Mudigere: 103 tourists detained by police for trekking in restricted forest area
Mudigere: In a police operation reported from the taluk, 103 tourists were detained on Saturday for trekking in the Bidirutala forest area of the Western Ghats without official permission.
The police team led by Banakal Sub-inspector Renuka and Baluru Sub-inspector Dileep Kumar reportedly intercepted the group that was trekking in the restricted forest areas in the Charmadi range of the Western Ghats and took the 103 trekkers into custody.
In addition, two tourist buses and two pickup vehicles were seized by the police.
The trekkers are employees of IT companies that are functioning from Bengaluru, sources have said.
Police are investigating further as it is also learned that the trekkers were guided by a local into an area prohibited for the public without the permission of the Forest Department officers, which was a violation of the law.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
