Priyank Kharge hands Rs 1 lakh compensation from Cong to family of cop killed by sand miners
Assures more compensation from government
Kalaburagi: Priyank Kharge, a senior Congress leader and Karnataka Minister, extended his condolences to the family of head constable Mayur Chauhan, who was tragically killed by illegal sand miners. During his visit, Kharge presented a compensation cheque of Rs 1 lakh on behalf of the Congress party.
As the District In-charge Minister of Kalaburagi, Kharge assured the family, residing in Chaudapur Thanda, that the Karnataka State Government would provide further assistance. The government has sanctioned Rs 40 lakh, which includes a compensation amount of Rs 30 lakh, pending salary dues owed to Chauhan, and other monetary benefits.
Expressing his concern, Kharge promised the family that efforts would be made to secure government employment for the deceased head constable's relatives. He also emphasized that a thorough investigation would be conducted into the involvement of officials from the previous government in facilitating illegal sand mining and gambling activities. The Minister affirmed that strict action would be taken against any officers found guilty of supporting these illegal operations.
Responding to inquiries regarding the political affiliations of the illegal sand miners, Kharge stated that leaders associated with the party supported by the arrested accused would be held accountable in such circumstances.
During his visit to the head constable's residence, Kharge was accompanied by legislator MY Patil and other local leaders.
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Six Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal stay in Chitradurga
Chitradurga (Karnataka), Nov 19: Six Bangladeshi nationals were arrested for allegedly staying illegally here, police said on Tuesday.
The arrests were made on Monday during a routine patrol near garment factories on Holalkere Road, where the men were found behaving suspiciously. Upon interrogation, it was revealed that they were Bangladeshi nationals who had entered India illegally several years ago intending to settle here.
The men initially entered India through West Bengal, where they forged Aadhaar cards and Voter ID cards, besides other documents in Kolkata. They were working in various states across India to earn a living, according to a senior police official.
The men had been residing illegally in Chitradurga city for some time, police said.
Legal proceedings have been initiated against them, and documents including Aadhaar cards, Voter ID cards, labour cards, bank passbooks, PAN cards, and others have been seized, they added.
