Shivakumar loses cool at reporters for 'pitching him against Kumaraswamy' by sharing false info
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday lost his cool at a section of the media persons for allegedly pitting him against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy by sharing false information to provoke sensational statement.
He even warned them of dire consequences.
During a press conference related to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), a few journalists sought Shivakumar’s reaction on Kumaraswamy’s purported statement on Saturday that the Karnataka government would collapse anytime soon and that he (Shivakumar) was in touch with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Slamming Kumaraswamy, Shivakumar said he may file a defamation suit against the Union minister for such statement.
Moments later, his team discovered that Kumaraswamy, who is JD(S) second-in-command, had not said anything like that.
At an event to commemorate the silver jubilee of JD(S), Kumaraswamy said on Saturday that some "explosive developments" were in the offing and asked his cadres to "remain close to the people and respond to their hardships".
His statement was made in the wake of power tussle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.
Learning about journalists misquoting Kumaraswamy, Shivakumar turned angry and said he will make them repent for pitching him against the Union minister without any reason.
Later, a statement issued by the deputy chief minister’s office condemned the behaviour of the reporters who allegedly shared false information while asking question.
Requesting media houses not to air the objectionable portion from the press conference, the statement said, "The Dy CM expressed deep dissatisfaction over the media giving such wrong information and receiving such a response when asking questions. One should not create false information and ask false questions. The Dy CM said that this will harm the honor, dignity and trust of the media".
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Bengaluru: Four arrested for housebreaking, threats, extortion; fake PSI among accused
Bengaluru: Vidyaranyapura police have arrested four persons, including a man posing as a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), for allegedly breaking into a house, threatening the occupants, and extorting money while wearing police uniforms.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mallikarjuna, Pramod, Vinay, and Hrithik.
Police said the accused had hatched a plan to pose as police personnel, conduct fake raids, and extort money from residents by intimidation.
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According to the police, Mallikarjuna had failed the PSI examination twice and later falsely projected himself as a PSI. He allegedly conducted photo shoots in his hometown, Siraguppa, wearing a police uniform, baton, cap, and shoes, claiming to be serving as a PSI in Bengaluru.
On December 7, the four accused allegedly went to the house of Naveen in the Vidyaranyapura limits, threatened him with a stick and an iron rod, and claimed they had information that he was selling ganja. Under the pretext of searching, they allegedly extorted ₹87,000 through bank transfer, ₹53,000 in cash kept in the house, and ₹2,000 from his wallet.
Following Naveen’s complaint, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an operation, leading to the arrest of all four accused. Police have seized ₹45,000 in cash and the car used to commit the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
