The controversial issue of Muslim girls wearing ‘hijab’ in educational institutions, which had hit national headlines last year with a government pre-university college in Udupi banning it inside classrooms, does not appear to be a serious campaign issue for the May 10 elections to the Karnataka Assembly.
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The BJP government in the state had in an order last year banned wearing of hijab inside campuses after the controversy broke out, saying 'any clothing that would disturb equality, integrity and public law and order' will not be allowed
Mangaluru, Sept 13: Police on Tuesday said they have arrested four people on the charge of destroying the CCTV and the fencing put up at the Someshwar beach to prevent illegal sand transportation.
The tipper lorry used by the accused has been seized, the police said.
The CCTV was installed on the instruction of district deputy commissioner to keep an eye on illegal sand-transporting near Someshwar temple and the beach, they said.