Fight against Kasturirangan Report: Former Minister Ramanath Rai
Mangaluru: A letter was written to reject the Kasturirangan report when I was forest minister. Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja, who is not aware of this, is leveling allegations against me; said former Minister Ramanath Rai.
Addressing a press conference at District Congress office on Thursday, he said that the Central Government has come forward to implement Kasturirangan Report. If the central government does so, we will fight against it. If the BJP does not want this report to be implemented, let them join our fight; Rai challenged.
District in-charge minister UT Khader, Mayor Bhaskar Moily, Ibrahim Kodijal, Vithala Shetty, Shashidhar Hegde and others were present.
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Protest over ATM staff shooting ends after assurance from MP Sagar Khandre
Bidar: A major protest erupted in front of the district government hospital following a deadly shooting incident involving State Bank of India ATM staff. One staff member was killed, and another critically injured when unidentified assailants opened fire as they attempted to deposit money at the ATM.
The incident drew public outrage, with family members of the victims and local residents gathering outside the hospital. They demanded immediate compensation, job security for a family member, and expedited post-mortem procedures, criticizing the absence of senior officials and government representatives earlier in the day.
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MP Sagar Khandre later arrived to offer condolences and address the protesters' concerns. Responding to demands, he assured that he would discuss the matter with the Chief Minister to arrange for two acres of land and a government job for the victim’s family. Additionally, he confirmed that since the case falls under the Atrocity Act, the Social Welfare Department would provide Rs. 8 lakh in compensation.
Following his assurances, the protest was called off, bringing temporary relief to the tense situation. Police investigations into the robbery and shooting are ongoing, with senior officials, including IGP Ajay Hiroli, overseeing the case.
