New airport in Shivamogga already in controversy as netizens object to Hindi announcement
Karnataka Minister responds
Shivamogga witnessed the historic arrival of its first flight from Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon, marking a significant milestone for the region. However, a wave of discontent surged through social media as a few netizens expressed their dissatisfaction with the Hindi language announcement displayed at the airport. Given that both Shivamogga and Bengaluru primarily uphold Kannada as their language, questions were raised about the appropriateness of having announcements in Hindi.
One user, Rupesh Ranjanna, took to social media to voice his concern. He shared a snapshot of a digital notice board at Shivamogga airport, showcasing the Hindi announcement. In his post, he asserted, "This is not some Hindi state, this is Karnataka. Hindi is not required here. Remove this and put it in Kannada." Notably, the Shivamogga airport, now operated by the Karnataka government, initiated its flight services between Bengaluru and Shivamogga.
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Karnataka Industries and Commerce Minister, MB Patil, responded to the tweet by assuring that only Kannada and English would be given priority. He acknowledged the issue and stated, "This has not come to my notice, I will definitely discuss with concerned officials! Kannada and English will be prioritized."
Thursday heralded another momentous occasion as the inaugural commercial domestic flight landed at the Kuvempu Airport in Shivamogga. Notable figures, including former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and State Minister for Industries MB Patil, were present on the flight that traversed from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. The flight, operated by IndiGo Airlines, marked the commencement of daily services between the two cities, thereby enhancing connectivity for the region.
This had not come to my notice, will definitely discuss with concerned officials! Kannada and English will be prioritized # ಕನ್ನಡ in ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ https://t.co/PzC2Jx3TLP
— M B Patil (@MBPatil) August 31, 2023
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Jharkhand horror: Man kills live-in partner, chops body into 40 pieces
Ranchi (PTI): A 25-year-old man, who works as a butcher, allegedly strangled to death his live-in partner and chopped her body into 40 to 50 pieces in a forested area in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, police said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Naresh Bhengra, was arrested.
The matter came to light after around a fortnight after the killing when a stray dog was found with human body parts near Jordag village in Jariagarh police station on November 24.
Bhengra was in a live-in relationship with the deceased, a 24-year-old woman also from Khunti district, in Tamil Nadu for the past couple of years. Sometime back, he returned to Jharkhand, got married to another woman without telling his partner anything and went back to the southern state without his wife to join her.
"The brutal incident occurred on November 8 when they reached Khunti as the accused who had married another woman did not wish to take her home. Instead, he took her to a forest near his house at Jordag village in Jariagarh police station and chopped the body into pieces. The man has been arrested," Khunti Superintendent of Police Aman Kumar told PTI.
Inspector Ashok Singh who investigated the case said the man worked in a butcher shop in Tamil Nadu and was expert in slicing chicken.
“He admitted chopping the body parts of the woman into 40 to 50 pieces before leaving those in the forest for wild animals to feast on. The police recovered several parts on November 24 after a dog in the area was seen with a hand," Singh told PTI.
Singh said that the woman, who was unaware of his marriage, pressured him to return to Khunti. After reaching Ranchi, they boarded a train on November 24 and headed to the man's village.
"Under a plan, the man took her to Khunti in an autorickshaw near his home and asked her to wait. He returned with sharp weapons and strangulated her with her dupatta after raping her. He then cut the body into 40 to 50 pieces and left for his home to live with his wife," Singh said.
The woman, however, had informed her mother that she had boarded a train and would be living with her partner, the police officer said.
Following the recovery of body parts, a bag was also found in the forest with the murdered woman's belongings including her Aadhaar card. The mother of the woman was called at the spot and she identified her daughter's belongings.
"The mother suspected the man behind the crime who after being nabbed by the police admitted to chopping the woman into pieces," the official added.
The incident has sent shockwaves among people in the region, with the Shraddha Walker murder case of 2022 still fresh in their memory.
Walker was killed by her live-in partner who chopped her body into pieces before dumping them in the jungle in South Delhi’s Mehrauli.
