Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announces Rs 5 Lakh compensation for rain related deaths in coastal K'taka
Mangaluru (Karnataka) May 31 (PTI): Dakshina Kannada district in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those who were killed in rain-related incidents in the coastal region over the past week.
Addressing a press conference here after visiting rain affected places, the minister said that seven people had lost their lives due to landslides, house collapses, and accidents in rough seas amid continuous heavy rainfall.
The coastal district has witnessed widespread disruption in the past week, with overflowing rivers, inundated homes, fallen trees, and damage to infrastructure. Several families were evacuated from low-lying areas after floodwaters entered their homes.
On the issue of communal tensions in the district, Rao said, "I am here as a representative of the Karnataka government. We do not discriminate between communities. Our only objective is to prevent the escalation of any communal issues in Dakshina Kannada."
Rao was visibly disturbed when a Muslim leader pointed out that the communal disharmony was a result of hate speeches and he wanted the minister to arrest those who deliver hate speeches. Rao replied to him sternly to allow him to address the press conference, but the leader did not relent and argued loudly with the minister, this is when the minister asked the security to take that leader out of the hall.
He said the police and district administration has been instructed to strictly monitor the situation and maintain peace.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
