HM M.B. Patil warns Prof Bhagvan, Ananth Kumar Hegde, Pratap Simha!
Vijayapura, Feb 17: "Senior writer Prof Bhagavan, MPs Ananth Kumar Hegde, Pratap Simha and others should speak within the limits of freedom of speech. No one is above the law. It will be discussed in the department to take legal action against those who violate the law", Home Minister MB Patil warned.
Speaking to reporters, he said that suitable legal action would be taken against those who give provocative speeches. Everyone should respect the country. Vigil was kept on those who disturb peace in the society by sharing provocative posts, he said.
Terror strike in Pulwama was a heinous act. No one would forgive it. Strong steps should be taken to put an end to terrorism. All countries of the world together should take a decision against Pakistan. The government would give Rs 25 lakh compensation to the family of brave soldier H. Guru and government job to his wife Kalavathi, the Home Minister said.
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Truck driver arrested with cannabis worth over Rs 80 lakh in UP
Bhadohi (UP) (PTI): A truck driver was arrested here on Tuesday with cannabis worth over Rs 80 lakh, police said.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shubham Agrawal said that during vehicle checking on National Highway 19 in the Gopiganj police station area, a container truck was stopped near a roadside eatery for inspection.
During the search, police recovered several sacks containing 3 quintals and 78 kg of cannabis from the truck. The seized contraband is valued at around Rs 81 lakh, the officer said.
The truck driver, Son Pal, has been arrested and a case has been registered against him and four others under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Agrawal said.
During preliminary interrogation, Pal revealed that the cannabis was smuggled from Odisha by Salim and Chaman Khan, residents of Etah district. Half of the consignment was to be delivered to a person named Khalik in Bareilly, while the remaining half was for a person in Punjab, Agrawal said.
Pal further told police that he was promised Rs 1 lakh for safely transporting the consignment, the officer said.
