Bengaluru: The Bandipur wildfire incident was a disappointing tragedy. The fire gutted thousands of acres of land in the tiger reserve. Action will be initiated against the culprits," said Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar.

Speaking to presspersons, he said "the environment there was completely damaged. Many animals have lost their lives. The forest department has been working on watering this part.

"Dinesh Gundurao and I, will hold talks with two JDS leaders over seat sharing of Lok Sabha polls. A decision will be taken after the meeting," he added.

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Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.

The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.

A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.

The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.

Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.

The case is under further investigation, the official said.