CM Siddaramaiah criticises Central Government's drought relief allocation; Challenges Modi's claims
Kalaburagi: In a press conference held in Kalaburagi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah voiced strong dissatisfaction with the central government's allocation of drought relief funds. Expressing dismay, he stated that the compensation provided by the central government falls drastically short of the requested amount.
Siddaramaiah revealed that despite a request for 18,174 crores from the state, the actual compensation received amounted to a mere 3,454 crores. He spoke about the urgency of addressing this issue and announced plans to discuss the matter further with relevant officials to convey the state's stance.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Siddaramaiah mentioned that Karnataka had taken the unprecedented step of approaching the Supreme Court regarding the matter of drought relief.
Moreover, Siddaramaiah criticised Prime Minister Modi's recent statements, accusing him of making false claims out of political desperation. He condemned Modi's alleged attempts to polarise by misrepresenting the government's efforts, particularly regarding support for backward classes and minorities.
Kalaburagi In-charge Minister Priyank Kharge, along with other prominent political figures including Sharanprakash Patil, BR Patil, MLA Dr. Ajay Singh, and Congress District President Jagdev Guttedar were present.
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Bengaluru: Four arrested for housebreaking, threats, extortion; fake PSI among accused
Bengaluru: Vidyaranyapura police have arrested four persons, including a man posing as a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), for allegedly breaking into a house, threatening the occupants, and extorting money while wearing police uniforms.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mallikarjuna, Pramod, Vinay, and Hrithik.
Police said the accused had hatched a plan to pose as police personnel, conduct fake raids, and extort money from residents by intimidation.
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According to the police, Mallikarjuna had failed the PSI examination twice and later falsely projected himself as a PSI. He allegedly conducted photo shoots in his hometown, Siraguppa, wearing a police uniform, baton, cap, and shoes, claiming to be serving as a PSI in Bengaluru.
On December 7, the four accused allegedly went to the house of Naveen in the Vidyaranyapura limits, threatened him with a stick and an iron rod, and claimed they had information that he was selling ganja. Under the pretext of searching, they allegedly extorted ₹87,000 through bank transfer, ₹53,000 in cash kept in the house, and ₹2,000 from his wallet.
Following Naveen’s complaint, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an operation, leading to the arrest of all four accused. Police have seized ₹45,000 in cash and the car used to commit the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
