Karnataka HC stays FIR against actor Upendra in caste abuse case
Bengaluru: The High Court has issued a stay on the caste abuse case that had been filed against actor and director Upendra.
The development followed a hearing of the petition submitted by Upendra, in which he sought the nullification of the First Information Report (FIR) lodged against him. Subsequently, the High Court ordered a stay on the caste abuse case that was filed against Upendra.
The incident that led to this legal proceeding involved Upendra's discussion of his political party, Uttama Prajakeeya Party, during a live session on Facebook. He remarked, "If there is a town, it inevitably will have Dalits."
This statement sparked offense within the Dalit community, triggering allegations of caste insensitivity. As a result, a police complaint was filed by an individual named Madhusudan, who demanded the registration of a case against Upendra under the Prevention of Atrocities Act. Consequently, a case pertaining to caste abuse was registered against Upendra at both CK Atchukattu Police Station and Halasur Gate Station.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
