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Sub: Condemn report telecasted on Indian TV regarding H.H. Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS)

Dear sir
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The 9:00 PM show on the 6th of April on India TV telecasted the information and report on the re-marriage of Taliban terrorist Baitullah in Waziristan, Afghanistan .

In between this report, pictures of His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS) performing his nikah had been inserted amid constant background talk on terrorism. In what regards do you think His Holiness is connected with the terrorists? Do you even have an inkling of who you are talking about?

His Holiness is amongst the only four persons in the world who are awarded with the address of “His Holiness” including the Dalai Lama and the Christian Pope. And His Holiness is also awarded with the title of “Ambassador of Peace” by many major nations of the world.

This is an utter lack of knowledge, information and professional journalism from India TV’s part. If India TV is not aware of such a unique personality, then it is not our fault. India TV is a news channel and it ought to know better. This is certainly not the ethics of journalism way? Or is it?

India TV is now apologizing for the grave error they have committed. But merely a statement on the bottom of the screen with the word “afsos” won’t do. India TV has to take up the responsibility of this severe mistake and this includes all stakeholders of India TV including their chief editor and journalist.

We, the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community, demand a full fledge from the concerned reporter and the chief editor of India TV. We demand the apology of your misconduct to be telecast as long and as repeatedly as the error and on the same show and at the same time (prime time), which should grasp the same audience which watched on the evening of 6th April.

We also demand necessary actions to be taken against the reporter for such a grave mistake.

Although the damage has been done, we think this is the only way the reputation of His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS) can be mended (albeit only partially).

We sincerely hope that you understand that we are hurt to the depth of our soul and this letter is been written from a crying heart. This is a matter of great insult to our beloved Maula (TUS) and to the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community as a whole.

Regards,

MURTAZA

MOB NO:+[protected]

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Rashida K
Seattle, US
Apr 07, 2009 10:35 am EDT

This is a highly irresponsible behavior shown by India TV. In the process of causing harm to the image of our community India TV has also caused grave damage to its own reputation as a trustworthy news channel. You have lost your credibility.

We demand an apology by the news reporter as well as the chief editor to be telecast on prime time (repeatedly like the fabricated news was). When the error committed is so grave just an small apology in text at the bottom of the screen is not enough.

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burhanuddin (the follower)
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 10:19 am EDT

I AM HERE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE STUPIDITY THAT HAV BEEN MADE BY THE INDIATV ABOUT OUR HISHOLINESS, HAVE U EVER THOUGHT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN- IT EXPLAINS THE FOLLYNES OF YOURS TO BLAME SUCH A SPRITUAL PERSONALITY ...THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THE STAFF OF INDIA TV HAVE TO REGRET FOR THIS MISTAKE... AND ALWAYS TWICE THINK ABOUT THE ARTICLE WHICH YOU ARE GOING TO TELECAST ...IF YOU DONT REGRET ON YOUR MISTAKE YOU WOULD DRAG TO THE COURT ...

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husain saeed
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 10:19 am EDT

Husain,
To rajat sharma ...
so u call ur self that u r made 4 janta . till today u have only visited the "janta ki adalat " .if u dnt resign frm journalism v sware 2 drag u 2 the "kanuni court" ...
waiting 4 ur reply ...
husain saeed
[protected]

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Adeel Mandviwala
, AE
Apr 07, 2009 9:40 am EDT

A public apology on all the major news channels of India should be aired to compensate for this shameful act.
Responsible journalism is the need of the hour, indeed misreporting and forging something like this can ignite unforseen and unwanted conflicts between communities.
Adeel Mandviwala
Dubai, UAE

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Kishore
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 9:28 am EDT

DEAR ALL,
PLEASE READ THIS

http://www.indiatvnews.com/Common.aspx?path=29/285
http://www.indiatvnews.com/Common.aspx?path=29/285
http://www.indiatvnews.com/Common.aspx?path=29/285
http://www.indiatvnews.com/Common.aspx?path=29/285
http://www.indiatvnews.com/Common.aspx?path=29/285
http://www.indiatvnews.com/Common.aspx?path=29/285
http://www.indiatvnews.com/Common.aspx?path=29/285

THANKS

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BURHAN
, KW
Apr 07, 2009 9:13 am EDT

We fully agree and emphasise that a mere afsos or sorry note on the screen is not an apology acceptable.

Besides Prime time apology to be read out, We demand severe action to be taken against the reporter plus he or she should reveal the names of the people behind this treacherous insult.

