Prakash Raj demands SIT in Dharmasthala mass burial allegations case
Actor warns CM Siddaramaiah against delays, says culprits may destroy key evidence
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Bengaluru: Actor and activist Prakash Raj has issued a strong public appeal to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, calling for the immediate formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the explosive allegations surrounding the Dharmasthala case. His statement comes in response to the Chief Minister’s assurance that legal action will follow a police investigation.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Prakash Raj expressed cautious optimism about the CM’s intentions but warned that delays could enable powerful perpetrators to destroy crucial evidence.
"Honorable Chief Minister @siddaramaiah sir, I have faith in your words... but these brutal murderers... and the despicable demons protecting them cannot be trusted," Prakash Raj wrote in Kannada. "Please take urgent action so that the investigation is not delayed and evidence is not destroyed. Form an SIT and take strong action against the officials who have misled the investigation so far. #justasking"
CM Siddaramaiah had earlier tweeted, “The Police Department is investigating the Dharmasthala case and will take legal action. I will discuss with the police department and take a decision regarding the formation of an SIT. There will be no pressure in the matter of investigation. Action will be taken according to law.”
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
