A Real Truth behind Margao Blast Incident !

Sanatan opposers demand NARCO Test of Dr. Athavale, in a meeting at Mashel ! (October 28, 2009)

Mashel (Goa): ‘Mashel Jagrut Nagrik Samiti’ demanded in the meeting organized by them that the founder of Sanatan Sanstha Dr. Jayant Athavale be arrested in Margao blast case and Sanatan’s hermitage in Bandoda be sealed and NARCO test be done of senior seekers of Sanatan along with Dr. Athavale. (‘Mashel Jagrut Nagrik Samiti’ speakers talking anything rubbish just because they have a mouth ! Police investigation is in process with regards to Goa blast. Police have not yet come to any conclusion. Sanatan haters are talking and making above mentioned demands as if Sanatan Sanstha and H.H. Dr. Athavale are terrorists. When a truck full of swords was spotted in ‘Moti dongar’, we did not hear this Samiti conducting any meetings to present this point with such an urge ! - Editor SP)

Samiti’s advocate Mr. Vijay Narvekar, Dr. Kashinath Jalmi, Mr. Yadneshwar Nigalye, Mr. Jawahar Barve, Mr. Ramesh Gawas and Mrs. Jyoti Kunkalkar were present for this meeting. Mr. Ramesh Gawas said, “Sanatan’s bold literature is a big bomb and police should consider this as proof and ban Sanatan Sanstha. (So called scholar Ramesh Gawas can show with examples which of Sanatan’s writings are provocative and to what extent. Other religions openly propagate violence and even act upon it. Has Gawas anytime demanded of banning them? – Editor SP)

Manohar Pararikar is demanding CBI investigation in order to change the direction of investigation of Goa police. (Why shouldn’t Sanatan make the same allegations that Gawas is accusing because of hatred towards Sanatan, about this statement made by Gawas? – Editor SP)

Yadneshwar Nigalye said, “What are these principles which tell that, ‘if you are born as Brahmin then you will attain Moksha (liberation) while if you are born as a Dalit then you will be destroyed’?” (Nigalye’s false invention ! Sanatan is seeking legal advice for legal proceedings against Nigalye, who is defaming Sanatan by intentionally spreading misconceptions about Sanatan in the society, when Sanatan does not teach any such thing ! – Editor SP)

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Search in the Sanatan Ashram completed – Goa Police (October 28, 2009)

Panaji (Goa): Special Police Officer Atmaram Deshpande informed that the search at Sanatan’s Ashram in Ramnathi was completed. He refused to give more information in this regard. This statement was given in the daily ‘Navaprabha’. Deshpande further told as an answer to one of the questions that the “enquiry is going on in a proper direction. In this case we have also doubt some of the members of the Sanstha”. When he was asked about Sanatan’s literature, Deshpande told that the “enquiry is still going on.”

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Press release issued by Sanatan Sanstha
Incorrect statement made by GOA DIG that ‘Sanatan’s ideology is wrong’ !

In an interview to a local channel yesterday, Goa police DIG Ravindra Yadav has made a statement that ‘Sanatan’s ideology is wrong’. This statement of Yadav is incorrect. On what basis has he made such a statement? Goals and objectives of Sanatan Sanstha are submitted to Government when the Sanstha was registered. Mr.Yadav can have clear idea about Sanstha, if he can put some efforts to read and study those goals and objectives. To become more familiar with Sanatan’s ideology he should at least study 10 percent of the literature published by Sanatan in the form of over 150 holy texts and 250 video/audio CDs. Mr. Yadav has raised the point of something being wrong in Sanatan’s teachings In relation to Thane, Vashi and now Margao blast.

Mr. Yadav has also raised question about the so called objectionable writing in Sanatan’s books. Sanatan will not oppose any unbiased inquiry as per law. Our only wish is that the Police should work within the legal framework and do not indulge in prejudiced comments and criticism like political leaders.

Anti-Righteous people should await Court’s decision in Margao blast case !
Since the incident of Goa blast Sanatan opposers and Anti-Righteous people have been relentlessly demanding a ban on Sanatan Sanstha. Anddhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti arranged a public meet in Bandoda, where Sanatan’s Ashram in Goa is located and ‘Citizen for Secularism and Communal Harmony’ arranged one public meet in Margao. Both demanded a ban on Sanatan. Both these organizations are atheist and are anti-Hindu, whereas Sanatan is God believer and Pro-Hindu. Hence the accusations made by these organizations are out of malice and prejudice. We appeal to people not to trust the propaganda done by these organizations. These organizations too should wait for the Court’s decision before linking Sanatan in this matter.

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Home Minister Ravi Naik’s statement : Margao bomb blast case enquiry will be impartial (27 Oct 09)

Even though the investigation of the bomb blast is still in progress and the reason behind the blast is not yet clarified, Mayor Shinkre made baseless statements and tried to create a Religious conflict

Ponda (Goa): In Margao bomb blast case enquiry is going on impartially. Police officers from our department are capable of investigating this case. Investigation is going on and we are gathering evidences. At the appropriate time those evidencess will be shown to the citizens. After receiving an investigation report from the police we are going to take actions on those who are found guilty. No one should create any obstacles in this investigation. Opposition party leaders should not also blabber about this. These were the statements made by Home Minister Ravi Naik today in Savitri hall, Kurti, Ponda in a program arranged on the occasion of ‘Eid’. Muslims from Ponda had arranged this program. At that time Hussain Mulla, Head of the village and Mr. Shailendra Shinkre, Mayor of Phonda Municipality were present on the platform.

