Opposition Leader R. Ashok slams Siddaramaiah over Law and Order situation
Bengaluru: Karnataka Assembly Opposition Leader R. Ashok has launched a sharp attack on the state government, questioning the deteriorating law and order situation under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s leadership.
In a post on X on Tuesday, Ashok highlighted a series of recent crimes across the state, including the gang rape and extortion of a woman at K.R. Market in Bengaluru and the brutal assault of three laborers in Vijayapura. He also pointed out six cases of robbery, extortion, and theft reported in the past five days in Bidar, Mangaluru, Chitradurga, Mysuru, Anekal, and Hubballi.
“Swami CM Siddaramaiah, law and order has collapsed completely. The common man is living in fear, and there is no safe environment for women to move around freely. How long will you continue to cling to power while running such a disastrous government? Resign and free the people of Karnataka from this misrule,” Ashok said in his statement.
ಕಾನೂನು ಸುವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯ ಗ್ಯಾರೆಂಟಿ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ?
— R. Ashoka (@RAshokaBJP) January 21, 2025
❌ಕೆ.ಆರ್.ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬಸ್ಸಿಗಾಗಿ ಕಾಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಮಹಿಳೆ ಮೇಲೆ ಸಾಮೂಹಿಕ ಅತ್ಯಾಚಾರ, ಸುಲಿಗೆ
❌ವಿಜಯಪುರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂವರು ಕೂಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕರನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟಿ ಹಾಕಿ ಅಮಾನವೀಯ ಹಲ್ಲೆ
❌ ಬೀದರ್, ಮಂಗಳೂರು, ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ, ಮೈಸೂರು, ಆನೇಕಲ್, ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ - 5 ದಿನಗಳ ಅಂತರದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಟ್ಟು 6… pic.twitter.com/VdX4DFtLDP
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Karnataka Forest Minister warns against illegal tree felling amid gas shortage
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday directed officials to remain vigilant to prevent illegal tree felling in forests, areas bordering them, and government lands in the wake of increased demand for firewood due to LPG scarcity, triggered by the widening West Asia conflict.
In written instructions issued to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of the Forest Force, Meenakshi Negi, the minister said that the impact of the LPG shortage has been felt in Karnataka as well.
Citing that restaurants, resorts and homestays are facing difficulties in obtaining commercial LPG cylinders, and disruptions are being reported in the supply of domestic cooking gas, he has ordered officials to intensify patrols and surveillance to prevent illegal tree felling for firewood.
He further directed all forest circles and divisions to take appropriate patrol and precautionary measures.
The minister warned that if illegal tree felling occurs in forests or government land, the concerned range officer and staff would be held responsible.
