Hindu activist Shrikanth Poojari from Karnataka, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in the riots after the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992, was released from jail on Saturday, a day after a court granted him bail in the 31-year-old case.
#WATCH | Karnataka: VHP leaders reach Hubbali Sub Jail to welcome Shrikanth Pujari, who was granted bail by the court in Hubballi. Shrikanth Pujari was arrested for alleged involvement in the riots after the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. pic.twitter.com/TawCkicaJn
— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2024
Leaders of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad reached Hubbali jail to welcome Poojari, who said: “…Police did not give me a warrant before arresting me… I will visit Ayodhya on January 19 to attend the pran pratishtha (consecration) ceremony at the Ram temple…”
#WATCH | Karnataka: Shrikanth Pujari says "…Police did not give me a warrant before arresting me…I will visit Ayodhya on 19th January to attend the Pran-Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Ram Temple…" pic.twitter.com/tnvR4v5Tlp— ANI (@ANI) January 6, 2024
On Friday (January 5), a sessions court granted bail to the karsevak, who was arrested last week. The opposition BJP had been holding protests against the arrest and demanded his release. The BJP has accused the Congress government of being harsh on Hindus, and also indulging in minority appeasement.
The Congress had charged the BJP with politicising the issue. Chief minister Siddaramaiah had described Poojari as a “social miscreant” and “criminal suspect” and said he is facing allegations of involvement in 16 antisocial activities, including illegal liquor sales, gambling and matka.
The additional district and sessions court judge Parameshwara Prasanna B announced the order granting bail. The government counsel had submitted objections on January 4 and claimed that Poojari was wanted in several other cases and had been avoiding attending court hearings.
(With PTI inputs)
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