'Darshan cannot continue as ambassador of Agri. Department,' clarifies Min. MB Patil
Hubballi: Karnataka Minister for Commerce and Industries, MB Patil, announced that popular Sandalwood actor Darshan, who is embroiled in a murder case, will no longer serve as the ambassador for the state Agriculture Department. This statement was made during a media briefing on Friday.
Actor Darshan was arrested on Tuesday morning in Mysuru and transported to Bengaluru for questioning in connection with the alleged murder of his fan, Renukaswamy. The incident reportedly stemmed from derogatory remarks Renukaswamy made on social media about actress Pavitra Gowda, a close associate of Darshan.
Addressing the media, Minister Patil refuted claims that the state government was offering VIP treatment to the actor. "No VIP treatment has been provided to the arrested actor Darshan. If he is found guilty, he will be punished accordingly," Patil asserted.
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In a separate matter, Minister Patil addressed the POCSO case against former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, emphasizing that the state government would not interfere or offer protection to the accused. "This POCSO case is very serious. The court has issued an arrest warrant for the senior BJP leader in connection with the case," he stated.
The allegations against Yediyurappa involve the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl who, along with her mother, had approached him for help on February 2. On March 14, the Sadashivanagar police in Bengaluru booked Yediyurappa under the POCSO Act following a complaint filed by the girl's mother.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
