to statements of staff at the Amnesia Pub at the Hotel Woodside in the busy Balmatta area of Mangalore, two men approached the front desk of the hotel an hour before the actual attack took place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, reportedly claiming rights to inspect the premises. July 22, 2017. It has received media attention for its acts of moral policing, including the 2009 Mangalore pub attack. They also implicated the pub. [10], In what was termed a shocking statement, the NCW put the blame on the girls who were beaten. 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