Amid West Asia tensions, CM Siddaramaiah directs mandatory inspections to curb fertiliser hoarding
Bengaluru: Amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday directed officials to make fertiliser inspections mandatory at all check posts across the state to prevent shortages and hoarding.
Chairing a high-level meeting at Vidhana Soudha with district in-charge ministers, secretaries, deputy commissioners and zilla panchayat chief executive officers, the Chief Minister said there is a possibility of disruption in fertiliser supply due to the situation in the Middle East.
He instructed district authorities to ensure timely availability of fertilisers to farmers and warned traders against bulk purchasing and hoarding. He also directed that proper distribution of key fertilisers, including urea and DAP, be ensured.
The Chief Minister further called for strict monitoring of fertiliser movement and directed officials to curb transportation of fertilisers to other states. He emphasised the need to tighten inspections at check posts for effective implementation.
Noting that fertiliser sales have already increased in some districts, including Haveri, compared to last year, Siddaramaiah sought an explanation and directed continuous monitoring to prevent artificial shortages and ensure supply reaches eligible farmers.
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Union Minister Sanjay Kumar's son booked under POCSO, files counter-complaint of extortion
Hyderabad (PTI): A case under POCSO Act was registered against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son here following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl, a charge denied by the accused who alleged extortion and criminal intimidation by the teen and her parents.
According to the 17-year-old girl's mother, Sanjay Kumar's son Bhageerath, who was in a relationship with her daughter, sexually harassed her.
The alleged relationship began about seven-eight months ago, police said.
They are yet to examine the girl, who is a student.
Meanwhile, Bhageerath complained to the police in Karimnagar that the girl who got acquainted to him, invited him to her family functions and group gatherings.
An FIR was registered based on the complaint.
Bhageerath said in the complaint that, believing the girl's family to be trustworthy, he accompanied them and visited some holy places, as part of a friends group.
Subsequently, the girl and her parents intimidated him to marry her, but he rejected the proposal, following which the girl's parents demanded money and also threatened him with false complaints if he failed to pay the amount.
Out of fear, he paid Rs 50,000 to the girl's father, but they demanded Rs five crore. If he failed to comply, the girl's mother would commit suicide, Bhageerath alleged in his complaint.
