Dharmasthala case: SIT free to conduct raids if required, says Home Min. Dr. G. Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara on Tuesday said that in connection with the Dharmasthala case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) will conduct raids wherever necessary as part of its probe.
Speaking to reporters in the city regarding the recent raid on Mahesh Timarodi’s residence, he clarified that the State Government has not issued any directives to the SIT on whom to raid. “The SIT is conducting the investigation independently. If necessary, they will raid anyone and summon them for questioning. They do not inform us beforehand about whom they intend to raid,” he said.
He further stated that the SIT constituted by the State Government is carrying out the investigation effectively, and hence there is no need for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to intervene. “The SIT report will be submitted soon,” he added.
Dr. Parameshwara stressed that the investigation is being taken very seriously. “On what grounds are BJP leaders holding the government responsible? We have taken every necessary measure. It is not appropriate to claim that the SIT itself is part of a conspiracy. Lakhs of devotees had expressed concern regarding Dharmasthala. To bring out the truth, the SIT was constituted,” he said.
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Several fall ill after consuming 'kuttu' flour on Mahashivratri in Noida; FIR against shop owner
Noida (PTI): An FIR has been lodged against a shop owner after several people allegedly fell ill after consuming 'kuttu' (buckwheat) flour on the occasion of Mahashivratri in Noida, police said on Tuesday.
The incident came to light after multiple residents of Supertech Ecovillage-3, Royal Court Society and Himalaya Pride Society reported health complications on Sunday after consuming the flour, traditionally eaten during fasts.
According to the police, information was received on Monday from a private hospital within the Bisrakh police station jurisdiction regarding several residents from the three housing societies falling ill.
The police informed the Food Safety Department, following which a complaint was filed and an FIR registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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A joint team of the Food Department and Bisrakh police conducted inspections at shops located in Supertech Ecovillage-3, Royal Court Society and Himalaya Pride Society and collected samples of buckwheat flour from the outlets.
During the inspection, irregularities were found at Prashant General Store in Royal Court Society, which was subsequently sealed, officials said.
Preliminary inquiry revealed that the affected residents had purchased the buckwheat flour supplied by HD Spices in the Chipiyana village, with its warehouse located in Chipiyana Buzurg.
Acting on the information, the Food Department team inspected the warehouse and sealed it after detecting irregularities. Samples have also been collected from other shops and further action is being taken, officials said.
The police have detained four persons, including the warehouse owner, they added.
