Sakleshpur: Anganwadi helper allegedly faces caste abuse during dengue awareness campaign
Sakleshpur: An Anganwadi helper, Teja, allegedly faced caste abuse while conducting a dengue awareness campaign in Mathasagar village, Sakleshpur taluk. The incident led to the filing of a case against Kumaraswamy and his wife, Shruti, at the city police station.
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Teja, a Scheduled Caste member, was visiting homes to raise awareness about dengue prevention when she entered the residence of Kumaraswamy, a member of the upper caste. According to Teja's complaint, Kumaraswamy and his family verbally abused and humiliated her upon learning about her caste. They allegedly questioned her presence in their home and objected to her entry, further attempting to assault her.
The police have registered a case under The Untouchability (Offences) Act and the BNS. The investigation is currently underway.
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Minister Parameshwara says remarks on properties linked to drug peddlers 'misunderstood'
Tumakuru (PTI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said his recent remarks on the demolition of properties linked to those involved in narcotics trade were "misunderstood and misinterpreted".
His clarification follows remarks made two days ago on the government's uncompromising crackdown on the drug menace, including action against properties linked to foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
"It is unfortunate. It is taken in the wrong sense. I didn't mean that tomorrow itself I am going to send bulldozers and demolish the houses. That was not my intention. It was wrongly taken," he told reporters here.
Responding to Congress MLC K Abdul Jabbar's question in the legislative council on the growing drug menace in Bengaluru, Davangere and coastal districts, the minister on Thursday detailed the extensive enforcement measures initiated since the Congress government assumed office.
Pointing to the involvement of some foreign nationals, the minister had said, "Many foreign students from African countries have come to Karnataka. They are into the drug business. We catch them and register cases against them, but they want the case to be registered because once the case is registered, we cannot deport them."
"We have gone to the extent of demolishing the rented building where they stay," he had said.
