Cabinet sub-committee formed under Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar to investigate COVID-19 scam
Bengaluru: A cabinet sub-committee has been formed under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to take action on the findings of the Justice Michael D'Cunha commission report regarding the alleged COVID-19 scam during the BJP's tenure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued the order on Thursday, later confirming the development through a post on X.
In his post on X, CM Siddaramaiah stated that the first report has been submitted by the commission which was formed to conduct an inquiry into allegations of irregularities during the COVID-19 pandemic. He further said that the commission’s first report has now revealed a large-scale scam, recommending further action.
To address this, the CM has ordered the formation of the sub-committee, headed by DCM D.K. Shivakumar. The report highlights an irregularity of Rs 769 crores in the procurement of medicines and equipment during the pandemic. The sub-committee includes ministers G. Parameshwar, H.K. Patil, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Priyank Kharge, Santhosh Lad, and Sharan Prakash Patil.
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Youngster, family members assaulted in Hubballi over alleged misconduct with girl; three injured
Hubballi: A youngster accused of misbehaving with a girl at a dance class and his family members were allegedly assaulted during a clash between two groups in Tumakuru Oni of Kamaripet area in Hubballi.
According to sources, a group confronted the youth, identified as Tilak, accusing him of behaving inappropriately with a girl at the dance class. The situation escalated after Tilak’s family members reached the spot and entered into an argument with the group.
As tensions grew, another group of around 50 to 60 people allegedly joined and attacked Tilak and his family members.
Three persons identified as Parashuram Nadiyada, Dileep Nadiyada and Tilak sustained serious injuries in the incident and were rushed to the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospital in Hubballi for treatment.
The victims have alleged that they were mistaken to be Muslims and were also subjected to caste-based abuse during the assault.
Police from the Kamaripet station reached the spot, brought the situation under control and registered a case in this regard.
