Kumaraswamy urges Amit Shah to initate inquiry into IPS officer M Chandra Sekhar’s conduct
Urges him to transfer MUDA scam probe to central agencies
New Delhi: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the transfer of the investigation into the MUDA scam involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to central agencies. In his letter, Kumaraswamy expressed concerns over the impartiality of the ongoing probe by the Karnataka Lokayukta, highlighting the involvement of IPS officer M Chandra Sekhar, ADGP SIT in the Lokayukta, whom he accused of being closely aligned with the Congress-led state government.
Kumaraswamy alleged that M Chandra Sekhar, who responded to his recent press conference with what he described as an abusive letter, is part of a broader conspiracy to shield the Chief Minister and other Congress leaders from corruption allegations. He questioned the officer’s conduct and sought an independent departmental inquiry into his actions, adding that Chandra Sekhar’s prolonged tenure in Karnataka, which is not his parent cadre, should also be scrutinized.
Kumaraswamy pointed out that after the officer’s letter, there is little hope for an impartial investigation by the Lokayukta, as it demonstrated the officer’s allegiance to the ruling regime. He called for the central government’s intervention to ensure a fair probe, suggesting that the investigation be handled by central agencies to maintain transparency and integrity.
The JD(S) leader also attached a copy of M Chandra Sekhar’s letter and provided a link to the video of his press conference held in Bengaluru on September 28, where he outlined his concerns regarding the conspiracy against the Governor's office and the alleged nexus between senior police officers and Congress leaders.
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Hezbollah claims it ambushed Israeli Forces at Lebanese Border, forced them to retreat
Beirut: Hezbollah announced on Wednesday that it had repelled an Israeli infantry force attempting to infiltrate the Lebanese town of Odaisseh at dawn, claiming to have inflicted casualties on the Israeli soldiers and forcing them to retreat. The clashes occurred amid rising tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Videos circulating on social media show nearly 20 ambulances positioned in northern Israel, prepared to receive wounded soldiers being evacuated from the Lebanese border area by helicopter. Israeli media confirmed a "serious security incident" along the border, with hospitals in northern Israel on high alert to handle potential casualties.
While the Israeli military acknowledged intense clashes between its soldiers and Hezbollah fighters at the border, it did not release specific details on the number of casualties.
In a statement, Hezbollah said the confrontation was part of their operations "in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip" and in defense of Lebanon. The group claimed to have ambushed Israeli soldiers attempting to infiltrate from Odaisseh and Kfar Kila.
Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Beirut's southern suburbs continue, following months of heightened cross-border attacks. The Lebanese Ministry of Health’s Emergency Response Center reported that Israeli strikes on Lebanon over the past year have resulted in the deaths of 1,873 people and left 9,134 wounded. More than 100,000 people have been displaced due to the escalating conflict.
Despite suffering heavy losses in recent weeks, Hezbollah insists it remains prepared to confront any potential Israeli invasion of Lebanese territory.
