K'taka Lokayukta ADGP M. Chandrashekhar files complaint against Union Min. HD Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru: Lokayukta ADGP M. Chandrasekhar has lodged a formal complaint against Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy, his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and Suresh Babu, accusing them of making false allegations against him and his family. The complaint was filed at the Sanjay Nagar Police Station in Bengaluru on Friday.
Chandrasekhar in his complaint alleged that Kumaraswamy had made baseless accusations during press conferences held on September 28 and 29.
He mentioned that he had requested permission from the governor to take legal action against Kumaraswamy, citing additional evidence from a 2014 case (No. 16/2014) filed against him.
He alleged that Kumaraswamy had verbally threatened him, suggesting that he be transferred out of the Karnataka cadre and accusing him of falsifying medical records to remain in the state.
Chandrasekhar further accused Kumaraswamy of falsely alleging that he had accepted bribes. He noted that on September 29, Nikhil Kumaraswamy also held a press conference, echoing these claims, and later, Suresh Babu, a close associate of Kumaraswamy, issued similar allegations in a letter to the Chief Secretary, which was shared on social media.
In response, the Sanjay Nagar Police registered a case (No. 207/2024) under Section 174(1) of the BNSS against HD Kumaraswamy, Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and Suresh Babu.
This complaint follows accusations made by Kumaraswamy against ADGP Chandrasekhar, whom he described as corrupt and a blackmailer, after Kumaraswamy's appearance before the Lokayukta in connection with the Sandur mining scam investigation. Despite these allegations, Chandrasekhar affirmed that he would remain focused on the investigation, emphasizing that an accused remains an accused, regardless of their position.
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Heavy rain, hailstorms lash parts of Uttarakhand; all districts put on high alert
Dehradun (PTI): Heavy rain and hailstorms accompanied by strong winds lashed several districts of Uttarakhand on Sunday morning, prompting the state administration to put all district authorities on high alert.
The sudden change in weather caused uprooted trees to block roads and disrupted power supply at various locations.
Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman chaired a review meeting with district officials to assess the situation.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain and thunderstorms at most places across all districts for Monday and Tuesday. Snowfall is expected in regions situated at altitudes of 4,000 metres and above.
An 'orange alert' remains in place for Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar. These districts are likely to witness isolated heavy rain, hailstorms, and intense to very intense spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, the IMD said.
The weather office predicted that maximum temperatures across the state are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees Celsius over the next three to four days. During the past 24 hours, maximum temperatures remained "markedly below normal" in the plains and ranged from "markedly" to "appreciably" below normal in the hilly regions.
Dehradun experienced dark, overcast skies early Sunday, creating night-like conditions during morning hours. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius, 5.3 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average.
For the state capital, the forecast predicts a partly to generally cloudy sky with a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 19 degrees Celsius.
Significant rainfall was recorded across the state after 8.30 am on Sunday, with Jollygrant receiving 21.6 mm and Mohakampur recording 19.8 mm. Other areas, including Mukteshwar (15.0 mm), Mussoorie (13.4 mm), and Pithoragarh (8.5 mm), also saw measurable precipitation.
Secretary Suman directed officials to clear blocked roads on priority to ensure public convenience. Specific instructions were issued regarding the Char Dham Yatra, ordering that helicopter services must operate strictly according to weather conditions to ensure pilgrims' safety.
Isolated places in the remaining hilly districts are also expected to experience thunderstorms with lightning and intense rain spells.
