Karnataka CM Declares Pakistan Zindabad Support as Treason

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Wednesday that anyone speaking in favor of Pakistan is committing an act of treason. His remarks came in response to a question about the alleged lynching of a man in Mangaluru, who was accused of shouting the slogan ‘Pakistan Zindabad.’

“If the Pakistan Zindabad slogan was shouted, it is wrong, whoever it is. Inquiry is still going on, a case has been registered, let the report come. It will be clear as to what action should be taken against whom,” said Siddaramaiah, responding to reporters.

The Chief Minister further emphasized, “If anyone speaks in favour of Pakistan, it is wrong, it is treason.”

The incident, which has raised significant public concern, is under investigation by state authorities. Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed that the victim was allegedly lynched in Mangaluru, and those arrested in connection with the incident have claimed that the man shouted the controversial slogan.

“It is being further investigated. Only those arrested said this. Nearly 20 people have been arrested now. Police are also finding out about the person and his origins. We have taken the incident seriously. Further investigations are on, and there were many people who had gone to play the cricket match. They are all being questioned to gather information. Investigation is very serious,” Home Minister G Parameshwara said.

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