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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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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