Pro-Kannada activists in Bengaluru interrupt Tamil actor Siddharth's event amidst Cauvery issue
Tamil actor Siddharth faced an interruption during a press conference in Bengaluru on September 28, where he was promoting his latest film, "Chithha."
Pro-Kannada activists disrupted the event, questioning the necessity of his film promotion amid the ongoing Cauvery River water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
During the press conference, a group of pro-Kannada activists entered and confronted Siddharth, expressing their concerns about the ongoing Cauvery protests and whether it was appropriate for a Tamil actor to promote his film in Karnataka during this sensitive time. They pointed out that Karnataka residents were protesting the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, raising questions about the timing of the film promotion.
In response, Siddharth attempted to address the activists in Kannada but was met with further inquiries about the necessity of holding such an event with a Tamil actor. The activists emphasized that they were making an appeal and urged Siddharth to join the protests on the streets.
The Cauvery River water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has garnered renewed attention following a recent Supreme Court decision upholding the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) directive. The Supreme Court ordered the Karnataka government to release 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for a 15-day period on September 21, reigniting tensions over the longstanding water-sharing issue.
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'Strong evidence' available against Saif attacker, police tell court while opposing his bail plea
Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI): Police have opposed the bail plea of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan with a knife and injuring him at his home here in January this year, telling a Mumbai court there was "strong evidence" against the accused.
Citing a Forensic Science Laboratory report, police reiterated before the sessions court their earlier claim knife fragments that got lodged near the actor's spine during the attack as well as a part found at the crime spot have matched with the weapon recovered from the accused, Shariful Islam.
These three pieces were part of the same weapon (knife) used to attack the filmstar, the police said in a written response to the accused's plea submitted in the court on Thursday (July 24).
Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by an intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16 during a robbery attempt.
The 54-year-old actor underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital to remove a piece of knife that got lodged near his spine during the attack. He was discharged from the private hospital after five days.
Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested two days later for allegedly stabbing Khan.
The police, in their response, highlighted that the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India.
If granted bail, there was a possibility that he may flee India and not appear before the court during the trial. The crime committed by the accused is of a "very serious nature, and strong evidence" is available against him, they argued.
In his bail plea, filed through advocate Vipul Dushing, the accused asserted he was innocent and had no prior criminal record.
Investigation into the case has practically concluded with only the filing of a chargesheet pending, the accused contended while seeking bail.
The alleged attacker has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections related to house trespass, robbery and dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous injury.
