RSS following rules for first time in 100 years: Minister Priyank Kharge
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday took a swipe at the RSS, saying the organisation is following rules for the first time in 100 years by holding a route march in Chittapur with due legal and constitutional permission.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is scheduled to hold the march in Chittapur Assembly constituency in Kalaburagi district, from where Priyank, son of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, is an MLA.
Priyank, who has been vocal against the RSS for some time, had earlier written to the CM (Siddaramaiah) urging that the organisation not be allowed to hold shakhas or route marches on government land anywhere in Karnataka, citing concerns that they "spread hatred".
The RSS had initially planned the march in Kharge’s constituency, but the district administration denied permission.
The outfit later approached the court and obtained approval.
"I have never opposed the route march. All I said was that permission should be taken. They have a habit of not following the rule of law. Now they are following the rules. Let them do it," Priyank told reporters in Kalaburagi.
According to the minister, strict conditions have been imposed.
"If they don’t follow the conditions, they will face punishment as per the law. What’s the problem here? Earlier, they used to communicate; now they are seeking permission," he added.
Priyank further said, "We have asked them to follow the law and Constitution, which they are doing for the first time in 100 years."
Ahead of the RSS march, security has been tightened around the Bajaj Kalyan Mantap, the starting point of the procession.
Police have cordoned off the venue, while bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs conducted thorough checks.
Officers are also monitoring the compound and surrounding trees for potential security threats, with a heavy police presence deployed.
The route march is scheduled to begin at 3.30 pm from the Bajaj Kalyan Mantap, proceed for about 1.2 km, and conclude near the same venue.
CCTV cameras have been installed, and drone surveillance has been arranged along the entire route.
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.
Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
