Congress stages sit-in protest in Bengaluru demanding release of drought relief fund
Bengaluru: In a move against the central government, the Congress party in Karnataka staged a sit-in protest today, demanding the immediate release of drought relief funds for the state.
Led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with other cabinet members and MLAs, the protest took place in front of the Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudhain Bengaluru.
The BJP-led government under Prime Minister Modi has come under fire for alleged delays in disbursing much-needed relief funds to Karnataka, which is grappling with the devastating effects of drought.
Accusing the central government of injustice, particularly towards the state's farmers, the Congress leaders emphasized the urgent necessity of assistance for affected communities.
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Jharkhand: 3 arrested for 'raping' 2 women in Gumla
Gumla (PTI): Three persons were arrested on Monday for allegedly raping two women at a village in Jharkhand’s Gumla district, police said.
All the three accused have been remanded to judicial custody, Gumla Sadar Police Station officer-in-charge, Mahendra Karmali, told PTI.
According to police, one of the women had been called to Gumla Sadar by her boyfriend on Sunday for an outing.
“She arrived at the spot accompanied by a female. The woman’s boyfriend then called a friend, and they took the two women to a secluded place in Sisai police station area in the evening, forcibly made them consume alcohol before raping them,” the officer said.
The accused later called another man to the spot, who also allegedly raped the women, he said.
“The women later reached the Sadar Police Station and lodged a complaint on Sunday night. Police conducted raids and nabbed the three accused on Monday,” he added.
Further investigation is underway.