Home Minister Naik also told that the bomb blast in Margao was an effort made to disturb the peace in Goa. Malgonda Patil who died in the Mudgaon bomb blast was living in a hut in Sangli. (Absolutely wrong information given by the Home Minister of Goa! – Editor SP) Youngsters who are poor are utilised for doing these types of illegal activities. Now society knows such people. During my tenure as a Home Minister, I have solved many cases. (The criminals are wandering freely in many cases like the 30 incidences of Idol-breaking, Scarlet murder, Murder of young girls’ etc. Home minister Naik, whom is he trying to fool by making such statements? – Editor SP)

Even though there is a requirement of 15 thousand policemen in our department, we are managing properly with 5 thousand policemen. So with a less human power, police department is doing good work. Mayor of the City, Shinkre said that Margao bomb blast was made as an attempt to start a dispute among Muslims and Hindus; but who are doing this will suffer in this case. (Investigation of bomb blast is going on and before realizing any reason behind the bomb blast, Mayor Shinkre is making statements without any proof and creating religious dispute! – Editor SP) It is important for Home Minister Naik that in this case he should give justice to Goa citizens.

Home Minister Naik honoured the youngsters those who were doing ‘Roja’ (fasting) In this program Home Minister Ravi Naik honoured youngsters who were fasting/ ‘Roja’. He also told that he was attending this program from past ten years (Never heard that Ravi Naik honouring those who are going for Pandharpur from Goa or devotees who were fasting during the fair for Lairai Goddess from Shirgoan. From this people should know whom Ravi Naik is pampering ! – Editor SP)

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It is necessary to crosscheck the Teachings of Sanatan Sanstha! -Ravindra Yadav, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Goa
(October 26, 2009)

Sanatan hater Goa police busy in criticizing the approach (thought process) of Sanatan Sanstha instead of investigating the blast

Ramnathi (Goa): How can the seekers of Sanatan Sanstha have any relation to the terrorist activities, when their teaching is about ‘devotion towards God’? So it is necessary to croos check (verify) the teaching of Sanatan Sanstha, said Ravindra Yadav, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Goa commented that it is necessary to cross check (verify) the teachings of Sanatan. He made this statement while he was giving an interview on one of the TV show ‘Head on’ on the ‘Prodent’ TV channel. (Sanatan Sanstha teaches society about Spirituality by giving them the scientific perspective behind Spirituality and encourages the society to commence spiritual practice and guides them on how to live blissful life. It is inappropriate to comment on the teaching of the Sanstha by linking the Sanstha with terrorist activities, when the connection of the seeker of the Sanstha has not yet been established with the terrorist activities ! – Editor SP)

When he was asked, if there is any link of Sanatan Sanstha to the blast, he replied saying,’ in any incident we cannot speak unless we have the evidence. At present, the task of looking for evidence is going on’. When he was asked that there is objectionable matter found in the Holy texts. Yadav further said, ‘we can set up a committee and verify the written matters in the books. The books can be charged under the section 295 and 153’.

When Yadav was asked if they would enquire if there are any links of the Transportation Minister, Sudin Dhavalikar and his wife with the activities of Sanatan Sanstha; he clarified it by saying.’ The police will do all the necessary enquiries that are needed in the investigation without, considering the name of the person or his designation.’ (All those who come in the ashram, do so to do spiritual practice. Besides doing chanting, meditating, the main objective behind serving in the ashram is to experience bliss. These questions do not come as a surprise from those who are not aware of the life in ashram ! – Editor SP)

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The residences of seekers of Sanatan are being searched now ! (October 26, 2009)

Ponda (Goa): After the search of Sanatan ashram for two days, the police are now searching the residences of the seekers. Yesterday the police searched the residence of Mr. Shailesh Behare and today they questioned Mr. Ashok Desai from Kunkalli for two hours. They made the seeker Mr. Bhagavan Naik, from Madkai, come to the police station for questioning and they have taken into custody Mr. Sambhaji Mane from Ramnathi Ashram.

On 24th October, from 11.45am to 5.40pm the police special unit made an ennquiry at the residence Mr. Shailesh Behare. A team of 10-12 people comprising of one officer, police and panch (member of the village administration body) came to his house. They searched the first floor of the house, which is the office of ‘Hindu Dharma Pratishthan’. The police officer just verbally informed Mr. Behare that they have the search warrant and did not give him a copy of the warrant. (When the special unit of police had come for the search of Ramnathi ashram, at that time they were asked for a copy of the ‘search warrant’. Even after that experience the special unit of police did not present the seeker the copy of the search warrant’ ! - Editor SP) During this search, the police took old documents and copies of reports. They also took with them the ‘hard disk’ of the computer for further checking.

Following are the good and bad experiences, of the seeker, regarding the special unit of the police:
1. This police unit did not have a computer to take the ‘Hash Value’ of the ‘Hard Disk’. When they brought a computer from the police station, they realised that the computer did not have a RAM. They had to go back to get it. In this whole process1 and half hour was wasted.

2. The unit did not have a adhesive to make a seal.

3. One of the officers from the special unit forgot his bag at the residence of Mr. Behare. When Mr. Behare informed the police at the police station, the police asked him to bring it to the police station. To which Mr. Behare replied,’ you come and confirm that it is your bag and take it from here.’ Then the police came and took the bag.

4. When the officers of the special unit came to know that Mr. Behare is vegetarian, at that time they showed the courtesy of having non-vegetarian food outside the house.

