Normalcy returns in Uppinangady, security beefed up as section 144 continues
Uppinangady: In the wake of protesters being subjected to lathi-charge by the police on Tuesday, section 144 was imposed in Uppinangady. The town appeared normal on Wednesday and as precautionary measures, police have been deployed in various places in Uppinangady, Udupi districts.
Concerning the recent sword attack incident that occurred near Halegate’s Subramanya Cross, the police had detained three PFI leaders and taken them to the station on Tuesday. Demanding the immediate release of their leaders, PFI activists had gathered outside the station since Tuesday morning and protested the detainment. After receiving assurances from the police that they would release the detainees the protesters had begun vacating the premises on Tuesday evening.
Amid this, the Puttur Tahsildar who arrived at the Uppinangady station enforced section 144 as a precaution to avoid tension in the region. Meanwhile, from among those who had been detained, the police had released one individual during the latter part of the evening. However, they had not released two of the detained PFI leaders due to which the protesters came back and resumed their protest demanding their release around 9.30 pm. At the time, the police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, it is learned. However, because of this more than 10 individuals were grievously injured. Four policemen also received some injuries, it is learned.
Duron the lathi-charge, Police Sub Inspectors Sandesh, Vaman, and police personnel Rudrappa and Renuka were injured, and they were admitted at the Puttur Hospital.
Police Deployment Tightened: The police force from Udupi district was also called upon, to join the district and state Reserve force. Deputy police inspectors from various stations and staff were stationed at Uppinangady, and tight police deployment was undertaken.
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Kumaraswamy accuses Cong govt of 'neglecting' farmers in Karnataka
Mysuru (PTI): Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of "neglecting" the farmers in the state and being involved in corruption.
The JD(S) leader took part in an event where President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in Mandya district, which comes under his Lok Sabha constituency.
"I saw a report that 2,800 farmers have died by suicide after this government came to power (in state). The government seems to be not concerned about the farmers. This government on coming to power said that it will give Rs 24,000 crore as loan to 32 lakh farmers for their farming activities, but till November, about Rs 12,000 crore has been paid to 24 lakh farmers, limiting to what was there earlier by managing the books of account," Kumaraswamy said.
Speaking to reporters here, he said, "These things show the failures of this government. Also, there is a corrupt system. I will not speak about it now. After December 20, I will speak to you in detail. There are a lot of issues to share with you."
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Responding to a question, the JD(S) leader, who turned 66 today, said there is no use of giving any documents. "I'm waiting for the right time."
Regarding the Congress government introducing a bill against "hate speech" in the Assembly, Kumaswamy said it is aimed at silencing the opposition in the state, but they won't be successful.
"What do Congress leaders have to say about their workers' comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi?. He cited slogans -- 'Modi teri kabr khudegi, aaj nahi to kal khudegi' (Modi's grave will be dug.. if not today, then tomorrow) -- allegedly raised against Modi at a Congress rally in Delhi on Sunday.
