Dalit woman tied to tree, assaulted over alleged fish theft in Malpe; Four arrested
Udupi: Four people have been arrested in connection with the brutal assault on a Dalit woman at Malpe harbour over allegations of fish theft.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Lakshmibai, Sundar, Shilpa, and another local resident.
A video of the incident, which occurred on March 18, went viral on social media, prompting an investigation by Malpe police. Based on a complaint filed by the survivor, a case was registered.
According to Udupi SP Dr K. Arun, Lakshmibai accused the woman, who hails from Vijayanagara district, of stealing fish and assaulted her. Subsequently, a group of locals tied her to a tree and continued to beat her, as seen in the video.
Following an examination of the footage, four individuals involved in the assault were arrested. Police are reviewing the video to identify others involved, and further legal action will be taken accordingly.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
