DYFI activists remove gates of Harekala-Adyar bridge, opening it to traffic
Mangaluru (PTI): Activists of CPI(M) youth wing DYFI on Tuesday removed the gates of the newly built bridge connecting Harekala and Adyar in Dakshina Kannada district, opening it for movement of light vehicles.
The bridge-cum-vented dam across the Nethravati river had not been opened for traffic though the work on it was completed four months ago. The minor irrigation department has not yet issued an order to open the bridge on account of a stay order from the court.
The officials failed to keep their earlier promise of opening the bridge to vehicular movement on April 1. Though the officials reached there on Monday, they stopped short of opening the bridge as the election code of conduct is in force.
The DYFI activists later submitted a memorandum to the Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner urging him to allow traffic on the bridge. As no action was taken till Tuesday, the activists, along with local people, removed the gates blocking access to the bridge on either side to allow vehicular movement.
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SIT raids house, office of BJP MLA Munirathna in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducted a raid at the house and office of BJP MLA Munirathna in Bengaluru on Saturday morning. Munirathna is currently in judicial custody, facing charges related to demanding a bribe from a contractor, issuing threats, caste abuse, and rape.
The raid was led by SIT ACP Kavitha at Munirathna’s residence in Vayalikaval.
Officials are reported to have examined various documents in search of technical evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
