Fake officer arrives in govt vehicle, threatens Shivamogga shop owner with fine: Case registered
Shivamogga: A fake officer reportedly arrived at the Gorur Mart by the 100 Feet Road near the APMC in Vinobanagar here in a government vehicle and threatened shop owners with a fine and notified them to pay him money to cancel the issuance of any fine.
The shop owners, who became privy to the reality of the imposter, filed a complaint at the police station. A case has been registered against the imposter, who had posed as Food Inspector Gangadhar and tried to extort money from a shop owner named Kumar.
On Sunday, an individual is learned to have arrived in a jeep displaying the Food Safety and Quality Department’s sign and entered the Gorur Mart, identifying himself as Food Inspector Gangadhar. In line with the pretense, he is said to have inspected the shop in the Mart. Holding a receipt book in his hands, he threatened the shop owner that a fine of Rs. 25,000 needed to be levied on the shop, the Gorur Mart shop-owner Kumar has accused.
The imposter further blackmailed the shop owner to pay him money to exempt the owner from the fine. According to allegations, after warning that Kumar had to pay a fine between Rs 10,000 and Rs 12,000, the fake officer extorted Rs 2,000 from him. On Monday evening, when the fake food inspector arrived at the Gorur Mart, the locals tried to apprehend him but he managed to flee from the place, it is learned.
The shop owner Kumar has filed a complaint against the fake officer, who pretended to be a food inspector and levied a fine on his shop and further extorted money from him, at the Vinobanagar police station. Based on the complaint, the police have started investigations and are looking into how the accused imposter was able to use a government vehicle in this ruse.
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Anna Hazare calls Dr. Singh an opponent of corruption; Netizens question his protest against him
New Delhi: Social activist Anna Hazare expressed his condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, describing him as a staunch opponent of corruption. However, his remarks have drawn criticism from social media users, who questioned why Hazare led a protest against Singh’s government if he held such views.
“Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh always prioritised the welfare of the nation and society. Death is inevitable, but the contributions and work he did for the country are immense. He provided a new direction to the Indian economy. I met him in 2010 during his tenure, and he discussed the anti-corruption movement with me. He took immediate decisions regarding the Lokayukta Act against corruption. Though he is no longer with us physically, his memories will remain with us forever,” Hazare said.
In 2011, Hazare’s anti-corruption movement created a massive stir across the country. The protest, which began on April 5, 2011, and concluded on December 23 of the same year, sparked widespread dissatisfaction among citizens against the Manmohan Singh-led government. The movement played a significant role in the Congress-led UPA's defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Following Hazare's statement, social media users criticised him, asking why he protested against Singh's administration if he believed Singh opposed corruption.
"Manmohan Singh Was Against Corruption, Always Thought Of Nation": Anna Hazare https://t.co/Ij6YuCuBoW#ManmohanSingh #AnnaHazare pic.twitter.com/KkKLKVIwpo
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