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Tumkur District Superintendent of Police Ashok K.V. addressed a press conference on Monday, revealing significant progress in the investigation into the murder of three men from Belthangady in Dakshina Kannada. Ashok K.V. announced the arrest of two individuals and disclosed ongoing efforts to apprehend six others connected to the crime.

He provided details of the incident, stating that on March 22, at approximately 1:15 PM, the charred bodies of three individuals were discovered in a car submerged in Kucchangi Lake within the Kora Police Station limits. Subsequently, law enforcement launched an investigation at the scene and initiated a case.

Through meticulous examination of the evidence gathered at the site, along with local intelligence and scientific methods utilized for body identification, the deceased individuals were identified as Isaac (54), Shahul Hameed (45), and Abdul Khader (34) from Belthangady. Two suspects, Pataraju (35) and Gangaraju (35) of Sira Gate, were detained and interrogated in connection with the case.

Ashok K.V. elaborated on the motive behind the crime, revealing that the victims had engaged in a treasure hunt with Pataraju for a duration of 6-7 months, entrusting him with a significant sum of 6 lakhs. When the anticipated treasure remained undiscovered even after an extended period, and Pataraju failed to reimburse the money, the victims threatened legal action.

Under mounting pressure, Pataraju, in collusion with Gangaraju and six accomplices – Madhusudhan, Naveen, Krishna, Ganesh, Kiran, and Simon – orchestrated a plan to lure the victims to Biranakallu village, where they were subsequently murdered. The perpetrators then attempted to conceal their crime by setting fire to the vehicle containing the victims’ bodies.

Tumkur Inspector General of Police Ravikanthe Gowda and District Superintendent of Police Ashok K.V. commended the diligent efforts of the Tumkur Police in apprehending the accused individuals involved in the heinous crime.

Tamil Nadu minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan

Chennai: A case has been registered against Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan for his alleged derogatory remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a recent meeting of the DMK party workers, police said on Monday.

A case under section 294 B of the IPC (uttering obscene words in public) has been registered against Radhakrishnan by the Meignanapuram police following a complaint by the BJP Thoothukudi south district president R Sidhrangathan, a senior police official said.

According to Sidhrangathan, the Fisheries Minister made the remarks against the PM at the DMK party workers meeting held at Thandapathu in Tuticorin district on March 22.

“Immediately, I preferred a complaint with the district election officer and collector G Lakshmipathy demanding appropriate action against the state Minister and the police registered a FIR on Sunday,” he said.

Radhakrishnan’s uttering was “disgusting and despicable and he criticised the Prime Minister for lauding late Chief Minister Kamaraj,” Sidhrangathan said.

Meanwhile, in a complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo, here, BJP state vice president Karu Nagarajan sought stringent action on Radhakrishnan for using “vile language” against the Prime Minister.

(L-R) Actress Kangana Ranaut and Congress leader Supriya Shrinate

New Delhi: The NCW will be writing to the Election Commission against Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for her comments against actress Kangana Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat.

Shrinate’s Instagram post containing objectionable remarks about Ranaut has been removed from her Instagram handle.

NCW chief Rekha Sharma said the women rights body will be reaching out to the Election Commission fin this regard.

”You are a fighter and a shining star @KanganaTeam. People who are insecure acts low. Keep shining and all the best. @TajinderBagga writing to @ECISVEEP,” she said in a post on X in response to the issue raised by BJP member Tajinder Bagga.

Ranaut also hit out at Shrinate, saying that she has played various roles and every woman deserves dignity.

”Dear Supriya ji, in the last 20 years of my career as an artist I have played all kinds of women. From a naive girl in Queen to a seductive spy in Dhaakad, from a goddess in Manikarnika to a demon in Chandramukhi, from a prostitute in Rajjo to a revolutionary leader in Thalaivii,” Ranaut tweeted.

Shrinate clarified that many people have access to her Facebook and Instagram accounts and someone from them made an extremely inappropriate post today.

”As soon as I came to know, I deleted that post. Everyone who knows me, also knows very well that I can never make personal and indecent comments towards any woman. I wanted to know how this happened,” she said.

Renowned climate activist and educationalist, Sonam Wangchuk

Renowned climate activist and educationalist, Sonam Wangchuk, expressed disappointment on Monday over what he perceives as a lack of response from the Union government to his ongoing ‘Climate fast’, now in its 20th day. The fast aims to highlight the demands of Ladakh, a region in northern India. Wangchuk took to social media to share updates on his health and the public response to his hunger strike.

Feeling tired and experiencing body aches, Wangchuk revealed that he has been surviving solely on water and salt during the fast, even after addressing gatherings to amplify Ladakh’s demands. Despite his physical challenges, Wangchuk expressed gratitude towards ordinary citizens for their support, emphasizing his faith in the nation and its leaders.

Acknowledging the support of thousands who have joined him in the hunger strike, Wangchuk remarked that he believes their message will reach top government officials, including the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and the President. He expressed optimism that the government would eventually recognize Ladakh’s demands and take appropriate action.

Wangchuk is advocating for Ladakh’s inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, along with statehood. Additionally, he is calling for separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts, exclusive land and job rights, and the establishment of a public service commission. Concerns have been raised regarding the vulnerability of Ladakh’s ecosystem to industrial exploitation under its current Union Territory status.

The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution provides protections for land and nominal autonomy for tribal areas. However, following the abolition of Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status in 2019, Ladakh was granted Union Territory status. Wangchuk has expressed concerns that without statehood, Ladakh could be governed by a bureaucracy under New Delhi’s supervision.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh and former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay | PC: PTI File Photos

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday attacked former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay over his reported remark that he “cannot choose between Gandhi and Godse” and demanded that his candidature for the Lok Sabha polls from the BJP be withdrawn.

Gangopadhyay, who joined the BJP recently, was among the 19 candidates whose names were announced by the BJP on Sunday for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, “It is worse than pathetic that a judge of the Calcutta High Court, who resigned to contest the Lok Sabha polls as a BJP candidate blessed by none other than the prime minister, now says that he cannot choose between Gandhi and Godse.”

“This is totally unacceptable and his candidature should be withdrawn forthwith by those who spare no effort to appropriate the Mahatma’s legacy,” Ramesh asserted.

“What will the Father of the Do-nation do to protect the Father of the Nation?” he said.

Speaking with AajTak Bangla, Gangopadhyay, was quoted as saying that he “cannot choose between (Mahatma) Gandhi and (Naturam) Godse” and said he felt compelled to delve into the reasoning behind Godse’s actions.

“As someone from the legal profession, I must try and understand the other side of the story. I must read his (Nathuram Godse) writings and understand what triggered him to kill Mahatma Gandhi. Until then, I cannot choose between Gandhi and Godse,” he was quoted as saying.

While Gangopadhyay condemned Mahatma Gandhi’s murder, he underscored the “necessity of examining all facets of historical events”.

Mangaluru: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Surya Mukundaraj L. had filed an official complaint with the Election Commission accusing Bharatiya Janata Party’s Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha candidate Brijesh Chowta of violating the election code of conduct by using children for his election campaign.

“Captain Brijesh Chowta posted a photo on his social media account on March 23, where he is seen campaigning for the election and posing along with a few children wearing BJP shawls,” said Mukundaraj.

Furthermore, he urged the Election Commission to immediately register a criminal case against Chowta for allegedly violating the election model code of conduct.