Noted Kannada actor Siddharaj Kalyankar passes away
Bengaluru: Noted Kannada film actor Siddharaj Kalyankar died due to cardiac arrest here on Tuesday, family sources said. The actor had celebrated his 60th birthday on Monday.
Kalyankar, who hailed from Hubballi, is survived by wife and two sons.
He began his career with the small screen and made a mark in the film industry with his robust acting skills. Kalyankar made his debut in the tinsel town with the movie 'Yaare Nee Abhimani'.
Kalyankar had acted in over 70 movies.
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Disciplinary action taken against Moodbidri Inspector for misbehavior: Police Commissioner
Mangaluru: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has said that the allegations against Moodbidri Police Inspector Sandesha PG of sexually harassing a complainant are malicious, and stated that disciplinary action has been taken against the officer in this regard.
The preliminary investigation report filed by the officer handling the case, Mangaluru Urban Sub-division ACP Shrikanth, shows the charges by Sumathi Nayak and Avitha Menezes that Sandesha had demanded sexual favours from them were false. The report also states that there is no evidence justifying the allegation, the senior officer said.
“The women have admitted the viral video and audio clips to be theirs but added that they had filed no complaint. We have already taken strict action against the inspector considering the intensity of his misbehavior. Legal action will also be taken against those who file false complaint out of personal enmity,” the Police Commissioner has warned.
In addition, he said, “The Police Department has protection of and respectful behavior towards women who come to police stations as it primary duty. This incident is a lesson for the Department and precautions will be taken to prevent repetition of such behavior by policemen.”