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burhan
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 9:09 am EDT

We demand an apology from INDia TV for this kind of news.The media needs to show restraint in showing such kind of news.
We atleast expect the TV channel to check the truth behind such reports.We would like to know what was the basis on which this report was shown?It seems the intentions were to deliberately harm the image of Dawoodi Bohra community.We are definitely hurt.But also have the faith that nothing can ruin the reputation of our community.

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Murtuza
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 9:00 am EDT
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India Tv is wellknown for this type of mistakes. But this time it is really searious. definitely we are hurt and we want strong program on the same channel, on same time for apology..

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Murtaza
, KW
Apr 07, 2009 8:54 am EDT
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I would like to tell you that His Holiness is one of the peace ambassador of the world it is his teachings for which India TV is Still Running peacefully Now after broadcasting such a thing .
Had it been some one else from other Community /Politician/or any other person in the world i would gurantee you that India TV would have violently boycotted and attacked & Banned uptill Now .He has always taught everyone to "live and let live in peace ".

When India TV as an Media Broadcast Such a crap like this which has already done the damage to the community as well as His Holiness i feel that mere sorry from their side would not be enough .India TV need us to convey the name of the people behind this type of broadcast.

Unless India TV do the same We will boycott your channel as well as aggravate our protest.

But i would also Suggest that please Do not play with the feelings and community like this .And Also dont take undue Advantage of peacefullness of the community.

Thanks
Regards
Murtaza Hussain, Kuwiat

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Adnan Khambaty
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 8:46 am EDT

INDIA TV is Banned from my side.. And we will see to it that INDIA TV is no more a NEWS channel...Its truely banned by all the people of Dawoodi Bohra community.. This is from the bottom of our hearts.. Rajat the editor we want an appology at gobal level. or else INDIA TV will no longer available at any home level..

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Hozefa Quettawala
, TZ
Apr 07, 2009 8:26 am EDT

This is Hozefa from Dar es Salaam, Its ridicules; India TV has no rights to set up this kind of things in order to increase his popularity. This channel should be banned and then they will understand. They are not only hurting the sentiments and belief of our Dawoodi bohra community but also insulting our Moula (TUS) who is the peace ambassador of this world. Our moula has very good reputation all around the world. Where ever our moula goes people around the corner of the world come to take a glimpse of our moula and minister and official person from that location come to receive his holiness.
How can India TV show such clip instead of finding truth first? Every time they just show baseless news by giving heading “Breaking News”. Now we know that the news, which they are showing as breaking news, is all Senseless, Brainless. The person who is sitting there at India TV office has no brain. Before going into the deep they are just showing whatever they want and then apologizing by saying just sorry which is not enough to fulfill this damage which took place. They have to do something extra to regret and have to show their apology again and again in all their news. They have to mention who was there behind this sin. We the Dawoodi Bohra community have never been involved in any of the crimes and we are peace loving community. We pray for our Moula that may Allah grant our Aqua Moula long healthy and prosperous life Amen in order to give blessing and lesson of peace to this world.
Hozefa.Quettawala
Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania) E.Africa

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amte syedna arwa
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 8:23 am EDT

we thoroughly condemn this grave mistake done by india tv .
we demand apology for the same

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Huzaifa Moiz Jamali
, AE
Apr 07, 2009 8:07 am EDT

The government should India TV as they have telecast the false news for HH Dr Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin TUS his personality is itself example of peace.

Huzaifa

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husain
, AE
Apr 07, 2009 7:57 am EDT

INDIA TV should APOLOGISE for the GRAVE MISTAKE they have done. INDIAN MEDIA HAS TO MATURE THEMSELVES

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Shabbir
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 7:52 am EDT

Dear Sir,

Is it possible that any Indian News channel can telecast photos without having the approval of the News channel Editor ?

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For that matter any news that hits the tv needs to be thoroughly researched and should have cent percent proofs to be authentic, in this case the flaw is nothing but to create sensationalism.

People watching news channels have conviction in their research which should not be played with.

The government should take some necessary action by law to avoid such type of media blunder that hurts the sentiments of indian communities/citizens.

Shabbir Topiwala
Pune,
[protected]

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Shoaib S. Lucky
, AE
Apr 07, 2009 7:49 am EDT

India TV you have made a big blunder. I would like to request Indian Prime Minister to show his serious concern on this issue of false and forged picture. A BAN on India TV will not rectify what has been done but will show "There has to be some ethics in journalism"

Shoaib S. Lucky
Dubai, UAE

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Munna Ali
, KW
Apr 07, 2009 7:40 am EDT

India TV News channel shuld be band.
Shabbir

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Ibrahim
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 7:35 am EDT

The actions of India TV have to be strongly condemned. We are deeply hurt by this non sense and the false coverage shown. We demand the apology from india tv during peak hours.

