Bagalkote arson attack: Police say act was pre-planned
Bagalkote (PTI): The police on Friday said the fire in sugarcane-laden vehicles in this district was premeditated, as the miscreants had brought petrol and other inflammable substances to carry out the arson.
According to Additional Director General of Police R Hitendra, the miscreants had sneaked in the farmers’ protest and carried out arson.
The ADGP visited the fire accident spot near a sugar factory at Samirwadi in the district where the vehicles were set on fire.
Later, he told reporters that a case has been registered against the unknown miscreants.
“Sugarcane vehicles were set on fire. We have registered a case. At the preliminary level, it has been found that they had brought petrol and all. It is found that in the name of farmers, miscreants have done this. Whoever it is, we will take strict action,” the officer said.
The ADGP said that investigation has started and police will identify those behind this and take action against them.
Following arson and violence on Thursday evening, prohibitory orders were clamped in Mudhol, Jamkhandi, Rabakavi, Banahatti Taluks of Bagalkote district.
According to police sources, more than 30 tractor trolleys, four bikes, six tractor engines were damaged in the fire incident.
The situation is under control, with a heavy deployment of police force in the area.
District in-charge Minister R B Thimmapur visited the spot along with senior officers of the district.
Meanwhile, farmers staged a protest in Vijayapura district, demanding appropriate price for sugarcane.
The protesters blocked the National Highway-52 near Yargal KD village in Sindagi Taluk of Vijayapura district. They set tires on fire on the highway.
Sugarcane growers in North Karnataka have been demanding at least Rs 3,500 per tonne of sugarcane. The state government has fixed Rs 3,300 per tonne.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
