Attempt to assault CJI: I was expressing shock, clarifies ex-B’luru top cop, BJP leader Bhaskar Rao
Bengaluru: In the backdrop of severe criticism for his apparent support and appreciation for the advocate who attempted to throw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, former IPS officer and BJP leader Bhaskar Rao has issued an apology and also clarified that he had not insulted anyone with his earlier statement.
Rao, who is a former Police Commissioner of Bengaluru, had called the advocate Rakesh Kishore’s act brave and worth appreciation.
Having received criticism from various fronts, including the Congress, Rao, in a tweet on his personal ‘X’ account on Wednesday afternoon, stated, “My reaction was one of aghast and shock that a person, despite being so highly educated, Aged and experienced such an action knowing fully the Consequences of a Terribly and Legally Wrong Act. , I have not insulted the Supreme Court, nor Chief Justice or any Community. If my tweet has angered or hurt, I am sorry (sic).”
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Biker injured, leopard dies in road accident near forest area in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: A leopard was killed after being hit by a motorcycle near Mandagadde in Thirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district.
According to reports, the biker was travelling from Shivamogga towards Thirthahalli when the leopard suddenly came onto the road from a nearby forest area near Mandagadde. The rider is said to have lost control of the bike and crashed into the animal.
The leopard suffered severe injuries in the impact and died on the spot. The biker also fell onto the road along with the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was shifted to a hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment.
After receiving information about the incident, forest department officials, including Gajanur RFO Vinay Kumar, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