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Investigation by Ponda police by directly coming inside Sanatan ashram at 11 pm and investigating the papers meant to be burnt (October 26, 2009)

Ponda (Goa): Yesterday night at 11 pm, all of a sudden Ponda police entered the ashram premises with the jeep by giving excuse of enquiry regarding Margao bomb blast. They asked to empty the drum containing rough papers which are used for burning. They collected all the torn papers and started enquiring about them. After knowing that police has entered the premises of ashram, the seeker responsible for ashram administration, Mr. Virendra Marathe went there. He answered all the questions asked by police inspector Mr. Patil. When they started leaving, Mr. Virendra said henceforth it would be good if they first come to Ashram’s reception area and give message to Mr. Virendra and not directly enter ashram with jeep.

After listening to it, the inspector Patil clarified that initially they suspected the seeker’s movements who was taking the drum full of waste papers to burn them, so they started approaching the Ashram, upon this the seeker started walking fast and thus they barged in directly.. Actually seeker was taking the drum at the back side of the ashram where generally papers are burnt and that place is about 200 meters away from the main door of the ashram and also it is at the back door of the ashram. Thus it was impossible to see this seeker who were at the back door from jeep until the jeep actually reaches back door of the ashram. Till date there were two enquiries from police and special investigation bureau which has taken place in the Ashram. All seekers in the ashram have given full support and co-operation for these investigations. This act of police of suspecting the seeker who was taking waste papers to burn makes us suspicious about police. (Can officers from the Special Investigation Bureau take note of this? – Editor SP)

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Entrapment of Sanatan Ashram in Miraj, by the Police, was released after 8 days (25 Oct 09)

Miraj (Maharashtra): The police had entrapped Sanatan ashram located in Brahmanpuri, Miraj since 17th October. It was released today evening. On the dawn of Diwali the police had raided the ashram. All seekers present in the ashram were questioned. During the raid the police did not find anything objectionable. There were discussion among people staying in the locality that what is the reason for keeping Sanatan seekers under confinement when they are co-operating fully with the police.

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Search of Sanatan Ashram at Ramnathi on second consecutive day !

Recurring interrogation on Sanatan’s hermitage is not democratic but like oppressive Muslim rule for those doing Dharma karya!

Madgao (Goa) blast incident

Ramnathi (Goa): Special investigation team of Goa police searched Sanatan’s hermitage at Ramnathi on second consecutive day in relation to Margao blast incident. Since the search was incomplete police department locked ‘Books department’ and ‘computer repair department’. Next morning SIT searched the hermitage again. No one was allowed to go out or come in the hermitage while the search was going on the entire day.

The team verified letters, deeds from ‘Trust department’ and took some documents with them. Then they copied data from ‘accounts department’. Some seekers were asked personal questions and their rooms were searched. Today seekers from ‘Dainik Sanatan Prabhat’ Goa edition were given permission to do seva.

Yesterday, during their search, the squad had taken with them Books published by Sanatan Santha, data related to Sanatan Prabhat stored on two hard discs, Sanatan Sanstha’s trust deed, some registration documents of Sanatan Sanstha, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Sanatan Prabhat’. 

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Do not accuse Sanatan while ignoring its work for welfare of Society ! – Abhay Vartak, Spokesperson, Sanatan Sanstha (October 23, 2009)

A fraudulent plot of the biased Congress who safeguard the terrorists and accuses flawless Sanatan as terrorists!

Mumbai: Sanatan cannot be compared with terrorists organization ‘Simi’ since the aim/policy of Sanatan is to spread science of spirituality in the society. Sanatan has published different types of holy texts for the society. Neglecting the immense work done for the betterment of the society, how can one blame Sanatan for the mistake of a single person and the court has not yet proved that Sanatan’s seekers did the blasts, claimed Sanatan’s spokesperson Mr. Abhay Vartak.
He was answering to the questions from the office of ‘Times Now’ news channel in Mumbai. When 2-3 person’s from the ‘SIMI' organization are caught then we do not say that we should not do investigation against the organization, then when the Sanatan’s people are caught, should we not do investigation against the organization?, this was the question asked on which Mr. Abhay Vartak replied as stated above.
There is demand of investigation against Sanatan. But when it is revelled that the members of NCP are proved to be involved in a murder case then why don’t we use the same law against the National congress and other parties?, this was the question asked by Mr. Abhay Vartak. He further said, the deputy superintendent of Goa police himself has declared in a press conference that ‘there is no evidence that Sanatan sanstha was involved in the bomb blasts’.
Upon hearing the above statement, interviewer of ‘Times Now’ channel ended the interview in hurry.

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The information given by the Home Minister that those died in the blast have revealed the names of their accomplice; has been proved wrong by the police ! (October 22, 2009)

The Home Minister of congress is creating mystery stories like ‘Sherlock Holmes’!

Panaji (Goa): as per the statement made by Home Minister Mr. Ravi Naik, the main accused of the Madagao blast, Mr. Malagonda Patil, had revealed the names of his accomplice to the police, before he died of his injuries when he was carried to hospital. (For the past 5 days, Goa, Maharashtra, and Kernataka Police have not found any thing regarding this incident. The Home Minister Mr. Ravi Naik is making such false statements and is ridiculing himself! – Editor SP)
On the other hand Police officer of CID, Goa Mr. Atmaram Deshpande said that, he is not aware of any such information that was given by the dead accused. (This statement of Mr. Atmaram Deshpande has unmasked the false accusations made by the Home Minister Mr. Ravi Naik; who provided information to the media before the police did. Thus, based on the statements of the police, Sanatan is once again demanding that the CM Mr. Digambar Kamat should run the investigation under his observation! - Editor SP)
Mr. Naik, refused to give any more information about the statement given by Mr. Patil, before his death, by saying ‘it will create hindrance in the investigation of the police’. For the past five days, a special squad of Goa Police and ‘anti terrorism squad’ from Maharashtra, have put many raids on the Ramnathi Ashram of Sanatan Sanstha. However, they have not found anything. During this time, many seekers have been questioned and no one has been arrested.

