Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Oct 7: "We strongly condemn the murder of Zubair at Mukkacherry near Ullal. Congress party has no role to play in Zubair’s murder,” said chief whip of legislative council Ivan D Souza.
He also said that BJP has no moral right to demand minister U T Khader’s resignation over the murder issue.
Addressing media here on Saturday October 7, Ivan D Souza said, "Congress is responsible enough to provide security to the people and we have handled communal issues very effectively. We have taken stringent action against those who have delivered provocative speeches,”
“Murders may occur due to personal or many other reasons. I urge BJP not to politicise murders and give communal colour to any murder as this area is very sensitive and has witnessed several untoward incidents,” he added.
“BJP even claimed that killing has been perpetrated by the drug mafia. I have discussed and brought this matter to the notice of police commissioner T R Suresh. I have been informed that a special cell has been formed to trace drug mafia and we need to contain drug mafia,” Ivan said.
"I request home minister Ramalinga Reddy to send a special squad to Mangaluru to trace the drug mafia especially in border areas where the drug is easily available and transported. I also request the government to provide compensation to Zubair’s family,” he said.
“BJP has no moral right to demand the resignation of U T Khader. He is one of the most secular ministers and there is no point in asking his resignation.” Ivan concluded.
Corporator D K Ashok, Sahul Hameed, M Nazeer and others were present.