The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 19th December 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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Devotees offer prayers to a newly discovered Hanuman idol in Sambhal

• Devotees gathered at the Khaggu Sarai area on Tuesday to offer prayers to a Lord Hanuman idol discovered in the Bhasma Shankar temple, which reopened after being shut for 46 years.
• The temple was cleaned at around 4 a.m., a ‘cholaa’ was offered to Lord Hanuman, and the Hanuman Chalisa was recited, according to the temple priest Shashikant Shukla.
• The Shri Kartik Mahadev Temple, also known as the Bhasma Shankar temple, was reopened on December 13 after being locked since 1978.
• The temple premises include a nearby well.
• Amid heavy security, a smart electricity meter was installed on Tuesday at the residence of Sambhal Lok Sabha MP Sambhal Zia Ur Rehman in the Deepasarai locality.
• SDO-1 of Sambhal, Santosh Tripathi, stated that the team was there to replace the old meter with a smart meter.
• Mamluk Ur Rahman Barq, the MP’s father, mentioned to reporters that the meter installation is routine and involves replacing the old meter with a new one.

Police announce reward for information on accused in Sunil Pal kidnapping case

• Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, announced a ₹25,000 reward for each of the five absconding accused in the comedian and actor Sunil Pal’s kidnapping case.
• The individuals who are absconding have been identified as Lavi Pal, also known as Sushant and Himanshu; Akash, also referred to as Gola and Deependra; Shiva; Ankit, nicknamed Pahadi; and Shubham.
• According to Senior Superintendent of Police Vipin Tada, intensive efforts are underway, including ongoing raids, to trace and apprehend the accused individuals.
• Arjun Karnwal, another accused, was previously arrested by Meerut police after an encounter in connection with the case.
• Sunil Pal was allegedly abducted on December 2 under the pretext of performing at an event.
• The kidnappers detained him for almost 24 hours and freed him after extracting a ransom of ₹8 lakh.
• Following the incident, Sunil Pal’s wife filed an FIR in Mumbai, which was later transferred to Lal Kurti police station in Meerut.
• In a similar incident, Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan was also kidnapped and held hostage in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, recently.

SC maintains status quo in Malankara Church dispute until the next hearing

• The Supreme Court has directed the maintenance of the current situation in the ongoing dispute between the Jacobite and Orthodox factions of the Malankara Church, ensuring no changes take place ahead of Christmas.
• The case will be heard in detail on January 29 and 30.
• A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant decided on status quo due to difficulties expressed by both factions in complying with the December 3 order.
• The December 3 order directed the Jacobite faction to transfer administration of six churches in Ernakulam and Palakkad districts to the Orthodox faction, in line with previous judgments and the 1934 Church constitution.
• Senior advocate C.U. Singh, representing the Orthodox faction, argued that a status quo order contradicts the December 3 decision.
• Justice Kant emphasized the need to prevent untoward incidents and assured that the administration would be strengthened to maintain control.
• The Kerala government was directed to submit details of the Orthodox Christian population, churches under each faction’s control, disputed churches, their current administration status, and parish registers.
• The court urged both groups to maintain peace and harmony and asked the State to mediate.
• The status quo will remain effective until the next hearing in late January.

Important questions

1. Why was the Bhasma Shankar temple reopened after being closed for 46 years?
2. What rituals were performed after the discovery of the Lord Hanuman idol in the Bhasma Shankar temple?
3. What is the reward amount announced by Meerut police for information leading to the arrest of the five absconding accused in the Sunil Pal kidnapping case?
4. When was Sunil Pal allegedly abducted, and what was the nature of the extortion demand made by the kidnappers?
5. What was the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Malankara Church dispute until the next hearing?
6. When will the case between the Jacobite and Orthodox factions be heard in detail?

Important questions

1. Devotees: People who are deeply dedicated to worship or religious practices.
2. Cholaa: A sacred cloth offered to a deity as part of rituals.
3. Premises: The area surrounding or belonging to a particular building.
4. Absconding: Fleeing to avoid arrest or prosecution.
5. Extort: To obtain money or something else through force or threats.
6. Ransom: A sum of money demanded for the release of a person held captive.
7. FIR: An official written document that the police create upon receiving information about a cognizable offense.
8. Status quo: The existing state of affairs, particularly in a dispute or situation.
9. Jacobite faction: A group within the Malankara Church adhering to the Jacobite tradition.
10. Orthodox faction: A group within the Malankara Church adhering to the Orthodox tradition.

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