Final report on Belagavi disrobing incident by month-end: K'taka govt tells HC
Bengaluru, Jan 17: The state government on Wednesday informed the High Court of Karnataka that the police have completed their investigation into the incident where a woman was disrobed and beaten by villagers after her son eloped with a girl.
The final report would be submitted by the end of this month, the division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit were informed.
The bench is hearing on its own petition, which the court had taken cognizance of on December 12 based on news reports.
The incident took place in a village in Hukkeri taluk, where a woman was paraded naked, tied to a pole and beaten up by villagers.
On Wednesday, Additional Advocate General, Prathima Honnapura filed a memo stating the investigation has been completed.
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The memo stated that the statements of all the witnesses and the accused had been recorded and the accused had been arrested. It further said that the forensic report is awaited and the final report would be submitted to the HC before the end of the month.
The memo listed the measures undertaken for the safety of the victim by the local police, KSRP and armed police.
It further stated that the compensation announced by the state government has been handed over to the victim.
The Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Schedule Tribes Development Corporation had allotted 2 acres 3 guntas of land to the victim. But the victim sought land close to her village and therefore officials are on the search for alternate land, the memo said.
Recording these submissions, the bench adjourned the hearing.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