On whom we should Trust? The police; who is saying that there are no proofs against Sanatan Sanstha or The Home Minister of congress; who is causing unnecessary trouble to Sanatan?

For the past two days, tow senior officers of Police are holding press conferences and saying that there are no proofs found against Sanatan. On the other hand, the Home Minister, Mr. Ravi Naik is claiming that there are proofs. In addition, the police are visiting the Ramnathi Ashram of Sanatan Sanstha every day and are making enquiries. For the past four days, Editor of Sanatan Prabhat group Mr. Pruthviraj Hazare and three seekers of Sanatan Sanstha are being detained in the police station from 8:30 am to 9 pm. So in the end, whom should the people trust? The police - who are saying that, there are no evidence against Sanatan Sanstha; or the Home Minister- who is causing unnecessary trouble?

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There are no evidences of the accusations made by the Home Minister on Sanatan Sanstha: Acknowledgement by Police Superintendent (October 22, 2009)

The Home Minister should resign from his post for making false accusations on Sanatan Sanstha without any evidence

Panaji (21 October) - The Home minister Ravi Naik has been accusing Sanatan Sanstha of having connection with the blasts in Madgao. However, there have been no evidences found in the investigation to confirm this. Therefore, it will be wrong to say that the Sanatan Sanstha has made this blast. The SP (intelligence dept) and police office Atmaram Deshpande stated this in a press conference.
He further said,’ Home minister is my ‘boss’. Therefore, i would not like to speak further on his claim that Sanatan Sanstha is involved in this. (Will the people ever be able to experience ideal government because of this ‘boss’ culture? - Editor SP) No organisation can be accused without any solid proof. If any organisation is accused, then they have the right to seek justice against the accusations made.

Police is not demanding ban on Sanatan Sanstha!
SP Atmaram Deshpande said that the two people who have been killed been this blast are responsible for the blast. (On what basis have the police come to this conclusion? - Editor SP) Even though they are related to Sanatan Sanstha, the police have not demanded a ban on the Sanstha. We have not presented any report saying that any other member of Sanatan Sanstha is involved in this blast. The police cannot take the decision of putting ban on any organisation. The police only investigate. We will present the report after completing full investigation of the blast. Only then will the government be able to make a decision of whether to put a ban on the Sanatan Sanstha or not. The entire investigation will take some time.
The police officer further said, “The police have never had any suspicion about the activities of Sanatan Sanstha for past many years. Even when the Sanstha was being related to the blasts in Mumbai, one cannot hold the entire organisation or the organisation in another state, working under the same name; guilty because of a few people from the organisation.” No connection has been established yet between Malagonda Patil and the riots in Sangali He also stated that, Sangali is the birthplace of Malagonda Patil. Therefore we cannot question, why he visited his town. However, we still have to investigate if he was connected to the riots that happened in Sangali at that time.

No ban on Sanatan until the investigation is completed ! – Decision of the Goa cabinet
Panaji (Goa): In a press conference that was held after the meeting of the council of ministers; CM Digambar Kamat said that the cabinet decided today that ‘the decision of banning or not banning the Sanatan Sanstha should be taken only after the completion of the entire investigation. In this meeting, all the incidences related to the Margao blast were presented in order of occurrence and then this decision was taken.’
He further said that, ‘no one will be held responsible until evidence is found. That is why a decision of putting a ban on Sanatan was not taken. We do not have to involve the intelligence department. Goa state police are capable enough. Police will investigate from all angles. A special squad has been formed for this investigation. Goa police will take help from Maharashtra police as and when the need arises.

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Press Note by Sanatan Sanstha
Sanatan appeals to Goa Citizens : Do not fall prey to instigating statements !

1. Various false news are being published about the Founder of Sanatan Sanstha, H.H. Dr. Jayant Athavale. Some have said that He is admitted in Apollo hospital, Margao. Others have published news that He is to travel abroad on the 24th of October. We had explained in our official press note yesterday that H.H. Dr. Athavale is ill for the past two and a half years. For the last 8 months, He is taking treatment in His room. Also no foreign tour has been planned by him.
2. Over the last 2 days senior police officials have stated clearly in press conference that 'No evidence has been found against Sanatan'. Still the instigation of people against Sanatan is going on in some villages. Some miscreants 'Nurturing dreams of a ban on Sanatan and working for it' are striving for it. They have the support of some politicians looking for political vendetta. However, the common man alert to the truth behind this conspiracy is with Sanatan. Many Goans have affirmed their support to us. They have realised that the investigation of the Margao blast is being conducted purely from a political perspective and that Sanatan has been held ransom for it. Hence, the sympathy of the religious, law abiding Goan is with Sanatan. Sanatan is thankful to all such Goans proud of religion.
Sanatan is taking legal advice against those making instigating statements against Sanatan and thereby defaming it. It is our appeal to all Goans that let us all respect the judicial system. Sanatan is ready to face investigation and is co-operating in it. Hence, till such time that the Court does not come to a conclusion, please do not fall prey to any instigating statements.

