Kamal Haasan’s controversial remark on Kannada: Film release stayed in Karnataka till June 10
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has deferred the hearing on a petition seeking protection for the release of Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life to June 10. The petition was filed by the film’s co-producer, Raaj Kamal Films International, following backlash over Kamal Haasan’s controversial statement regarding the Kannada language.
The matter was heard by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, who initially advised Kamal Haasan to issue an apology to settle the controversy. However, when the court resumed in the afternoon, Haasan’s legal counsel declined to apologise and instead spoke about his respect and love for Kannada.
Justice Nagaprasanna reiterated that an apology could have put the matter to rest. The co-producer's counsel then informed the court that the film would not be released in Karnataka for a week. Taking this statement on record, the court adjourned the hearing to June 10.
Until then, Thug Life will not be released in Karnataka. Kamal Haasan has reportedly refused to apologise despite the court's suggestion.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
