BJP MLA Umanath Kotian obtains injunction order from court ahead of Karnataka Elections
Order restrains media against publishing defamatory news, photos, videos against Kotian
Mangaluru: Moodbidri MLA Umanath Kotian has obtained an injunction from the Mangalore JMFC court, preventing the publishing of any defamatory news, photos, or videos against him. The MLA, who is afraid of personal harassment, said that he has been targeted with personal attacks in various media, including social media, for the past few days.
Kotyan, who is expected to contest the upcoming state assembly elections on a BJP ticket, has accused certain individuals of spreading false information about him. He claims to have been blamed for 40% corruption and for stopping temple fairs, which he believes could have a detrimental effect on his chances during the election.
Addressing reporters, the Moodbidire MLA expressed concern about the impact of these attacks on his reputation and urged the media to refrain from publishing any further defamatory content about him. He further stated that the court's restraining order was necessary to prevent any further damage to his image.
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NIA registers case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal
New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday registered a case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal, officials said.
The move came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, they said.
In pursuance to the home ministry's order, the anti-terror agency on Sunday registered a case, which was originally filed at Uttar Kashi police station, Bhangar division, Kolkata on Saturday, and took up the investigation, an NIA spokesperson said in a late night statement.
"The case pertains to recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property," the spokesperson said.
Earlier in the day, the Election Commission had directed the West Bengal Police to launch a special drive to arrest those involved in illegal manufacturing of crude bombs in the poll-bound state, an official said.
It asserted that all cases related to the making of any such explosive would be probed by the National Investigation Agency, the official said.
The directive came after the police recovered a large number of crude bombs from the house of a person, allegedly a TMC worker, at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, days ahead of the second and final phase of the assembly polls in the state.
The explosives were recovered during a search at the residence of Rafikul Islam following specific inputs, the official said.
The poll panel also issued a warning to senior police officers across the state over any lapse in maintaining law and order before the April 29 polling.
The first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
A record 93.19 per cent turnout has been recorded in the first round of polling. Bhangar will vote in the second phase.