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Police still don’t have concrete evidence about Goa Blast - Daily Goa Doot (October 21, 2009)

Closed door meeting between Chief Minister and Home Minister for two and half hours
Margao (Goa): The series of announcements from the senior level came to a halt after a secret meeting between Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Home Minister Ravi Naik on 19th October. This also made it clear that Police have not yet found concrete evidence in this matter.

Journalists had gathered outside the chamber of Superintendent of Police, in anticipation of a hot news bite when they came to know that CM and Home Minister have come to Police HQ. The meeting started at 4.10 in the afternoon and went on till 6.25 pm. During the meeting Police Inspector Alan Disa came out twice but avoided saying anything. At 6.30pm Deputy Police Inspector Serafin Dias and Special Police inspector Chandrakant Patil came out of the chamber. Within five minutes after that both CM and HM came out. All the journalists gathered around them, At that time both of them left after saying that ‘Police Inspector Atmaram Deshpande would conduct a Press Conference in Panaji and that they did not have anything else to say’. Journalists followed them up to their cars but Chief Minister avoided saying anything, even Home Minister did not utter a word. They did not tell anything about what they discussed in the meeting.

A secret meeting behind closed doors, calling senior officers for the meeting, the CM and Home Minister leaving the chamber without saying anything , left reporters baffled. The force and enthusiasm, which was seen in Home Minister’s comments on the night of the blast, had disappeared on the fourth day; implying that the investigating agencies have not found any concrete evidence as yet.

Now Hindus have support of only newspapers like ‘Goa Doot’, ‘Aapla Vartahaar’ and ‘Dainik Samana’!

Appreciation of newspaper ‘Goa Doot’ for putting forth Sanatan’s side boldly in front of the society

Newspaper ‘Goa Doot’ dated 20th October 2009, has published on their first page Sanatan’s side regarding Margao blast incident. For last four days media was giving publicity to news of political conspiracy against Sanatan Sanstha on the first pages of their newspapers. We appreciate the newspaper ‘Goa Doot’ for putting forth Sanatan’s side boldly along with the investigation news of the police.

Praiseworthy news article of ‘Dainik Samana’
On 20th October, Shiv Sena’s newspaper ‘Dainik Samana’ has published on their first page the news of press conference validation submitted by Sanatan about Margao blast incident.. In this news they have proved Goa Congress government’s conspiracy against Sanatan Sanstha by publishing news such as treating ‘Sanatan Sanstha as terrorist organization’ and ‘demanding closure of Sanatan Sanstha by Goa government’ ‘Dainik Samana’ has always shown faith and trust in Sanatan Sanstha and Dainik Sanatan Prabhat. Even though ‘Dainik Samana’ is like big brother to the Sanatan Prabhat we cannot stay without expressing our sincere appreciation for their support!

Newspaper publishing both sides of the news!
On 20th Oct 2009, one local newspaper in Goa has published on their first page, news on ‘Investigation of police’ and ‘Sanatan Sanstha’s report’ side by side. The news about intentional delay and procrastination by Police in handing over dead body of Mr. Malgonda Patil to his relatives is also published on the same page.

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There is absolutely no participation of seekers of Sanatan’s Sanstha, Bandoda (Ramnathi Ashram) in any suspicious incidence. !– Goa Transport minister, Mr. Sudin Dhawalikar (October 21, 2009)

Panji (Goa): Goa Transport Minister Mr. Sudin Dhawalikar commented that Sanatan Sanstha’s branch at Bandoda has absolutely no participation to any suspicious incidences. All that is done in this branch is publication of periodicals, publication of Holy texts and meditation (spiritual practice). His response to the recent Madgoan situation is published in ‘The Times of India’ issue of 20th October.

Mr. Dhawalikar said, ‘The incidence is unfortunate. If at all the Sanstha is involved then they should be punished.’

When asked about his wife he replied, ‘My wife Mrs. Jyoti Dhawalikar has been associated with Sanatan Santha since last 4 years, and is following Dhyanyoga. She visits ashram 3-4 times in a week for couple of hours a day. I don’t see anything wrong in this.’ He also said, ‘Not only ashrams of this organization, but in my constituency there are various temples and other ashrams. My father too was a priest.’

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Arrest of Sanatan seekers certainly does not prove involvement of the Sanatan Sanstha says Superintendent of Police, Mr. Pratapsingh Patankar (October 21, 2009)

In connection with the Madgao bomb blast Mr. Amit Devgekar hailing from Kalne in Dodamarg has been taken into police custody as a suspect. This has alerted the police machinery in Sindhudurg district. Night patrolling has been increased. Also security along the coastal belt has been tightened. When asked whether the Sanatan Sanstha seekers in Sindhudurg has been kept under strict vigilance the District Police Superintendent, Mr. Pratapsingh Patankar replied with conviction that arrest of Sanatan seekers certainly does not prove its involvement. However he said they had resorted to security measures and given directives to police accordingly. This news appeared on the 19th October 2009 issue of the ‘Daily Prahar’, page 9.

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Margao (Goa): The blast at Margao was to target chief minister Digambar Kamat.Through this, there was a motive to spread terrorism throughout the state. This possibility was put across by the congress spokesperson Ramakant Khalap in one of the yesterday’s press conference. (Lifted tongue and started talking – this is the way Khalap is making statements! Until now throughout the investigation, no one has said like this and it seems that Khalap is making his own self investigation! – Editor SP)

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Police procrastination in handing over the body of Malgonda Patil to his relatives, Yogesh Naik died (October 21, 2009)

Relatives of Malgonda Patil return to their village without his body due to the inhuman and incompetent Goa Police

Panaji (Goa): Since 18th October 2009 citing a variety of reasons the Goa Police are procrastinating the process of handing over the body of the Sanatan seeker Malgonda Patil to his relatives. Finally fed up of this after two days of a patient wait the relatives of the victim hailing from Jat district in Sangli returned to their village leaving the responsibility of delivering the body to Sangli, to the Goa Police.

