Arrest, prosecute 'Gau Rakshaks', fake news peddlers: Priyank Kharge orders top police officials
Bengaluru: In an effort to curb the spread of misinformation and prevent communal violence incited through social media platforms, Priyank Kharge, the district in-charge Minister of Kalaburagi, directed top officials of the district to track down and take stringent action against those responsible.
During a meeting with revenue and police officials at the Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner's office auditorium, Kharge expressed concern over false allegations being circulated on social media. He specifically mentioned a claim circulating that he was involved in the recent murder of a police constable from Jewargi. To address the issue, Kharge instructed senior police officers to form a dedicated team responsible for monitoring social media posts and promptly taking legal action against individuals spreading fake news. He emphasized the importance of preventing communal tension and recommended that individuals claiming to be "Gau-Rakshakas" (cow protectors) and attempting to incite violence be arrested and prosecuted.
Additionally, Minister Kharge sternly ordered the police to refrain from accepting funds from illegal sand smuggling networks. He further instructed officials to seize vehicles carrying overloaded sand and file appropriate cases against the perpetrators. Notably, Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharanaprakash Patil echoed these sentiments, advocating for the seizure of such vehicles and registration of cases against those involved in illicit sand activities.
Furthermore, Minister Patil identified the presence of 22 clubs in the city engaged in unlawful activities. He urged officials to provide information on the police station limits where these activities occur and instructed them to conduct raids on such clubs while suspending police officers within the respective jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, DCP Srinivasalu received explicit instructions from Dr. Patil to ensure that no clubs involved in illegal activities are permitted within the city limits.
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UP man assaulted for possession of meat; Bajrang Dal members named in FIR
Kasganj (UP), Aug 4 (PTI): A man was allegedly assaulted by Bajrang Dal members and locals on the suspicion of carrying prohibited meat in the temple town of Soron in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district.
The police on Monday said an FIR has been registered and the case is under investigation.
A purported video of the incident has gone viral on social media, triggering tension in the region.
The incident took place Sunday near Mallah Nagar under the Nagaria police outpost of Soron Kotwali police station.
The victim, identified as Hasnain, a resident of Chamunda Gate, Kasganj, was apparently carrying about five kilograms of white meat in a bag when the local residents stopped him.
According to the police, the locals informed Bajrang Dal members, who, along with others, allegedly beat the man in public.
Upon receiving information, the police reached the spot and took the man into custody. Samples of the seized meat have been sent for forensic examination.
Circle Officer (CO) Nagar Anchal Chauhan said that a crowd apprehended and beat the man, and four packets of suspected prohibited meat were allegedly recovered from him.
A case has been registered based on his statement.
Soron Kotwali Station House Officer (SHO) Jagdish Chandra said, "A group of 15-20 individuals beat up the man. While the involvement of Bajrang Dal members was denied in initial statements, the victim's brother Tanveer filed a formal complaint naming some known and about six unidentified persons."
The SHO added that the meat has been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for analysis.
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