H.D. Kumaraswamy’s DNA filled with hate politics: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched a scathing attack on Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy over the Kethaganahalli land encroachment case, accusing him of engaging in hate politics and stating that it is ingrained in his DNA.He was addressing press persons at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday.
Responding to allegations regarding the Kethaganahalli land encroachment case, Shivakumar clarified that the case was filed by activist S.R. Hiremath, and officials conducted a survey based on a court order. "How can this be termed as hate politics?" he questioned.
Furthermore, Shivakumar said, "Did we file the case in court regarding this issue? Hiremath has filed multiple cases against me as well. The court issued directions based on his petition, and officials are acting accordingly. Where is the politics of hate in this?"
Referring to past allegations, Shivakumar further asked, "What did Kumaraswamy say against me in Mysuru? What did his father say about me? Cases were filed against me, my wife, my sister, and my brother. I have no connection with Ballari, yet wasn’t I accused of illegal ore mining? Didn’t Kumaraswamy investigate me? We merely formed a government with him. If he is honorable, then it’s fine," he remarked.
Shivakumar also alleged that Kumaraswamy’s party pressured the Centre to prevent the renaming of Ramanagara district. "We are aware of the law. There is no need to seek anyone’s permission under the Constitution. We have submitted a proposal to provide necessary information," he said.
He further alleged that some ministers in New Delhi were conspiring to obstruct the renaming process. "We will not bow down to such pressures. We know the legal procedure for renaming a district, and we will change Ramanagara to Bengaluru South," he asserted.
Regarding the Pennar river water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Shivakumar mentioned that the Centre had scheduled multiple mediation meetings per the court’s order. "During the Belagavi session, we requested a rescheduling. Now, the Centre has to submit a report to the court and has invited us for a meeting on March 18," he explained.
He clarified Karnataka’s stance, stating, "There are reports suggesting that Karnataka refused to participate in the discussions. However, the minister called and officially informed us that the meeting had been postponed. The Union Minister will hold separate talks with Tamil Nadu, possibly for political reasons. Before attending the meeting, I had already discussed the matter in the cabinet and conveyed our government’s stand," he said.
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Thane court sentences man to life imprisonment for bludgeoning wife to death
Thane (PTI): A court in Maharashtra's Thane district sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his wife, whom he attacked 22 times with a hammer in front of his children, based on the testimony of his 13-year-old daughter.
Principal district and sessions judge S B Agrawal found the accused, Vijay Mishra alias Samir Shaikh, guilty under sections 302 (murder) and 324 (voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The court sentenced him to life imprisonment and a three-year term to be served concurrently. It also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh for the murder charge and an additional Rs 10,000 for injuring his minor daughter and mother-in-law, who had tried to intervene during the fatal attack.
Additional public prosecutor Rashmi Kshirsagar informed that 11 prosecution witnesses, including the accused's daughter, were examined during the trial.
According to the prosecution, the victim, Zarin Israr Ansari, had been living with her mother, along with her daughter and a six-year-old son, for two years following prolonged domestic violence and disputes.
The accused, who had converted to Islam to marry Zarin 14 years prior, harboured deep resentment over her living separately and suspected her character.
On the afternoon of September 28, 2023, the accused stormed into his mother-in-law's residence in Mumbra with a hammer concealed in a bag, cornered his wife on the mezzanine floor, dragged her down, locked the main door, and repeatedly bludgeoned her.
The court defended the testimony of the victim's 13-year-old daughter, who was an eyewitness and had sustained injuries herself, noting that minor inconsistencies do not degrade the core truth of an innocent child's account:
"...they are not of any significant consequence since it is not expected from such a witness of 10 years of age to have a total photographic memory to be reproduced before the court. But as far as the incident is concerned, evidence of this witness is totally free from any reasonable doubt."
The prosecution had also stated that the accused had locked his family inside and threatened a neighbour by brandishing a "bomb-like thing" and declaring he would blow up the building if anyone intervened.
The victim's brother eventually broke down the latched door, disarmed the accused, and pinned him down until the police arrived.
The post-mortem report revealed that the victim had suffered 22 brutal injuries and had died due to severe head wounds.
