InoxWind to pump Rs 400 crore into Karnataka's Koppal: Minister Patil
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Wednesday announced that InoxWind, a manufacturer of large blades and towers for the wind energy sector, will set up a new facility in Koppal district with an investment of Rs 400 crore, creating around 1,000 direct jobs.
He said the facility will be located in the Kyadigoppa Industrial Area of Koppal district.
Patil made the announcement following a meeting with Santosh Khairnar, President (Corporate Strategies) of InoxWind, to discuss the company’s expansion plans.
“The company’s Executive Director, Devansh Jain, had written to me requesting the allocation of 70 acres of land adjacent to the National Highway. He explained that setting up the unit in an area without wide, good-quality roads would not be viable for transporting massive blades and towers,” Patil said in a statement issued by his office.
Initially, the company had shown interest in establishing the plant in the Vijayapura district. However, due to the lack of an industrial area adjacent to the National Highway, suitable land could not be identified, he added.
Consequently, land under the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has been allocated for the project in Kushtagi taluk of Koppal district, Patil said.
Of the total Rs 400 crore investment, Rs 300 crore will be spent in the first phase and Rs 100 crore in the second phase, he added.
The minister assured that the state government would extend full support and provide incentives to InoxWind under the new Industrial Policy. The proposed facility will manufacture wind turbine towers, including their massive blades and pillars.
Patil also expressed confidence that the project would play a significant role in addressing regional imbalances in industrial development across the state, the statement added.
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
