Dharmasthala case will not be handed over to CBI, SIT asked to finish probe soon: HM Parameshwara
Tumakuru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara has said that the Dharmasthala mass burial case was not being handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), given that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was conducting the probe diligently.
Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, the minister said that investigation had not reached a stage of filing either an interim report or a charge-sheet. “We cannot set a deadline for the probe to be completed. The SIT officers, therefore, have been directed to complete the investigation as early as possible, using the information made available through evidences and witnesses,” he added.
“The complainant-witness in the case, Chinnayya, and his wife would be given security if they face death threat. Any other party who is in danger will also be provided policed security,” Parameshwara assured.
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Commission agent's licence suspended in Meerut for storing veggies in toilet
Meerut (UP) (PTI): The market administration in Meerut has suspended the licence of a commission agent or ‘arhtiya’ for storing vegetables inside a defunct toilet at the Mawana Naveen Sabzi Mandi in the city, officials said on Sunday.
The action followed after a video went viral showing vegetables, including tomato, ladyfinger, green chilli, coriander, mint and bottle gourd – packed in polythene bags inside an unused toilet on the market premises.
The secretary of the Mandi committee, Arjun Singh, told PTI that the toilet had been out of use for a long time due to being clogged.
“Abhay Kumar, the proprietor of Pradhan Trading Company, stored leftover vegetables there without permission. Within two hours of receiving information on May 15, a team from the Mandi committee reached the spot, seized about one quintal of vegetables, and buried them in a pit,” Singh said.
A notice was issued to Abhay Kumar, but since no satisfactory response was received, his licence has been suspended, he added.
According to officials, toilets in the market complex meant for use by farmers, commission agents and customers were allegedly being used as storerooms.
Following the incident, SDM Santosh Kumar Singh has sought an explanation from the Mandi committee secretary.
Strict action would be taken against those found guilty after an inquiry report is received, the SDM said.
