Bengalaru: Saffron flags hoisted in marketplace by Hindu National group Baj Rang Dal
Bengalaru police remain silent as residents file complaint against the Baj Rang Dal, a Hindu national group, after numerous Saffron flags were seen hoisted in the marketplace of Vijaynagar, Bengalaru.
Event Date: May 18, 2020Event Location: Vijaynagar Market, Bengalaru
Suspects: Harsha Muthalik, Baj Rang Dal Member
Shiv Kumar, Baj Rang Dal Member
Officials Accountable: Ramesh Bhanot, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vijaynagar
Arrests: No
First Incident Report: Not Filed
Case Update: Complaints were filed by the following vendors and organizations:
Bengaluru Jilla Beedhi Vyapari
Sanghatanegala Okkuta
Vijayanagar Street Foods and Vegetable Vendors Welfare Association
Advocate Maitreyi Krishnan of the All India People's Forum
Sindhu Rao, Resident of Vijaynagar
Gowri, Activist of the Karnataka Janashakti Organisation
Maitreyi Krishnan, a lawyer and member of the All India Central Council for Trade Union
Statement:
Sources:
5. May 22, 2020, Deccan Herald
6. May 30, 2020, Deccan Herald
8. May 24, 2020, The News Minute
9. May 26, 2020, New Indian Express