CM Siddaramaiah orders formation of SIT to investigate death threats against writers, thinkers
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the establishment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to address the growing concerns regarding threats faced by writers and thinkers in the state. The SIT, led by an ACP-level officer, has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive investigation into various cases related to these threats.
In a tweet, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the state government's unwavering commitment to safeguarding the freedom of expression. He underscored the government's determination to root out criminal elements and organizations responsible for perpetrating life-threatening acts and character-defaming activities against writers and thinkers.
The move comes in response to the escalating threats and challenges faced by individuals in the field of literature and intellectual discourse.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah further revealed that all previously registered cases spread across various police stations, pertaining to threats against writers and thinkers, will be consolidated and transferred to the newly formed investigation team.
ನಾಡಿನ ಸಾಹಿತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಚಿಂತಕರಿಗೆ ನಿರಂತರವಾಗಿ ಬರುತ್ತಿರುವ ಜೀವ ಬೆದರಿಕೆ ಪತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿ ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಿ ಈ ಎಲ್ಲ ಪ್ರಕರಣಗಳ ಸಮಗ್ರ ತನಿಖೆಗಾಗಿ ಎಸಿಪಿ ದರ್ಜೆಯ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಯ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ತನಿಖಾ ತಂಡ ರಚನೆಗೆ ಆದೇಶಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
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Over 50% new faces elected to Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem executive committee
Bhatkal: More than 50 per cent of the members elected to the executive committee of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem in its triennial elections are new faces, with a significant number of young members getting an opportunity in the organisation’s executive committee.
Polling for eight constituencies in different parts of Bhatkal was held on May 12, in which 24 members were elected. In addition, 20 members were elected unopposed from seven constituencies.
The keenest contest was witnessed in Constituency No. 14, where 10 candidates were in the fray for five seats.
With this, the process of electing members to the organisation’s 132-member executive council from Bhatkal and other regions has been completed.
Election Commissioner Mohiuddin Altaf Kharoori said the induction of a large number of new members into the executive committee has brought fresh enthusiasm to the organisation.