Sheer hatred of Hindus by politicians and the police is the reason for the body of Malgonda Patil not being handed over to his relatives on time. Contrary to this in Miraj when Hindus erected the Afzal Khan gate wall people of other religions protested after which with political pressure the gate wall was immediately removed. This goes a long way to show how concerned the Congress government is about removing the Afzal Khan gate wall and is so full of hatred for the dead body of a Hindu.


Sequence of events

18th October 2009 : Goa Police told relatives of Malgonda Patil that they would hand over his body if they brought all the required documents. So they left Sangli with a hearse van in the night and arrived in Goa on the morning of 19th October 2009.

19th October 2009 : The police said, “ The post-mortem is not yet done. We will hand over the body to you tomorrow.” So the relatives patiently waited.

20th October 2009 : The police said,”The post-mortem will take 2-4 more days”. Second victim of the Madgao bomb blast , Yogesh Naik succumbs to his injuries Yogesh Naik, the second victim fatally injured in Friday’s bomb blast in Madgao finally succumbed to his injuries when undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College, on 20th October 2009 at 5 p.m. ,as per information received from the Police Inspector Mr. Omprakash Kudtarkar. Malgonda Patil, a seeker of the Santan Sanstha was killed in this blast on 17th October 2009. Yogesh Naik was a resident of Talaulim village in Phonda.

His mortal remains were taken to his residence thereafter and consigned to the flames in his village crematorium around 6.30 p.m. amidst a crowd of relatives and villagers. He is survived by his parents and three brothers.

The Santan family shares in the bereavement of Yogesh Naik’s family and extends heartfelt sympathies to them.

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People will answer conspiracy of Congress to defame Sanatan ! – Abhay Vartak, Spokesperson, Sanatan Sanstha (October 20, 2009)

Fitting replies by the spokesperson of Sanatan to the allegations made against it at Press Conference in Panvel

Panvel (Maharashtra): At a Press Conference in ‘Kashyap Hall’ at Old Panvel, which was full of Media reporters, Sanatan Sanstha’s Spokesperson Mr. Abhay Vartak spoke about the handling of Margao blast in Goa – ‘Soon after the incidence of blast at Margao and before the investigations about the blast began; Home Minister of Goa, Mr. Ravi Naik declared involvement of Sanatan Sanstha. . As a result, the Media is broadcasting news defaming Sanatan Sanstha continuously since last two days. This is nothing but the conspiracy of Congress Rulers to defame and finish off a Pro-Hindu organization. People will give appropriate answer to this conspiracy.’ This Press Conference was organized by Sanatan Sanstha. At this time, office bearer of Sanatan Sanstha Mr. Vivek Naphade was also present.

The language of banning Sanatan is immature and a laughing matter !
Mr. Vartak further said, “Sanatan’s activities are spreading rapidly all around the world. Many Advocates, Doctors, Engineers, Businessmen are in this Sanstha since last 15-16 years and are tirelessly making efforts for the awakening of Nation and Dharma. Thousands of seekers are doing Spiritual practice as per guidance by Sanatan, and many more are following the Sanstha’s guidance. How would such Sanstha perform an act of Terrorism? When a murder case was registered against Nationalist Congress’s member Padamsingh Patil, no one accused Congress Party. Is it appropriate to defame whole organization, if someone out of thousands of members of organization, does any wrong action? The suggestion to ban ‘Sanatan’ is similar to closing down a school if 1 or 2 students of that school do not behave well. Such demand is immature and nothing but a laughing matter !

There are two possibilities in this case, either Malgonda Patil was responsible for the blast or he was killed due to some conspiracy. It is an injustice on Sanatan that the latter possibility is completely ignored and only the former possibility is taken into account for the investigation of blast. Mr. Vartak asked, “if tomorrow a blast occurs in the vehicle of Chief Minister, then would the authorities investigate who did it or would they investigate that ‘the Chief Minister did the blast?

Sanatan will challenge in the Court against unlawful stand of Government!
Mr. Vartak said, “ If Goa Government thinks that they can do anything just because they are in power, , then People will give them proper answer in the future. Sanatan is going to challenge the Government in the Court for such injustice. Sanatan has never adopted path of violence. It is clear stand of Sanatan that whoever will be found guilty in the investigation, they should be punished as per Law. For this reason, Sanatan is fully co-operating with the Police.

Goa’s Congress Government is opposing Sanatan due to its work of uniting Hindus !
Mr. Vartak said, “Sanatan created awareness in people on large scale about incidents of desecration of Deities’ Idols in Temples. This was resulted in Unity of Hindus and it also proved inactiveness of Goa Government. So, it may be possible that the Goa Government is holding grudges against Sanatan and has done the conspiracy to trap Sanatan in this incidence. . This is why the Home Minister is alleging Sanatan’s involvement even before the investigation is completed and going to the Judges.”

