Activist brutally murdered in Dandeli
Karwar, July 28: President of Dandeli taluk Horata Samiti and advocate Ajith Nayak was brutally murdered in Dandeli last night at around 11pm. Ajith was found in pool of blood near bus stand on J.N road. Locals immediately rushed him to the nearby hospital but he breathed his last on the way.
Ajith Nayak was coming out of his office located near J.N road when an unidentified assailant attacked him with sharp weapon. Ajith sustained injuries on his neck and chest.
Ajith was spearheading the movement for separate Dandeli taluk. A former president of city corporation, he had also served as the president of Dandeli taluk horata samiti.
Ajith Nayak was close to Margaret Alwa and late S. Bangarappa. He had also served as the president of Dandeli block congress committee.
He came into limelight when he started separate Dandeli taluk movement through Dandeli Bachao committee in 2007. After resigning from his corporation membership Ajith Nayak contested in assembly election.
Ajith Nayak is survived by wife and two sons. Dandeli police have filed a case and investigation is on.
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Andhra Pradesh Police search for director Ram Gopal Varma over offensive posts against Andhra CM
Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh Police are actively searching for film director Ram Gopal Varma after he failed to appear for questioning in connection with a case filed against him for allegedly posting offensive and morphed images of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and their family members on social media.
The case was registered at Maddipadu Police Station in Prakasam district on November 11, with the complainant Ramalingam alleging that Varma's posts undermined the reputation of the leaders and caused personal harm.
Three police teams—two in Hyderabad and one in Tamil Nadu—have been deployed to locate Varma. One team is currently in Chennai, another is at his residence in Hyderabad, and the third is searching in Film Nagar. Police officials reported that Varma’s phone is switched off, complicating their efforts.
According to Prakasam District Superintendent of Police (SP) A.R. Damodar, Varma had been issued two notices and was given until November 24 to cooperate with the investigation. However, he failed to appear, leading to intensified search efforts.
Varma’s lawyer has argued that physical presence is not required and has requested that the investigation proceed in a virtual format under provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The lawyer stated that Varma had communicated his willingness to cooperate digitally but alleged that police had not responded to his requests.
SP Damodar criticised the director's approach, stating, "Without appearing for the investigation, how can Varma suggest a virtual probe?" He confirmed that police are pursuing all legal avenues to ensure compliance.
Varma, who had earlier requested additional time due to prior commitments, was summoned for investigation on November 25 but failed to attend. Police have stated that further legal action will follow if he continues to remain uncooperative.
