Bengaluru: Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj has declared a "Akhand Karnataka bandh" scheduled for September 29, calling for unity among Kannada union organizations. This decision was reached during a meeting led by Vatal Nagaraj, where consensus was reached regarding the "Karnataka Bandh."
Vatal Nagaraj clarified that their intention is not to impose a two-day bandh situation, as it would inflict severe financial hardships on their drivers. He emphasized that their support is exclusively for the Karnataka bandh slated for September 29, organized by a coalition of pro-Kannada organizations.
Addressing the upcoming Karnataka bandh, Vatal Nagaraj encouraged everyone to participate in solidarity and advocate for the cause of Cauvery from all directions.
In contrast, he noted that there had been an announcement for a Bengaluru bandh without a formal meeting. However, after careful consideration during their recent meeting, the decision was made to call for a comprehensive Karnataka bandh, indicating their disapproval of the Bengaluru bandh set for September 26.
Farmer leader Badagalpura Nagendra expressed that there was a consensus in favor of the Karnataka bandh and mentioned that some groups were planning to observe a bandh on September 26. He further conveyed that they had been approached to support the farmers' union but collectively decided to rally behind a single Karnataka bandh while distancing themselves from the Bengaluru bandh scheduled for the earlier date.
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Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