Who is going to compensate the loss to Sanatan due to this defamation?
Mr. Vartak further said, “Even though nothing has been proved in the investigations of Margao blast, some Congress Ministers in Goa are defaming Sanatan for their political selfishness and the Media is also broadcasting the defamatory news. Who will compensate the loss to Sanatan when tomorrow it is proved that Sanatan was not involved? Goa’s opposition leader and Ex-CM of Goa Mr. Manohar Parrikar said in the Press Conference that Sanatan should file lawsuit against the Media defaming them. So we are requesting the Media that they should not get carried away with the false allegations of the political leaders, and not defame organization like Sanatan, which works for Spirituality and Righteousness.

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Press Note by Sanatan Sanstha
Goa Home Minister should not probe Margao Blast with Political gesture!

Home Minister of Goa Mr. Ravi Naik wants to get ahead of his colleagues in the cabinet of m inisters, so he wants to make issue of Margao blast for political gain and for that he wants to trap Sanatan Sanstha. Goa assembly opposition leader Mr. Manohar Parrikar has focused on this fact and he is exposing involvement of politics in Margao blast case. We condemn Mr. Ravin Naik, Home Minister of Goa who wants to give political colour to Margao blast probe.

It is honest request of Sanatan that Margao Blast probe should be done without any partiality. But if Home Minister is trying to trap Sanatan with the help of police for political gain, then Sanatan will also resist against it in a democratic manner.

We will lodge complaint against terror of Investigation Agencies!
Police continued their behavior of terror while investigating in Sanatan ashram at Ramnathi even on the third day. Police took custody of some objects in ashram without any intimation on 18 October. When seekers asked to have some proof/note of these objects, the Police said, “We have come here to seal your ashram. So do you want note of the custody of these objects or should we seal this Ashram?” We are very sad due to such behavior of police even though Sanatan ashram is giving full co-operation to the investigation. So we will definitely resist against such injustice in legal way at the right time.

It is injustice to have nationwide enquiry of seekers of Sanatan !
Government Investigation agencies are now again probing Sanatan Sanstha with the reason of Margao blast. Police are enquiring seekers of Sanatan going at their homes in Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala and Gujarat state. This is nothing but the plot of Congress to harass seekers of Sanatan. Sanatan is resisting Congress Government from philosophical dimension, but it is shameful that Congress is not battling on intellectual level and it is using other inappropriate ways to finish ‘Sanatan’.

There is no need to impose Labour Law for seekers in Ashram !
Police had enquiry at Sanatan’s printing press in Margao on 18 October. police officials have agreed that there was not any objectionable matter. But now police are raising the point that the printing press is not having book for workers as per Labour Law. Seekers in all Sanatan ashrams do not work as salaried employee,but they work there as seekers with devotional service towards Dharma. So seekers can not be compared with labour. So this point is baseless and it is raised without any reason.

Sanatan publishes information of Police enquiries so that everyone should know atrocities on Sanatan by Congress Government !
Before 8-10 days, Goa Police called in Ramnathi Ashram to have enquiry about ‘F.C.R.A.’. In this enquiry they had name of Late Malgonda Patil. Some Media persons are questioning that ‘Why Sanatan Prabhat has published this information?’. Today’s Government is feeding well to the terrorists like Mohammad Afzal Guru and harassing Pro-Hindus by accusing them as terrorist through the police. From last year onwards, police are enquiring Sanatan Sanstha at various locations. ‘Sanatan Prabhat’ was publishing that information so that the Society can be aware of the fact how Government is doing injustice to Sanatan.

Creating awareness is essential to remove malpractice in Hindu Dharma !
Sanatan Sanstha carries out campaigns against malpractices that have come up in Hindu Dharma in Ganesh Festival, Navaratri Utsav and Narkasur Festival. In the beginning, Sanatan conducted these campaigns with the help of posters and pamphlets to create awareness against these malpractices. Now the society has became aware of these malpractices in Hindu festivals and at many places, such malpractices are stopped. So now we are creating awareness through daily news papers and weekly and monthly publications.

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There is no evidence of involvement of Sanatan Sanstha in Goa Blast : Goa Dy. Inspector General (October 20, 2009)

Panaji (Goa): Investigation done by Police in case of Madgao blast has been confirmed that late Malgonda Pa til and seriously injured Mr. Yogesh Naik were involved in the blast. This duo carried the bomb and it exploded accidently, but it has been also confirmed that there is no involvement of any other organization in Madgao blast. We have not found any evidence of involvement of Sanatan Sanstha in the blast. Also we have not arrested anyone in this case. But there is lot of similarity between the Madgao blasts and the blasts occurred at Vashi and Thane. Madgao blast accused Malgonda Patil was in contact with Tha ne blast accused Vikram Bhave. This information was given by Deputy Inspector General of Goa Mr. Ravindra Yadav in the Press Conference held here in the late evening.

Mr. Yadav further said, “Late Malgonda Patil was holding important post at Sanatan’s Ashram at Ramnathi and Sangli. It has been also revealed that 3 German citizens are living in Sanatan Ashram at Ramnathi. These foreigners have not filled ‘Form C’; so we are going to take action against the Ashram management. These foreigners were living in Ashram with Visitor’s Visa. Police took into custody the editor of ‘Sanatan Prabhat’ Mr. Pruthviraj Hazare, and Mr. Virendra Marathe and have done investigation. . Investigation was also done with Sanatan Sanstha ’s founder Dr. Jayant Athavale, but as his health is not in good condition since last 3 months he is bedridden, it was not possible to do more inquiries. It has been confirmed that the two-wheeler in Madgao Blast does not belong to Mr. Bakhale; but, it belongs to Mr. Suresh Naik, the brother of Mr. Yogesh Naik.”

