Three cops including PSI filed bail plea
Cattle trader Hussainabba death case
Udupi, June 5: All the three police personnel including Hiriyadka PSI who were under judicial custody in related to the suspicious death of cattle trader Hussainabba of Jokatte have moved the bail application in the Additional Civil Court here on Tuesday.
Head constable Mohan Kotval filed his application on June 4, against which, senior assistant public prosecutor Praveen Kumar RN objected.
After hearing the argument, judge VS Pandit postponed the verdict to June 6.
PSI DN Kumar and jeep driver Gopal also filed their applications for the bail. But the judge has given time to Praveen Kumar to file his objections on June 8. Counsels Shantaram Shetty and A Sanjeeva were present on the occasion.
All the three police personnel were booked under IPC Column 177, 201, 202, and 203 for destroying the evidences.
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CM Siddaramaiah calls for united action against fake news, warns of legal consequences
Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a stern warning, stating that the government will take strong legal action against individuals spreading fake news. Speaking at the district journalists' association's Press Day and award ceremony on Saturday, he expressed concern over the growing threat of misinformation, urging society to come together to tackle the issue.
The Chief Minister stressed that while laws have been put in place to penalize those responsible for spreading fake news, legal measures alone are not enough. He stressed on the need for a collective effort to combat the rise of misinformation. "Laws are crucial, but it is the responsibility of society as a whole to reject fake news and ensure that truth prevails," he said.
Citing a personal example, Siddaramaiah recalled an incident during an assembly session where he quoted former CM BS Yediyurappa, who had asked, "Do we have a printing machine to print currency to waive loans?" However, a distorted version of the statement was later circulated on social media, falsely attributing the comment to Siddaramaiah and linking it to the state's guarantee schemes. "This false information not only misled the public but caused harm to me and society as a whole," he remarked.
The CM also highlighted the government's efforts to counter misinformation, announcing the formation of special fact-check units in every district. These units are tasked with identifying and addressing the spread of fake news, with the goal of preserving truth and transparency in public discourse.
"Freedom of expression is a fundamental right granted by our Constitution," Siddaramaiah said, adding that if misinformation threatens the three branches of the Constitution—legislative, executive, and judiciary—society itself will be in danger.
