Nobody has right to take law into their hands: Siddaramaiah's stern warning to communal elements
Says police have been given clear instructions in this regard
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has affirmed his commitment to prevent any instances of unnatural deaths in the state, emphasizing that there is no space for communal clashes. Speaking to the media after distributing compensation checks of Rs 25 lakhs to the families of six victims who lost their lives in communal conflicts, the Chief Minister stated that individuals should refrain from taking the law into their own hands, irrespective of their religious affiliations.
Siddaramaiah underscored that clear instructions have been given to the police to ensure that no one has the authority to engage in vigilante actions. He conveyed a resolute message to the people of Karnataka, assuring them that the government will protect the lives and properties of individuals belonging to all religions, including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists. He stressed that there will be no room for discrimination and highlighted the government's efforts to engage with and compensate the victims who were previously overlooked.
The Chief Minister emphasized that every human life holds value and called for equal treatment regardless of one's religious identity. He criticized the previous BJP government for its partiality in providing compensation, pointing out that while the families of Praveen Kumar Nettaru and Harsha received Rs 25 lakhs, others were neglected. Siddaramaiah raised concerns about the former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's selective visit to the house of Praveen Kumar Nettaru, neglecting the proximity of Mohammad Fazil's residence. He insisted that compensation should be provided to all deserving families and announced the government's intention to provide employment opportunities to the relatives of the deceased.
In conclusion, Siddaramaiah reiterated the government's commitment to upholding the sanctity of every human life, emphasizing equal treatment for individuals regardless of their religious background. He asserted the need for appropriate compensation for all affected families and pledged support to provide employment to those who have suffered losses.
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
