Sanitary pads meant for schoolgirls burnt in Kalaburagi, public anger mounts
Kalaburagi: Sanitary pads meant to be distributed free of cost to adolescent girls under the Karnataka government's 'Shuchi Scheme' were found burnt at the Farhatabad Primary Health Centre on the outskirts of Kalaburagi city.
The sanitary pads, worth several lakhs of rupees, were reportedly discovered during the demolition of an old building on the premises. Thousands of unused pads, which were intended for eligible high school and college-going girls, were allegedly stored in a godown without distribution. Instead of distributing them, health department officials allegedly set them ablaze, triggering widespread public outrage.
Local residents and community leaders have strongly condemned the act and demanded action against the officials responsible. They questioned why such a crucial health resource was hoarded and ultimately destroyed instead of being provided to the intended beneficiaries.
Videos showing piles of sanitary pads burning have gone viral on social media, intensifying the backlash and leading to demands for accountability.
In response, Dr. Sharanabasappa Kyatnal, District Health and Family Welfare Officer, has issued a notice to the RCH district official, the taluk health officer, and the medical officer of the health centre. The notice calls for a detailed investigation and submission of a report within 24 hours.
“A thorough inquiry has been ordered into the incident of burning sanitary pads at Farhatabad PHC. A clear explanation is expected within 24 hours,” said Dr. Kyatanal.
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'The Ba**ds of Bollywood’ mirrors my life, damages my reputation: Sameer Wankhede tells Delhi HC
New Delhi: IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has submitted his reply to the Delhi High Court in the defamation case he filed against Red Chillies Entertainment, the production company owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan. The case pertains to the recently released series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, which Wankhede claims has defamed him.
In his statement to the court, Wankhede asserted that the show’s portrayal of a police officer is clearly based on him and has caused serious harm to his public image. He cited four key reasons supporting his claim.
First, he said the character in question bears physical similarities to him, including facial and body features. Second, he noted that the character’s working style and mannerisms closely resemble his own.
Third, Wankhede highlighted that the officer in the show is depicted making a high-profile arrest involving a major film personality, which he said directly mirrors his own involvement in the Aryan Khan drug case.
Fourth, he pointed out that the character frequently uses the phrase “Satyameva Jayate,” a motto he himself had used during media interactions in the course of that investigation. He argued that using the national motto in such a context cannot be dismissed as creative expression or humour.
Wankhede also referred to an interview in which Aryan Khan allegedly admitted that the show was “inspired by some real events.” This, he said, contradicts Red Chillies Entertainment’s claim that The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is purely fictional.
He further alleged that the tone and intent of the series indicate personal and institutional vendetta, aimed at discrediting and defaming him rather than engaging in artistic storytelling.
Wankhede informed the court that the fallout from the show has affected his family, with his wife and sister receiving abusive and vulgar messages online.
Rejecting Red Chillies’ argument that he is a “thin-skinned” officer, Wankhede said that a public servant cannot be expected to tolerate false and damaging portrayals simply because of his position. He emphasized that his legal action seeks to protect the constitutional rights and dignity of both himself and his family.
