AIMPLB condemns manhandling of scribe by Shahi Imam

Last Updated: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 21:30

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Lucknow: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Saturday condemned the manhandling of a scribe by Maulana Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, and his supporters during a press conference here earlier this week.

"Though we are not in the know of the incident but beating up of a journalist or anyone is a condemnable act," M A Rahim Quraishi, assistant general of AIMPLB, told reporters.

He was briefing mediapersons on the executive committee's decision to approach the apex court against the Allahabad High Court's judgement in the Ayodhya title suits.

"As Bukhari is not a member of the Board, we are not responsible for his actions," Quraishi said.

The Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid had threatened a local journalist during a press conference on October 14 when he was offended by a question the scribe had asked. The Imam's supporters also beat him up in full public glare.

Senior advocate and convener of the legal cell of the AIMPLB, Y H Muchala, said while answering a question that for Muslims Ram can be respected but cannot be worshipped.

PTI

First Published: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 21:30

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truth - India
Why Imam Bukhari his is not behind the bar till now? Where is the government? He must be treated as a street GOONDAS. If any one is not satisfied with one verdict he has the right for appeal. But first he must prove his association with the disputed site of Ayodhya?
Why all the political parties are maintaining silence against a terrorist like him. This is how the ``SECULAR SCHOOL`` of philosophy of India works.
In my view the court must take the matter SUO MOTO, since it is the violation of the fundamental right of expression of an Indian citizen. In this case the culprit is not only the Imam himself but also the Government, including the highest leadership of the country, they must be treated as the abettor of the crime, and punished accordingly. The punishment must match in intensity as it is being awarded to any culprits.

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mr m.singh, - uk
journalists should controll their tounge as the language,when they ask the questions to somebody. who called them for a press confrence for some kind of messege to convey not to beat the jurnalist. definitely the jurnalist provoked him for something.because we heard so manytimes the reporters not ask very good questions in india.they use very cheap language which shows their crediability.there must be something wrong first.why allthese bullshit occure in india only.don`t you people have your brain.everybody tries to be overconfident.