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Mr. Manohar Parrikar gives fitting reply to allegation of Home Minister Ravi Naik (October 20, 2009)

Ponda (Goa): Leader of the opposition Mr.Manohar Parrikar today strongly commented on the defamatory statements of Mr. Ravi Naik, Home Minister of Goa regarding Sanatan Sanstha. Mr. Parrikar said, “According to the information given by the media he ( without mentioning the name of home minister) was ahead in providing information on the scooter involved in the accident. As if the honourable Minister had full information that the scooter belonged to the relative of his opponent in the Ministry.

He was very pleased to provide such information. This is absolutely wrong. As per the information received by me the said scooter was sold by the relative of the minister and had been transferred on the name of concerned people. The politicians should not give political colours to such incidents. Maximum possible wrong information is being disseminated in this case and hence I am worried that justice may not be done.

In the case of confiscation of swords in a truck, a simple case is not filed yet even after 18 months. The truck which was caught for carrying swords was registered on the basis of fake identity card which makes it very serious offence. The Police ought to have gone deep in that case. Similarly only one person was arrested in connection with the breakage of temples and Idols. But what happened next ? Is Goa police and Government interested in this case ? The Police had no planning of clearing the crowd and security after the Madgao blast. The fact that the Police utterly failed in driving away the crowd from the place of incident, itself indicates the type of training they receive.’

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Date : 20.10.2009

Home minister Ravi Naik has given false information to the media that, ‘Malgonda Patil who died in the Margao blast was the administrator of Sanatan ashram’. The administration of the ashram was not looked after by Malgonda Patil. No evidence has been found so far to ban Sanatan. Hence, Ravi Naik has declared that Malgonda Patil was the administrator of the ashram because, ‘By labelling Malgonda Patil as the administrator of the ashram, it will be easier to ban Sanatan’.

* Since the 18th October, citing various reasons, the police have procrastinated in giving the dead body of Malgonda Patil into the custody of his relatives. On 19th October they said that, ‘The dead body cannot be given to the relatives as the post-mortem was pending’. Consequently, these relatives returned to Sangli today. It is shameful that the government of Goa is not efficient enough to give the dead body to the relatives even after 4 days.

* The police have indicated that action will be taken on the ashram administrator for not giving information about a French family staying in the Sanatan Ramnathi ashram. Sanatan has always followed all the laws. We sadly agree that this digression happened due to our ignorance about this law. There is frequent news in many newspapers about foreign nationals taking control of land and indulging in shady activities. The people should think about the reasons why the police find a family residing in the Sanatan ashram to study ‘The Indian culture and Spirituality’ more objectionable rather than these shady foreigners.

* Some newspapers have published the news that ‘The Founder of Sanatan Sanstha, H.H. Dr. Jayant Athavale is to be investigated and is to be detained as He is to travel abroad on the 24th of October’ quoting the Deputy General of Police, Ravindra Yadav. H.H. Dr. Jayant Athavale is ill for the past two and a half years. Since the last 8 months, even within the room He has to walk with support. Also no foreign tour has been planned by Him. Hence, there is no question of detaining Him.

* The residents of Bandoda, Goa, where the Sanatan ashram is located have planned a public meeting on 21.10.09. As the Margao blast issue is going on with political vengeance, considering the possibility of harm to the ashram by workers of political parties and anti-social elements, we request protection from the government via this press note.

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Date : 19.10.2009

To do political one-upmanship on his own cabinet colleagues, Home minister Ravi Naik is
politicising the Margao blast and effort is on to victimise Sanatan Sanstha in the process. The
leader of opposition in the Goa assembly, Mr. Manohar Parrikar has thrown light on this and has brought the politics in the case into the open. We denounce Home minister, Ravi Naik’s attempt to give a political twist to the Margao blast case.

It is Sanatan’s sincere wish that the investigation of the Margao blast be conducted impartially. However, if the Home minister will try to hold Sanatan to ransom with the help of police for his political benefit, then Sanatan will protest in legitimate manner.

Sanatan will complain against the high-handedness of the investigating agencies
While investigating in the Sanatan’s Ramnathi, Goa ashram on the 18th October the police
took some objects from the ashram into custody without any prior notice. The seekers asked the police about the record of these objects as per the rules. The police responded by threatening, ‘We have come to seal the ashram. Do you want a record of the objects or should we seal the ashram?’ We are grieved that despite full co-operation from Sanatan in the police investigation, we are receiving such threats. Hence, we will seek justice against this injustice at the appropriate time.

Investigating Sanatan seekers throughout the country is injustice
Using the Margao blast as an excuse the government investigating agencies have once
again started investigating Sanatan seekers. Police are visiting the seekers’ homes in Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala and Gujarat and interrogating them. Sanatan opposes Congress from an ideological standpoint. However, Congress is using ‘muscle-power’ to finish Sanatan.

Do not apply labour laws to the seekers in the ashram
On 18th October, the police investigated the Sanatan press in Margao. Here police brought
up the point that there were no worker registers as per labour law. The seekers in all Sanatan
ashrams do not work as workers, but as volunteer seekers. They cannot be compared to workers.

Sanatan gives publicity to the police investigations to make the society aware of the injustices being perpetrated by the Congress government on Sanatan
Some days back the police had called the Sanatan Ramnathi ashram in context of the
‘F.C.R.A.’ Some asked us ‘Why we published news about this investigation in ‘Sanatan Prabhat’?’

The present government is nurturing terrorists like Mohammad Afzal and perpetrating atrocities on the Hindutattvawadis considering them to be terrorists. To make the society aware of this unjust investigation, we publish this news in ‘Sanatan Prabhat’.

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