Rajanna's petition on honey trapping will be examined within framework of law, says G Parameshwara
Gokarna (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said that the government will examine Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna's petition on alleged attempts to "honeytrap" him, judiciously within the framework of law and take necessary action.
Rajanna on Tuesday had submitted a petition to Parameshwara seeking a probe and necessary action on an alleged attempt to "honeytrap" him.
"He (Rajanna) has given me a petition, we (govt) will examine it within the framework of law and take further action," Parameshwara said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "What he (Rajanna) has given me is a petition. Complaint cannot be given to me as I'm not a police station. We will examine the petition judiciously within the framework of law and take action."
The Home Minister on Tuesday had said that the government will decide on the further course of action and the nature of the probe in connection with the case, after consulting with the legal team and after discussing with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Last Thursday, Rajanna had informed the Assembly that honeytrap attempts were made on him and that at least 48 politicians across parties had fallen victim to such acts.
The issue created a stir in the Assembly, prompting the Home Minister to announce a high-level probe while the opposition demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting High Court judge.
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Three footballers of Indian origin named in squads for FIFA World Cup 2026
New Delhi: Three footballers of Indian origin have been named in preliminary or final squads for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
According to a report published by Mathrubhumi, Sarpreet Singh was included in the New Zealand national football team squad which was announced on Wednesday.
Born in Auckland to Indian parents, Singh was eligible to represent India through his family roots but chose to play for New Zealand. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder made his senior international debut in 2018 and has since become a regular member of the national side.
Singh has made 26 appearances for New Zealand and has scored three goals while providing seven assists.
Julen Lopetegui has included two players of Indian origin: Niall Mason and Tahsin Mohammed, in Qatar’s selections for the tournament.
Mason, a defender whose mother is Indian, previously trained in the youth academies of Real Madrid, Southampton FC and Aston Villa FC. Although he received his first senior call-up earlier this year, the Qatar defender is yet to make his senior international debut.
Tahsin Mohammed, 19, was born to parents from Kerala’s Kannur district. His father Jamshid is from Thalassery, while his mother Shaima belongs to Valapattanam. The winger became the first player of Indian origin to feature in the Qatar Stars League, Qatar’s premier domestic football competition.
Mohammed has made two appearances for the senior Qatar side, including in a World Cup qualifier against Afghanistan in June 2024.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by United States, Mexico and Canada.
