Sriramulu challenges allegations of scam in medical equipment purchase, says will resign if proved
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Sriramulu has challenged the allegations of a scam in the purchase of medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic leveled against them by the opposition. Sriramulu on Monday added that he will resign from his ministerial post if the allegations of the scam are proved.
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Speaking at a joint press conference called by Dy.CM and himself at the Vikas Soudha, Sriramulu said those leveling allegations of a scam should look into the situation in the state in March this year. He noted that the first COVID-19 death in India was reported in the state’s Kalaburagi District and medical equipment in the market to treat COVID-19 was not available easily.
He further added that due to the crisis the prices of equipment were high when it was purchased unlike now when the prices have come down.
He then challenged the opposition that he will resign from his post if the allegations labeled against them are proved.
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Two held at Bengaluru airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.79 cr
Bengaluru (PTI): Two people were arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport here for attempting to smuggle hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 5.79 crore, upon their arrival from Bangkok on Wednesday, officials said
They seized 16.54 kg of hydroponic ganja, which was concealed in the checked-in baggage, the Bengaluru Customs said in a post on 'X'.
Both the accused were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, it said.
Meanwhile, the Customs officials at the Bengaluru Airport also disposed of 287.5 kg of Ganja (Hydroponic Weed) and 1.17 kg of Cocaine seized under the NDPS Act, 1985, in accordance with CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) Disposal Manual on March 17, it said in another post.
