Green flag for Traffic Health Unit that provides medical services at doorstep of tribal people
Bengaluru: A new scheme that provides medical facilities at the doorstep of forest-dependent tribal people who are residing in rural and forest areas was launched by the Tribal Welfare Department in the city today.
Speaking after inaugurating, Deputy chief minister Dr. G Parameshwar said, 16 medical units at the cost of Rs. 8 crore have been set up. The Scheduled tribes such as Jenu Kuruba, Koraga, and forest dependents are residing in eight districts of the state. Two medical units will be operating in every such district.
In the first phase, the service of Traffic Health Unit will begin in Somwarpet, Virajpet, and Madikeri Taluks; Periyapatna, Hegde Devanakote and Hunsur Taluks in Mysuru district; Kollegal, Chamarajanagar, Yalanduru and Gundlupete taluks in Chamarajnagar.
In the second phase, the remaining eight traffic units will begin their services in Bantwal and Puttur Taluk in Dakshina Kannada district; Kundapur and Udupi taluks in Udupi district; Moodigere and Tarikere Taluks in Chikmagalur district, Shikaripura Taluk in Shimoga district and Haliyal taluk of Uttara Kannada district.
“This scheme reflects the commitment our government has towards the tribal communities who have been deprived of the emergency treatments,” Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G Parameshwar said.
This project is being implemented in association with the Belagavi United Social Welfare Organization. There will be a doctor and a nurse in this health unit that will visit two villages every day.
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Hubballi: Gym trainer assaulted; police say clash due to personal reasons
Hubballi: A gym trainer was allegedly assaulted by a group of people following accusations of sexual assault and ‘love jihad’, even as both families involved in the case traded serious allegations.
According to police, a group of individuals went to the residence of Sameer Mulla, a resident of Vijayanagar, and questioned him over his friendship with a woman he had met at a gym. The situation escalated into a clash, during which he was allegedly dragged away and assaulted. He sustained minor injuries and was admitted to KIMS hospital.
N. Shashikumar said that after this incident, members from Sameer’s side went to the woman’s house, leading to another clash in which one person was injured. “It was wrong for groups to go near houses. We will take necessary legal action,” he said, adding that the incident appears to have arisen from personal reasons. Police have taken some individuals into custody and are investigating the matter.
Sameer Mulla was reportedly thrashed by a group of Sangh Parivar activists and later handed over to police at the Old Hubballi Police Station after relatives of the woman and members of Hindu organisations gathered at his residence in Rajnagar.
The woman’s family alleged assault and threats from Sameer’s relatives at their Vikas Nagar residence.
Meanwhile, Sameer’s family denied the allegations and accused the woman’s relatives and others of assaulting and kidnapping him. His sister said the two had been in a relationship for three years and that the allegations were baseless.
Police said statements from both sides have been recorded, and a detailed investigation is underway. Sameer remains hospitalised, and appropriate legal action will be taken based on findings.
In a video statement shared on social media, the 20-year-old woman alleged that Sameer had given her an intoxicant, recorded videos without her consent, and sexually assaulted her. She lodged a complaint alleging rape and blackmail, which police are investigating.
In another video, Sameer denied the allegations, claiming the video was recorded with consent and that the accusations were made under pressure.
Former Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority (HDUDA) chairman Nagesh Kalburgi termed the incident a serious matter and urged police to take strict action.
Police said the case involves multiple complaints from both sides, and further investigation is underway.
