Form task force to nab leopard in Mysuru district: K'taka CM to officials
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has instructed officials to constitute a task force to catch the leopard, which has killed four people so far in T Narasipur taluk of Mysuru district.
Expressing concern over recent leopard attacks on human beings, in a meeting of officials from Forest department and Mysuru District Administration here on Tuesday evening, he directed the authorities concerned to take all necessary steps to nab the feline.
The officials informed the CM that as many as 158 people are involved in the combing operation in T Narasipur taluk.
Bommai asked the forest department to carry out patrolling in 3-4 km radius of the place where the latest incident occurred, an official release said.
Noting that a total of 21 villages have been affected by the leopard menace in the taluk, he said the help of locals must be sought to capture the animal. If necessary, the help of the Armed Reserve Police must be taken.
The mauled body of a 11-year-old boy allegedly attacked by leopard was found in Horalahalli village of the taluk last week
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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.
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