Kodagu; Measures were taken to save flood-hit people: CM Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Appropriate measures will be taken to evacuate Hattihole village’s people who are badly hit by rains. Concerned authorities have already visited the spot and would take appropriate steps to evacuate people Said Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said that he had discussions with Air Force officials to help people in these districts.
PWD Minister Revanna, Tourism and District in-charge Minister SR Mahesh have camped there to rescue the people, the Chief Minister said.
“I have spoken to the DCs of rain affected areas, including Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, Hassan, Chikmagalur, Shimoga, and Udupi districts and collected the information about the situation. They have been instructed to assist the public,” Kumaraswamy added.
I have directed the District in-charge ministers, deputy commissioners of these respective districts to rush to these districts and intensify the rescue operations.
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Protest over ATM staff shooting ends after assurance from MP Sagar Khandre
Bidar: A major protest erupted in front of the district government hospital following a deadly shooting incident involving State Bank of India ATM staff. One staff member was killed, and another critically injured when unidentified assailants opened fire as they attempted to deposit money at the ATM.
The incident drew public outrage, with family members of the victims and local residents gathering outside the hospital. They demanded immediate compensation, job security for a family member, and expedited post-mortem procedures, criticizing the absence of senior officials and government representatives earlier in the day.
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MP Sagar Khandre later arrived to offer condolences and address the protesters' concerns. Responding to demands, he assured that he would discuss the matter with the Chief Minister to arrange for two acres of land and a government job for the victim’s family. Additionally, he confirmed that since the case falls under the Atrocity Act, the Social Welfare Department would provide Rs. 8 lakh in compensation.
Following his assurances, the protest was called off, bringing temporary relief to the tense situation. Police investigations into the robbery and shooting are ongoing, with senior officials, including IGP Ajay Hiroli, overseeing the case.
