Chennai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an absconding accused in a case relating to Bomb Blast at the RSS Chennai headquarters. The accused, Mushtaq Ahmed, was absconding for the last 24 years. The CBI had registered a case on the request of Tamil Nadu Government and taken over the investigation of the case from State Police which was earlier registered at their Chetpet Police Station and later transferred to CB-CID, Chennai. The incident happened on August 8, 1993 at about 1.45 p.m. when a powerful bomb blast occurred in the RSS State headquarters at MV Naidu Street, Chetpet, resulting in the death of 11 persons and injuring seven others with extensive damage to the building.
After completion of the investigation, the CBI filed chargesheets against 18 accused persons U/S 120-B r/w 302, 324, 326, 419, 436, 201, 153-A, 109 & 34 of IPC, Sec.9 B(1)(b) of Explosives Act, Sec. 3,4,5 and 6 of Explosives Substances Act and Sec. 3(1), 3(2), 3(3) & 3(4) of TADA(P) Act, 1987. The said absconder, who was instrumental in procuring explosive substances for the terrorist attack and in arranging hideouts for the prime accused in the incident, in various places, was absconding right from the stage of investigation. Since he could not be traced out even after strenuous efforts, the TADA Court, Chennai, on January 5, 1994, ordered Proclamation against him. On June 21, 2007, the Special Judge, TADA Court-II, Chennai, pronounced judgment against the remaining accused persons convicting 11 and acquitting 4 and charges abated against two accused persons, who had died. The trial was pending against the
absconding accused.
Hindu Shakthi Sangamam
Chennai: Perambur unit of RSS organised Hindu Shakthi Sangamam on December 31, 2017 at Bakthavatsalam Nagar. The function was presided over by Chairman of Rajasthan Association, TN, Shri Ashok Kumar Mehta in the presence of NIA freedom fighter Shri Iruthayamani. Mahanagar Sanghachalak Shri Kalyan Singh, Perambur Bagh Sanghachalak Shri Parshav Kumar were also present. Prant Sampark Pramuk Shri Prakash addressed the gathering along with Shri Ashok Mehta and Shri Iruthayamani. n
RSS keeps the Indians safe
Kottayam: Retired Supreme Court judge Shri KT Thomas said he feels that the Sangh imparts discipline to its volunteers for “protection of the country”. He said after Constitution, democracy and the armed forces, the RSS is the factor that has made people in India safe. Addressing an RSS instructors’ training camp at Kottayam, Shri Thomas further said: “If an organisation has to be given credit for freeing the country from Emergency, I would give that to the RSS.”
“Snakes have venom as a weapon to defend (themselves against) attacks on them. Similarly, the might of man is not meant to attack anyone. I appreciate the RSS for teaching and believing that physical strength is meant to guard (oneself) against attacks. I understand that the physical training of RSS is to defend the country and the society at the time of attacks,” he added.
The former judge of the Supreme Court said, “If asked why people are safe in India, I would say that there is a Constitution in the country, there is democracy, there are armed forces, and fourthly the RSS is there. What prompts me to say is that the RSS had worked against the Emergency.” n
Time to utilise Women Power
Jaipur: “Women have to play an active role in making Bharat a developed nation. Need of the hour is that the talent of women is utilised in a proper manner and they are motivated to come out from their homes to join the
industries,” said Union Minister
of State for Agriculture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat while addressing the IIF 2018 on January 7.
He pointed out that the Central Government has provided loans under Mudra Scheme to nine crore youth and 76 per cent of them are women.
Union Minister of State for River Development Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal stressed the need to
promote women in industries. Purnima Voria who came from the US wondered that Americans are turning to celebrate Rakhi Day, while the Indians are mad after Valentine Day. Smt Shailesh Shekhawat, Smt Chhaya Najappa from Khadi Board also spoke. n
No Need of War for Peace
Ujjain: RSS Sarsanghachalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat, along with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bhanpura Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Divyanand Teerth, inaugurated the three-day ‘Shaiv Mahotsav on January 7. Addressing the gathering Shri Bhagwat said, “Lord Shiva is the symbol of world unity. The first name of Lord Shiva was Rudra, which means power. There is no point in being Shiva without power. Rudra was Shiva who destroyed all evil powers. The character of a nation or an individual should be like Shiva. There is no need of war for peace. For this, all selfishness needs to be sacrificed.”
The ‘Shaiv Kala Sangam’ exhibition based on Lord Shiva provided detailed description of His eternal forms. Shaiv sect established in ancient India was exhibited through pictures. The pictures on the significance of 12 Jyotirlingas and ancient beliefs were beautifully exhibited. A postal stamp was also issued. A grand temple of ‘Bharat Mata’ was dedicated to public on January 4 by RSS Sarsanghachalak Shri Bhagwat along with Sadhvi Ritambhara. n
Hyderabad runs for Girl Child
Hyderabad: Gachibowli Stadium was buzzing with activity on January 7 morning as around 7,000 city folks turned up to take part in the Run for Girl Child. The Run was organised to spread awareness about women empowerment and the need to educate girl child. The run was flagged off by Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism, Dr Mahesh Sharma, Chevella MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, IG Prisons (Maharashtra) Lakshminarayana and MLAs Kishan Reddy, Laxman as well as HCU Vice Chancellor Apparao. State Finance Minister Eetala Rajender attended the closing ceremony. He also felicitated the winners.
Union Minister Dr Mahesh Sharma said, “India is the land of Devis and Devatas. It is the duty of every citizen to save the girl child.” The star attraction of the Run was Jayanthi Sampathkumar, the fastest marathon runner dressed in a sari. RSS Telangana Prant Karyavaha Shri Aekka Chandra Sekhar, Prant Pracharak Shri Devender, Sewa Bharati, State president Shri Dundurupu Durga Reddy also joined the Run. Many Corporates and IT companies also participated. Many families from gated communities also participated. Over 400 beneficiaries of Kishori Vikas Project of Sewa Bharati joined the Run. n
