Karnataka government ready to arrest Kumaraswamy in graft case: Siddaramaiah
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka government ready to arrest Kumaraswamy in graft case: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, facing prosecution in an alleged land scam case, launched a counter attack on Wednesday, saying that his government would not hesitate to arrest Janata Dal leader and Union Minister H.D. The Lokayukta’s Special Investigation Team on Monday sought Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s permission to proceed against Mr. Kumaraswamy regarding the iron ore mining lease which was allegedly approved illegally while he was Chief Minister of the State in 2007. Political slug fest Responding to media queries in Koppal on Wednesday, Mr. Siddaramaiah made it clear that the circumstances had not yet warranted the arrest of Mr. Kumaraswamy. ‘Forged signature’ On his part, Mr. Kumaraswamy alleged that the Congress State government was trying to settle political scores with him by taking up the alleged mining lease scam related to Sri Sai Venkateshwara Minerals.

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HD Kumaraswamy unfazed by prosecution threat amid mining land allocation case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

HD Kumaraswamy unfazed by prosecution threat amid mining land allocation case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A day after the Lokayukta SIT sought Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s nod to prosecute him in a case related to the allocation of land for mining, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy said he was not scared of the developments. Hundred Siddaramaiahs can come to arrest me, but I am not scared.” Earlier in the day, addressing …

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah Rebukes Kumaraswamy’s Arrest Claim
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah Rebukes Kumaraswamy’s Arrest Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayapura: In a sharp retort to Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy's remarks, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that "it doesn’t take a hundred Siddaramaiahs to arrest Kumaraswamy; one police constable is enough." Siddaramaiah's comment comes in response to Kumaraswamy's statement that even a hundred Siddaramaiahs wouldn’t be able to arrest him. A single police constable will suffice," he retorted when reporters questioned …

Kumaraswamy reacts to Lokayukta's prosecution plea in mining case: 'Ready to...'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kumaraswamy reacts to Lokayukta's prosecution plea in mining case: 'Ready to...'

India Today  

The Karnataka Lokayukta has renewed its request for permission to file a chargesheet against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in connection with a 2007 mining lease case. Kumaraswamy, who faces allegations of bypassing Mineral Concession Rules, claims the renewed request is politically motivated, linked to his criticism of a "transfer racket" in the state. Kumaraswamy also questioned the continued delays in …

Kar sevak arrest: No question of taking action against police personnel, says Home Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Kar sevak arrest: No question of taking action against police personnel, says Home Minister

The Hindu  

The slugfest between the Congress and the BJP over the arrest of kar sevak Shrikanth Pujari, who is also involved in several other cases, in Hubballi, continued on Thursday even as Home Minister G. Parameshwara ruled out action against the police personnel involved in the arrest. It is not good for the BJP to politicise the matter.” However, claiming Shrikanth …

Bengaluru Cops Arrest 2 From TN For Alleged Threats Against 'Hijab Case' Judges
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru Cops Arrest 2 From TN For Alleged Threats Against 'Hijab Case' Judges

The Quint  

According to TNM, the accused are office bearers of the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath, and their arrests reportedly came after multiple complaints registered in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This FIR has been filed under Sections 506, 505, 153 A, 109 and 504 of the Indian Penal Code. The Tamil Nadu police had also registered First Information Reports against three people, …

Not police, people will arrest BJP leaders, says Siddaramaiah
7 years, 2 months ago

Not police, people will arrest BJP leaders, says Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Responding to a stung BJP’s social media campaign,“I am RSS, I am BJP, arrest us,” Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shot back on Friday, “The police does not have to arrest them as the people will do it themselves. They will teach a lesson to organizations that try to spark unrest among them, sow seeds of communalism and hate people of …

Police brutality on IT trainer: DGP orders probe
11 years, 4 months ago

Police brutality on IT trainer: DGP orders probe

India TV News  

Bangalore: An inspector has been suspended and an inquiry ordered into allegation of police brutality against an IT trainer, a top police official yesterday said. The The Karnataka Director General of Police Lalrokhuma Pachuau “has asked the investigating officer, Additional Superintendent of Police Abdul Ahad, to submit a report in the case in seven days,” IGP Amar Kumar Pandey told …

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