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kaiz_mk
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 6:50 am EDT

i am kaizar mir an interior designer from surat.
it is heartbreaking for all of the dawoodi bohra community as this clipping of a dawoodi bohra nikah being aired as a taliban act and that too our beloved aqa burhanuddin has being targetted by the channel which is obnoxious and i strongly condemn the act and would like the govt of india to take action into this matter as a high profiled soritual man of great honour for the country and a great citizen of the country has been targetted by the channel of india tv which itself has no credit of journalism.
i think the channel has to be banned as it is only airing the worst of the programmes and misgiuding the youth and the people of india.
i hope this horific act of the channel will alarm the ministry of broadcasting and we will surely see some strong steps taken against the channel.

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jumana
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 6:32 am EDT

WE STRONGLY CONDEMN YOUR REPORT INSULTING AND HUMILIATING OUR LEADER AND HURTING FEELINGS OF EACH DAWOODI BOHRA.
INDIAN MEDIA (ONLY THOSE WHO HATE PEACE LOVING, HONEST CITIZENS) STOOP LOW FOR PUBLICITY, BUT HOLD ADALATS FOR OTHERS.
JAGO MEDIA JAGO.
APNI DICTIONARY MEIN HONESTY, ETHICS, TRUTH, PROPER INVESTIGATION JAISE SHABD JOD LO. HAR WAQT TUMHE KAAM AYENGE. LOGO KI DUAEIN LO NA KI UNKI NAFRAT AUR BADDUAEIN.
MAAFI MANGTE RAHO, CHHOTE NAHI HO JAOGE.
GALTI PAR PACHTANA AUR PHIR QASAM KHANA KE AAGE SE AISI BATTAMIZI NAHI KAROGE.
JUM. POONA

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Follower
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 6:26 am EDT

This shows the lack of responsibility of the makers and promoters of India TV. For the heck of getting more viewers these people have forgotten their basics of journalism... I seriously doubt the authenticity of any news published by India TV...

We require apology from the reporter as well as the chief editor infact from the whole team of India TV.

Munira

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Mohammad Hussain
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 6:25 am EDT

Respected Sir,
As the earlier comments tell, it was not at all an ethical and a very professional act from India t.v's behalf to show in public any news which is so aggressive and would certainly hurt the sentiments of a whole community by a news which is totally absurd and unverified.
I would also want the channel to truthful either report the entire matter in this issue or to send an apology enough to satisfy the community's people.

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Sakina
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 6:22 am EDT

To India TV,
What kind of news channel are you? Don't you even try to investigate before you telecast something so critical? Do you even understand what harm it could have caused our community?
We are a peace loving community & we are extremely loyal to our Country & its laws. And do you even know who are you talking about? His Holiness TUS is an extremely Holy person & His Holiness TUS is an 'ambassador of Peace'. Do you know about the honours He(TUS) has been conferred upon by so many countries of the world?
Now I know the degree of cheapness that your news channel posses.
I pray that may your news channel get banned shamefully very soon as we understand that it was a deliberate attempt by you to harm our peaceful Dawoodi Bohra community.

Amte Syedna TUS:
Sakina.

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Mrs.Farida Mustafa Poonawala
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 6:22 am EDT
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We live in a world where we are thought 2 good words by the English i.e. Thank You & Sorry. This does not excuse India TV reporter / reporters to go ahead and publish any report without having checked the truth of the matter. How can a Channel of this caliber carry out such report. This shows the lacuna of the people working at India TV. I can only say this that our His Holiness is the symbol of peace and love and knowledge. At present his health is not well and by your such performance you have knowingly or unknowingly hurt him and his followers deeply. And you should take up this matter seriously and come on Air and on TV and apologize the hideous crime committed by you & your channel and this apology should not only be to our His Holiness but also to the whole Dowoodi Bohra Community whom you have hurt deeply. In the end once again I can only say this, May Allah help the person / persons who have committed such a crime, Even if he is pardoned he will not be at peace for the rest of his life.

This is one of the examples of our Today’s Life where we don’t bother to care whom we hurt and how deeply we hurt, even after being a responsible channel.

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JuZaR
, KW
Apr 07, 2009 6:04 am EDT

24 hours news channels are should be banned...

