Vehicular movement not allowed on Mullarapatna Hanging Bridge: MLA Rajesh Naik
Mullarapatna bridge collapsed: temporary road construction in process
Bantwal: The Bridge across the Phalguni River at Mullarapatna in Aral village in the taluk has collapsed on Monday evening affecting the vehicular movement. Construction of a temporary road has begun from this morning to provide an alternative arrangement.
Earlier in the day, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel along with MLA Rajesh Naik Ulippadi visited the spot where Mullarpatna Bridge collapsed and checked the damage. He has instructed the authorities to speed up the construction of the temporary road. Municipal councilors Govinda Prabhu, Devdas Shetty, local panchayat vice-president Jagadish Alva, Mangaluru Taluk Panchayat members Nagesh Shetty, Praveen Alva, Devappa Poojari, Umesh Arala, M.B. Ashraf, MS Muhammed, BM Lateef and others were present.
Work launched for alternative road construction: MLA Rajesh Naik
Speaking to reporters in Bantwal after the visit, MLA Rajesh Naik said, "Construction of the temporary road will not affect citizens of both sides of the bridge. The public does not need to worry. ”
“MP Nalin Kumar Kateel has spoken with PWD engineers Umesh Bhat, Gokul Das, and Ravikumar to arrange a temporary way for pedestrians on the hanging bridge. Until the Bridge gets repaired, no vehicles will be allowed on it,” he added.
Devdas Shetty, Purush Salian, Ramanath Rai, Santosh Raibettu were present.
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CM Siddaramaiah appeals to Naxalites to surrender, join mainstream
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday appealed to the Naxalites (Maoists) involved in violent activities to surrender and join the democratic mainstream.
He said the government has already formulated a surrender policy, which will be simplified and implemented effectively.
"Our government is determined to encourage all Naxals in Karnataka to surrender completely and reintegrate into the mainstream," Siddaramaiah said in a statement.
The CM said under the surrender policy, financial assistance will be provided in phases.
"Naxals who surrender their weapons to the government will be eligible for incentives, skill training, and comprehensive rehabilitation measures, all of which will be undertaken with empathy and on a priority basis," he underlined.
The government will also take steps to expedite the resolution of cases against surrendered Naxals and ensure they receive necessary legal support, the chief minister assured the Left wing ultras.
He added that efforts are underway to identify and address the needs of those who have already surrendered, ensuring their successful rehabilitation.
Siddaramaiah, however, warned strict action against those engaging in violence.
"At the same time, I want to make it unequivocally clear that anyone engaging in violent or unlawful activities will face strict legal action from our government," he said.
According to him, several progressive and public-spirited leaders met him, emphasising the importance of Naxals joining the democratic mainstream and preventing any loss of life.
On November 20, a top Naxalite, Vikram Gowda, was killed in an encounter with the Anti-Naxal Force at Peetabailu village in Hebri in Udupi district, pointing to the active Naxal activities in the state.
