Dalit youth killed over old animosity in Karnataka's Hassan District
Alur: A miscreant on Wednesday killed a Dalit youth in Soppinahalli village of Alur Taluk in Hassan District here, allegedly owing to an old animosity.
Madhu, a resident of Soppinahalli, was riding on his motorbike from the village to Byrapura village, when Roopesh, who is also a resident of Soppinahalli, shot and killed Madhu. Sources later revealed Roopesh is absconding.
Madhu is said to have kidnapped the daughter of Ramesh, elder brother of Roopesh. A case had been filed against Madhu, who was also sentenced to jail later. It is suspected that Roopesh now killed Madhu over the animosity.
Superintendent of Police Srinivas Gowda, Deputy Superintendent Gopi, and Inspector Revanna inspected the crime spot. Gowda said that the absconding Roopesh would be arrested, questioned and further action would be taken in the case.
Leaders of various Dalit organizations, on learning of Madhu's death, arrived at the spot and demanded that the accused be arrested. The district and taluk Dalit organization leaders have condemned the crime.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
