Fijilive, २० जनवरी, २००९, Fiji’s largest Hindu organization wants police to stop a group of people who are using its name to swindle money from members of the public.
Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji secretary Vijendra Pratap told Fijlive, “that somebody had tried to use the name of a Hindu temple to get money out of people” recently.
“What we are worried about is that there could be so many people out there who will be using the name of religion to take money from people,” he said.
“We will be going to the police to find out how this could be stopped.”
Pratap said they were called yesterday by a concerned person asking them about a temple which according to the Sabha listing does not exist.
“What had happened is that a group of people are using letterheads and fictitious temple names to make money saying they are organizing fund drives. What we are going to do is give a list of registered temples to the Provincial Council Offices, which then can be used as a reference by the Councils to issue permits.
“This is also considered blasphemy, when you use the god and religion to con people, god will punish these people.”
Police are advising the general public to check permits of those collecting funds in the name of those affected by the recent floods.
Police spokeswoman Ema Mua said people collecting donations should carry with them a permit.
“People will also be aware that corporate bodies such as the Hibiscus Committee and radio stations are collecting money. It is advisable that people who want to help donate money into these bank accounts instead of giving it to people who come knocking on their doors,” she said.
Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji secretary Vijendra Pratap told Fijlive, “that somebody had tried to use the name of a Hindu temple to get money out of people” recently.
“What we are worried about is that there could be so many people out there who will be using the name of religion to take money from people,” he said.
“We will be going to the police to find out how this could be stopped.”
Pratap said they were called yesterday by a concerned person asking them about a temple which according to the Sabha listing does not exist.
“What had happened is that a group of people are using letterheads and fictitious temple names to make money saying they are organizing fund drives. What we are going to do is give a list of registered temples to the Provincial Council Offices, which then can be used as a reference by the Councils to issue permits.
“This is also considered blasphemy, when you use the god and religion to con people, god will punish these people.”
Police are advising the general public to check permits of those collecting funds in the name of those affected by the recent floods.
Police spokeswoman Ema Mua said people collecting donations should carry with them a permit.
“People will also be aware that corporate bodies such as the Hibiscus Committee and radio stations are collecting money. It is advisable that people who want to help donate money into these bank accounts instead of giving it to people who come knocking on their doors,” she said.
जिस भी हिंदू से बात करते हैं वो 2001 के चुनावों के बाद हुई हिंसा की याद से सिहर उठता है. शिराजपुर में पूर्णिमा नाम की 15 साल की लड़की से सामूहिक बलात्कार हुआ. बारीसाल, बागेरहाट, मानिकगंज, चिट्टागोंग समेत दक्षिण और उत्तर बांग्लादेश में अत्याचार का दौर चला. घर, मंदिर, धान की फ़सले जला दी गई. ये हिंसा महीनों चली