Code of conduct won’t affect Dasara celebrations: EC
Mysuru, October 09: The apprehension that the election code of conduct would affect the celebrations of the world famous Dasara this time is cleared with the clarification from the Election Commission. On Tuesday, the Election Commission clarified that the Chief Minister, ministers and elected representatives could participate in the Dasara celebrations. With this, the government and the elected representatives heaved a sigh of relief.
As the code of conduct is in force with the announcement of by-election to three Lok Sabha and two Assembly constituencies, there was a doubt on participation of the Chief Minister and others in Dasara celebrations. Following this, Mysuru deputy commissioner Abhiraj G. Shankar wrote a letter to the Election Commission to allow the CM, Ministers and elected representatives in Dasara festival. Based on his letter, the Election Commission said that “elected representatives could participate in the celebration. But no Dasara-related programmes should be conducted in the constituencies where elections are announced. No election related assurances should be given. No politicians should put up their flex, banners or buntings related Dasara in those constituencies”, the EC directed.
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Hoax bomb threat emails spark security alert at Karnataka government offices; no explosives found
Karwar/Tumakuru: Government offices in three Karnataka towns were placed on high alert on Tuesday after bomb threat emails were received by the tahsildar offices in Karwar and Bhatkal, and the deputy commissioner’s office in Tumakuru.
According to a report published by Deccan Herald, police officials said all three emails originated from a single email ID and contained claims of “revenge from Tamilians and Pakistanis.” Following the threats, security agencies immediately swung into action and the premises were evacuated and thoroughly searched.
Teams from the local police, bomb disposal squad and dog squad were deployed at all locations. Authorities have confirmed that no suspicious objects or explosives were found. They called the threats a hoax, after extensive checks.
Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police Deepan M N said precautionary measures were taken as per protocol to ensure public safety. “A detailed search was conducted at all the mentioned offices, but nothing incriminating was found,” he said.
Police have begun efforts to trace the source of the emails and identify the sender while security around key government buildings in the affected districts was heightened as a precaution, officials added.
