Raichur: Cases filed against 3 cyber centre owners for taking money for ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ registration
Raichur: Cases have been registered against owners of three cyber centres for money extortion under the pretext of registration for the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme of the Karnataka government.
People in Manvi town of Raichur district had complained of cyber centres charging Rs 100 to Rs 200 for registration of beneficiaries of the scheme. Following such allegations, LD Chandrakanth, Tahsildar of Manvi led an investigation on Monday, raiding cyber centres in Manvi town. As the investigation team uncovered acts of extortion of money from people who wished to register for ‘Gruha Lakshmi’, cases were filed against the owners of three cyber centres in the town.
Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Karnataka Minister for Women and Child Development, had warned that criminal cases would be filed against people extorting money from citizens who were registering for the scheme. “The login IDs of three people taking money have been traced.
Criminal cases will be filed against those guilty of being involved in fraudulent activities related to the government scheme,” she had said in Belagavi on Monday.
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Army rescues 135 tourists from landslides-hit North Sikkim, many still stranded
Gangtok (PTI): A total of 135 stranded tourists have been rescued by the Army from North Sikkim, where multiple landslides have snapped road connectivity, officials said on Thursday.
Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachen, with sustained efforts underway to ensure their rescue at the earliest, they said.
The rescue operation is being carried out by the Trishakti Corps under the Eastern Command amid heavy snowfall, they added.
Critical passes have been opened and alternate routes activated to facilitate the rescue mission, named 'Operation Him Setu', officials said.
A total of 32 light vehicles and 10 motorcycles have been moved out so far, with Army vehicles deployed to tow civilian vehicles across steep, snowbound stretches, they said.
Medical emergencies and those requiring immediate assistance are being prioritised, officials said.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working in close coordination with the Army, undertaking continuous road clearance, snow removal and restoration of connectivity despite challenging terrain and weather, they said.
"Our foremost priority is the safety and well-being of every citizen. Our teams remain committed to providing all necessary assistance on the ground," an Army official said.
Multiple landslides have disrupted road connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang, an area close to the India-China border.
