Ashraf, Rahman murder cases: K'taka govt. considering appointment of S. Balan as special PP
Mangaluru: The Karnataka government is reportedly considering appointing senior advocate S. Balan as the special public prosecutor in connection with the murder cases of Ashraf and Abdul Rahman.
Ashraf, a resident of Sultan Bathery taluk in Wayanad, Kerala, was lynched by a mob at Samrat Maidan near Kudupu on the outskirts of Mangaluru on April 27. In another incident, Abdul Rahman, from Kolthamajalu village in Badaga Bellur, was murdered by miscreants in Kagudde, Bantwal taluk, on the evening of May 27.
Family members of both victims have demanded a thorough investigation and strict punishment for all those involved. Responding to their plea, Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader had reportedly discussed the matter with the Home and Law Minister, requesting that S. Balan be appointed as the special public prosecutor for both cases. In this backdrop, the state government is said to be considering Balan's appointment.
In the Ashraf murder case, police have arrested Sachin T., Devdas, Manjunath, Saideep, Nitish Kumar alias Santosh, Dixit Kumar, Sandeep, Vivian Alvares, Sridatta, Rahul, Pradeep Kumar, Manish Shetty, Dhanush, Dixit, Kishore Kumar, and 21 others. While some of the accused have secured bail, others remain in judicial custody.
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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.
