Karkala, September 19: Karkala police arrested one more accused in the death of Girija Poojarthi after touching the live electric wire laid for hunting wild boars, on Wednesday. The accused is identified as Shivaram Shetty (80) of Posral of Mundkur village.

The police produced all the four including Shivaram Shetty before the local court which remanded them to the judicial custody for 14 days. The police team led by Karkala rural police station PSI Nasir Hussain arrested the accused at Jarige Katte in Mundkur village on September 18. The police also recovered two cars, three mobile phones and Rs 35,000 cash from the accused.

It is said that the accused have tried to cover-up the incident of death of Girija Poojarthi who died on September 8, by dumping the body at Kandiga near Kanthavara village. The incident came to light on September 17. Karkala rural police registered a case.



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Bengaluru: Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao has demanded the expulsion of BJP MLA Muniratna from the party, urging the BJP to demonstrate its commitment to justice and fairness to the people of Karnataka.

Taking to micro blogging platform, X on Tuesday, Gundurao remarked, “BJP MLA Muniratna’s casteist comments against the Vokkaliga community have been confirmed by the FSL report submitted to the SIT. He not only demeaned the Vokkaliga community but also made derogatory remarks about the women of the community.”

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He further alleged, “It has been established that Muniratna is not only a casteist but also a misogynist. Despite this, the BJP continues to support him, proving yet again its anti-women stance. The BJP’s backing of Muniratna exposes its hypocrisy in claiming ‘Hindus are one.’”

Gundurao also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan, "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao," calling it "ridiculous" in light of the BJP’s alleged support for individuals accused of mistreating women. He urged the BJP to take action and protect the dignity of women and vulnerable communities in the state.

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