"terrorists se jyada aatank toh yeah log felaate hain..."

JuZaR "Ali"
Kuwait (AG)
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Jafar Ratlami
, KW
Apr 07, 2009 5:57 am EDT

The absurd and malicious repeated telecast by India TV of the re-marriage of a Taliban Terrorist Baitullah, on their 9 pm. News on 6th April '09 and the doctored photo of our Aqa Moula (TUS) inserted, with the sole purpose by the enemies of our community to cause hurt and mislead, is highly reprehensible and condemned in the strongest words.

In today's [protected]) morning news edition the India TV channel has retraced and said SORRY, BUT ALREADY DAMAGE HAS BEEN DONE AND AT THIS STAGE MERELY SAYING SORRY WILL NOT SUFFICE.

ONE OF INDIA'S MOST PEACE LOVING COMMUNITY THE DAWOODI BOHRA'S WHO HOLD THEIR SPIRITUAL LEADER HIS HOLINESS DR. SYEDNA MOHAMMAD BURHANUDDIN SAHEB IN HIGH ESTEEM, HAVE BEEN HURT BADLY. AS REPORTS POUR IN THE COMMUNITY ALL OVER INDIA IS RISING UP IN PROTEST. IN DAHOD A BANDH IS BEING CALLED.

THE PEACE LOVING COMMUNITY SEEKS ANSWERS AND ONLY WHEN THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE FARCES ARE EXPOSED WILL TRUE JUSTICE BE DONE. WE SEEK ANSWERS MR. ROHIT BANSAL ( Chief Operating Officer) WE KNOW YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS. WHO WAS BEHIND THIS SHAME. THE CULPRITS NEED BE EXPOSED.

THE REPORTING WAS FALSE - IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY YOUR CHANNEL.

NOW TELL US WHO WAS BEHIND IT ? WHO GAVE THE IDEA OF INSERTING THE PHOTO IN A UNRELATED AND MOST IMPROBABLE SCENARIO. FALSEHOOD HAS BEEN EXPOSED - NOW THE BOHRA COMMUNITY NEEDS FACTS - ARE YOU GAME MR ROHIT BANSAL ?

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Hakim
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 5:46 am EDT

india TV is worst news channel
without proper evidence how can some one telecast such news
some one has to see the profile of our Maula burhanuddin
there should be a strict punishment regarding this like banned the news channel for few months or years
Hakim

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yusuf
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 5:41 am EDT
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We demand an apology from INDia TV for this kind of news.The actions of India TV have to be strongly condemned.

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Mustafa Irani
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 5:41 am EDT

India TV Officials should be ashamed of themselves by allowing this kind of Cheap Fake Videos to be Telecasted on National TV.

This baseless video which India TV has fabricated clearly indicates that it was done just not for TRP but also with the intent to Hurt the Feelings of our Dawoodi Bohra Community & to spread Communal Disharmony.

I regard this as a conpiracy not only against our Community but also against Our Country.

India TV should not only apologize for this kind of awful act but also provide us the explanation(if any) for the same & see to it that this should not happen again henceforth with us or with any community or individual.

And a kind Request to my fellow brothers worldwide to Protest Stronlgy but peacefully and have faith in Indian Jurisdiction for Justice.

Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS) ... Zindaabaad.

Jai Hind

Abde Syedna
Mustafa Irani

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Abbas
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 5:33 am EDT

The journalist/editor/video editor must have randomly searched online for a nikah video and and inserted the first footage that he could find.
They have absolutely no understanding of what they are doing. As it is India TV is the worst news channel that tries to create news rather than report real facts. Do they, even now, realize the gravity of their mistake?

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VOICE
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 5:26 am EDT

I too condemn the same though I have not seen only heard. So, better if ayone can provide link or upload the video on youtube, so that more appropriate conclusion can be drawn about the intention of the reporter and news channel. Filing a lawsuite must be done.

I agree with ac1513 that Islam is not about road shows and seeking help from creations but the Creator. May Allah guide all of us on Straight path.

Wassalam
VOICE

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Adnan
, US
Apr 07, 2009 5:23 am EDT

To Whome it May Concern

Dr. Syedna Muhammad Burhanuddin Saheb, the greatest and nobelest man alive on this Earth. A leader who is 97 years old, a person who speak the truth and nothing but the truth. Where ever he travels everyone is stunned by his personality.

Above all this H.H is a citizen of India! Is this how a national / international personality is treated in India?

