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Muslim groups seek fair probe in Karnataka
terror case
Saturday September 01, 2012 12:20:30 AM,
IANS
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Bangalore:
A Muslim federation of over dozen organisations Friday sought a
quick and fair investigation into the arrest of 11 youth suspected
to have links with banned terror outfits LeT and HuJi and plotting
to carry terrors attacks in the city.
"We demand a quick and fair investigation of the case, adherence
to rule of law and reiteration that innocents will not be
harassed," federation convener Masood Abdul Khader told reporters,
a day after police revealed that the accused were arrested
Wednesday from Bangalore and Hubli.
Of the 11 youth, six are from Bangalore, including a scientist
with a state-run defence organisation and a journalist with a
leading English daily and five from Hubli town, about 430km from
here.
"In this context, we would like point out that LeT (Lashkar-e-Taiba)
and HuJi (Harkat-ul-Jihad-e-Islam) are at war with each other and
no person can work for both the terror outfits. We have reason to
doubt the police version," Khader asserted.
Expressing grave concern over the sudden arrests without prior
intimation or arrest warrants, the federation appealed to Governor
H.R. Bhardwaj, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and Home Minister
R. Ashoka to ensure the investigation, including interrogation of
the accused, was held in a transparent and lawful manner without
any undue influence.
"We are of the view that the youth are innocent and their arrest
is a case of mistaken identity. The principle of a person being
innocent until proved guilty should be upheld by all so as to
protect the honour and dignity of their families and friends,"
Khader observed.
The federation has decided to petition the governor, the chief
minister, the home minister, the state police chief Lalrokhuma
Pachau and the Bangalore Police Commissioner Jyotiprakash Mirji
Saturday to complete the investigation at the earliest and release
the accused on bail till charges against them were proved in a
court of law.
"As responsible citizens of this great country, we share the same
concerns as our fellowmen and like peace and harmony to prevail
among all the sections of the people," the federation said in a
statement later.
All the accused have been remanded to 14-day police custody for
further investigations, including interrogation after they were
produced before a local court late Thursday.
The arrests were made by the Karnataka Police for allegedly
plotting to assassinate leading state politicians, high profile
journalists and a media baron in collusion with their handlers in
Saudi Arabia and Dubai.
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