Karnataka Governor permits prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA scam
Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday granted permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment scam, according to sources from PTI.
The MUDA 'scam' involves allegations that compensatory sites were allotted to Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi, in an upscale area of Mysuru. These sites reportedly had a higher property value compared to the original location of her land, which was acquired by MUDA.
Siddaramaiah has previously accused the opposition parties, BJP and JD(S), of attempting to tarnish his image by making false allegations in this case. Both opposition parties have been demanding Siddaramaiah's resignation over the scandal.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
