Murudeshwar beach tragedy: Tourism officer, UK DC booked for negligence
Murudeshwar: Renowned advocate Nagendra Naik from Bengaluru has filed a complaint at Murudeshwar police station against Deputy Director of Tourism Department Jayant H.V. (Mumbai-Karwar) and Uttara Kannada District Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya in connection with the repeated tragic deaths at Murudeshwar beach.
The complaint alleges violation of the Karnataka Tourism Policy 2020-25, Supreme Court guidelines, and the Disaster Management Act 2005.
Four students of Morarji Desai School in Mulbagilu drowned on December 11. The complaint also mentions the death of a 17-year-old pre-university student on the same beach on October 6. The complaint alleges that the authorities, which earn Rs 3.38 crore from water sports activities at Murudeshwar beach every year, have failed to provide basic life-saving and safety facilities, the complaint said.
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Life-saving devices, watchtowers, lifeguards and emergency response measures are missing from the beach. Failure to implement regulations as per Karnataka Tourism Policy and Supreme Court guidelines.
Man-made disasters at the beach are prime examples of administrative negligence. Despite earning crores of rupees annually from tourism activities, the money has failed to be spent on safety measures, the complaint alleges.
The complaint seeks registration of a case against Jayant H.V. and Lakshmi Priya under BNS sections 106 (causing death by negligence), 125 (conduct endangering life), and IPC section 503 (intention to cause harm).
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Talks on non-veg food demand at Kannada Sahitya Sammelana on dec 16: Min. Chaluvarayaswamy
Mandya: District In-Charge Minister and reception committee chairman N. Chaluvarayaswamy announced plans to meet with progressive organizations that have requested the inclusion of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food at the upcoming 87th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. The discussions will take place on Monday, December 16.
Speaking after inspecting the conference stage preparations on Saturday, Chaluvarayaswamy stated that leaders of these organizations have requested a meeting to address their demands. He assured that arrangements for the large gathering—expected to attract one to one-and-a-half lakh participants—will prioritize convenience for attendees.
He added that construction of the stage is progressing swiftly and will be completed by Tuesday or Wednesday. Chaluvarayaswamy plans to oversee the construction work personally to ensure its timely completion.
The conference will give prominence to discussions on diverse topics, including agriculture and literature. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the collective efforts of the District Collector, Sahitya Parishad members, MLAs, former MLAs, organizations, and the general public in making the event a success.
The event was also attended by MLA Ravikumar Ganiga, Legislative Council Member Dinesh Gooli gowda, Mysugar President C.D. Gangadhar, District Collector Dr. Kumar, and other officials and leaders.
