Another Karnataka resident killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Bengaluru, Apr 22 (PTI): Another person from Karnataka was killed in Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, taking the toll from the state to two.
The victim identified as Bharath Bhushan was shot dead by the terrorists while his wife Sujatha and their three-year-old son were spared, sources said.
A realtor from Shivamogga, Manjunath Rao was also killed in Pahalgam.
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said on 'X', "Just now spoke with Mrs. Sujata, a resident of Mattikere, Bengaluru."
"Her husband Sri Bharat Bhushan was shot dead earlier today in the terror attack. She and her 3 year old son have survived," he added.
The BJP MP said he has coordinated with local administration for their safe stay at Anantnag.
They and other families will be safely transported to Bengaluru as soon as possible, he said.
Two teams - one of senior officers and another of police personnel - have been dispatched to J&K.
An adventure team from the Sports Department, led by Commissioner Chethan, is also en route.
Just now spoke with Mrs. Sujata, a resident of Mattikere, Bengaluru.
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) April 22, 2025
Her husband Sri Bharat Bhushan was shot dead earlier today in the terror attack. She and her 3 year old son have survived.
Coordinated with local administration for their safe stay at Anantnag.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
