UNREST IN INDIA

Otago Witness, Issue 3526, 11 October 1921, Page 24

UNREST IN INDIA

THE MOFLAH REVOLT. DELHI, October 1

An official statement shows that the resistance by 10,000 armed Moplahs is becoming stronger. They are carrying out a programme of guerrilla warfare, plunder, and terrorism, while at the same time avoiding battle, necessitating increased troops. Calicut reports that telegraphic communication with Nilambur has been reestablished. The Suffolk Regiment is reconnoitring in the Mannarghat district. The rebels are playing at nide-and-seek, and are blocking the roads by means of felled trees. There have been serious cases of arson and looting. Thirteen hundred rebels have- been convicted, and 500 are awaiting a special tribunal. GONSPSRAGY AMD SEDITION DELHI. October 1. The Ali brothers and five others were committed to the Sessions Court on charges of conspiracy, sedition, and unruly behaviour. The accused tried to make political speeches and refused to answer questions, being non-co-operators. They affirmed their belief in the statements on which they were charged. At a public meeting afterwards the audience reiterated, word for word, the resolution on which extremists were charged, and extracts from the prescribed manifesto relating to service in the army were distributed broadcast.