Mangaluru fishing boats ambushed, pelted stones at in Tamil Nadu; fishermen injured
Mangaluru: Fishing boats that had sailed from Mangaluru for deep sea fishing were pelted stones at near Kanyakumari of Tamil Nadu, causing injuries to the fishermen.
According to the reports, the incident took place when 7-8 boats from Mangaluru were fishing deep sea near Kanyakumari when they were ambushed and pelted stones at, causing injuries to 7-8 fishermen from Mangaluru.
The boats of Mangaluru fishermen were reportedly surrounded by boats of Tamil-speaking fishermen who pelted stones at the boats. The Mangaluru fishermen have captured the incident on mobile phones, following which the videos are being widely shared on social media platforms.
More details awaited.
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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.
