The SC today asked the CG government to take the NHRC report seriously
and withdraw support to the Salwa Judum:
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Salwa-Judum–SC-tells-Chhattisgarh-to-
follow-NHRC-report/363644
http://www.rediff.com/news/2008/mar/31sc.htm
http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20080919/1056975.html
This is an important development for the democratic and human rights
activists in CG.
VHP leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati killed in Kandhamal, Orissa
Breaking News! Senior VHP leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati , who
has been spearheading the anti-conversion movement in Kandhamal
district in Orissa, was killed by unknown assailants at 9 PM
tonight. The Maoists also killed four other inmates of Jaleshpata
Ashram, where Swami Laxmanananda was staying. Swami Laxmanananda was
80.
The suspected assailants or “Maoists” equipped with grenades and
guns attacked the Ashram at 9 PM and fired shots lobbed grenades
indiscriminately. The limited police staff at the Ashram could not
counter them. According to eye-witness sources, over 100 people
attacked the Ashram. Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati has been working
against alleged forcible conversion by Christian missionaries and
cow-slaughter. He had survived a murderous attempt on his life in
December 2007. His disciples were also attacked by the Christian
goons in the past.
Kandhamal district had seen a communal flare up several times in the
past. Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati was always on hit list of anti-
social elements and Maoists who were accused of triggering the
communal riots in Kandhamal sometimes ago. Ironically, Swami
Laxmanananda Saraswati had received a threatening letter 24 hours
before his death. The letter threatened to eliminate him if he did
not stop working against Christian missionaries.
A high alert has been issued across Orissa. Chief Minister Naveen
Patnaik and other leaders have condemned the attack and appealed the
people for calm and restraint. Security forces have been rushed to
Kandhamal to maintain law and order and prevent a communal flare up.
The incident sent shock wave in Kandhamal and other parts of Orissa.
Meanwhile the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has condemned the attack
and called for a 12-hour Orissa Bandh on Monday. Read more on
Breaking News Online.
http://www.breakingnewsonline.net/2008/08/vhp-leader-swami-laxmanananda-saraswati.html
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