We should not only condem this act by writing comments, but we should go all the way until and unless the people or the channel itself present themselves in front of H.H and ask for forgivness.

Also the Govt of India should take a notice of this and get the truth reveiled.

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Yusuf Shabbir
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 5:17 am EDT

We expect a full fledge apology from India TV through all their sources. We the members of Bohra Community our deeply hurt by what has been said and shown about our Beloved Aqua Moula [The Abbassador of Peace] His Holiness Dr.Syedna Mohamed Burhanuddin T.U.S.

His Holiness has shown us how to Live in this world and how to spread peace and happiness wherever we go, how can such a big symbol of peace can ever be shown in such a way. We our deeply hurt and demad immediate appologies from the Channel.

The Complaints made in this blog reflects our emotional feelings, please repect it and do not ever think of doing such things in the future.

Abde Syedna

Yusuf Shabbir
Chennai

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Qutbuddin Pahalwan
, KW
Apr 07, 2009 5:15 am EDT

India tv (Channel) does'n have any sense...India tv have to telecast tht news again and apologise ... jus in written apology will not acceptable...we r hurted alot and we want apologise from India tv...The TV channel to check the truth behind such reports...I agree that a very strong apology has to be given by India TV in the same show in which they showed Syedna...

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Huzaifa
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 5:02 am EDT

We the Dawoodi Bohra community are hurt deeply and 'APOLOGIES' from india tv wont be enough.
India tv have proved that they are the worst news channel and the only thing they are good at is in faking news. This is not the first time they have faked a news. But this time they have exceeded the limits. If you have seen the news, you can clearly see that the photo of our aqa mola was morphed and placed with the terrorist. The quality of morphing was poor, if you see properly you can make out the differences.

But the question is why are they doing this? what do they want? This is not journalism! this is ###.
The only thing that can be done is to ban india tv.

I would request people to stop watching a ridiculous and unethical 'news' channel, whose contents are cheap and brainsick!

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Shabbir
, KW
Apr 07, 2009 5:00 am EDT

Firstly

We need to get to the person who made its video or who developed this video, (the main person who compiled the video)

from him we can come to know who check this tape and gave it to process and upload to the channel.

step by step we can get to the real culprit.

One thing for sure that which ever channel has aired the progamme, from now on we can confirm that this is a fake news channel and all their work so called hard work is nothing but just rubbish dirty work.

An apology is not enough . (its like hitting and saying sorry)

strong action should be taken, so that next time no other person can do such thing and just say "SORRY"

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bhakimee52
, MY
Apr 07, 2009 4:53 am EDT

dear sir..
we the dawoodi bohra community have deeply hurt by the india TV telecast which is totally a false accusation of our beloved moula (tus). I would like severe action to be taken on the reporter who wrote this report and also awaiting your apology on the same time and same show. As a broadcasting agency it is your responsibility to check on a report whether it is true or not. this shows how unproffesional journalism is filled in your broadcasting agency.

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idris lokhandwala
, IN
Apr 07, 2009 4:49 am EDT

we, the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community, demand an apology from India TV on the same show and at the same time (prime time), which should grasp the same audience which watched on the evening of 6th April. We also demand Strict Action against the reporter.

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Shabbir Hussain
, KW
Apr 07, 2009 4:48 am EDT

This news is nothing but a disaster for the Bohra community and it hurts millions of the borhas living all over the world. I have few question to the news channel as well as the ministry of telecasting and communications :

How a so called "Reputed" news channel which is actually not anymore can transmitt such a fake news in primetime without having proper informations & evidence.

The picture given in news and the websites of the channel are fake and they can cleary noticed that someone has edited the picture of the ceremony of a bohra mumin bhais Nikah. This is not the original picture at all.

I totally agree that the News Channel should check the truth behind such reports before telecasting it to the TV.

Just few words of appology is not enough to bring back the prestige of Bohra Community among the people of India. The news channel has to take the action against the reporter and the related people and they have to telecast the correct report about our His Holiness Aqua Maula Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin at the same time in same show which they call it 'Prime Time'.

Finall I request to the owner and the caretaker of all the news channels that before telecasting any news for any community or their leader they should go into the deep of the truth.

This was not just the news but this was the matter of the prestige of our Aqua Maula and the whole Bohra Community.

Shabbir H. Chandan
Kuwait

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Visionary
, AE
Apr 07, 2009 4:45 am EDT

I strongly agree. Syedna is in Mumbai since last 1 month, how come he could reach to attend this marriage. There are idiots like mike as well...