Attempts of honeytrap: Minister asked to file complaints to help probe incident: Satish Jarkiholi
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Public Works Satish Jarkiholi has admitted that two attempts were made to honeytrap a minister in the Karnataka government, adding that the minister has been asked to file a formal complaint.
The minister, who spoke to reporters here on Thursday, said that the government stood in support of the minister accused of being honeytrapped. “We have asked him to file a police complaint in order to get the case formally investigated and find the culprits in the matter.”
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Jarkiholi, however, expressed displeasure on the incident being capitalized on by some people. Opining that there was a need to curb incidents of honeytrapping, the minister pointed out that leaders of other parties had also been caught in such webs earlier. “I have spoken to the Chief Minister as well as the Home Minister as there is an urgent need for action to put a halt to such activities.”
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Indian Navy vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests: Prez Murmu
Visakhapatnam (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding country's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce.
Presiding over the International Fleet Review (IFR) off Vizag coast abroad an Indian Naval warship in the Bay of Bengal, the President said the Indian Navy is deployed in the region to serve as a credible instrument of deterrence and defence against threats and challenges arising in the sea.
"Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding India's maritime interests and is contributing to stability across wider maritime commerce," Murmu said.
Further, she noted that the Indian Navy plays a vital role in promoting goodwill and building bridges of trust, confidence and friendship with navies around the globe.
Murmu addressed the IFR after she sailed to review several Indian and foreign vessels.
