Video of CM's son is proof of cash for posting scam: BJP mounts attack on Cong govt
Bengaluru (PTI): Mounting attack on the ruling Congress, opposition BJP on Saturday alleged that the video showing Yathindra talking to his father and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah about 'transfer and posting' is a "proof" that the State is being used as an ATM.
Their newly appointed leader of opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka alleged that this was the third such an instance coming to light.
Referring to the viral video, the former deputy Chief Minister said it is a "confirmation" that there is "transfer business" (cash for postings) going on in the state.
The Congress made baseless allegations about 40 per cent commission being collected from contractors during the previous BJP government but its leaders did not give any evidence. "Now the proof is out in public showing that there is a 60 per cent commission government in the state", Ashoka alleged.
"It is now known to the world that they (Congress) are using Karnataka as ATM...," the Padmanabhanagar MLA alleged.
It is being shown in the media for the past two days that the Congress leaders are extorting money and indulging in transfer business, he claimed.
Ashoka said he would raise the matter in the Karnataka Assembly during the winter session in Belagavi, slated to begin on December four.
Yathindra found himself embroiled in a controversy on Thursday after a video, where he was seen issuing certain instructions on phone, went viral on social media.
The opposition BJP and JD(S) have alleged that the conversation was related to "cash for postings" scam.
The CM has categorically denied the charge, saying Yathindra was discussing the list of beneficiary schools for the development under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
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.
UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
ALSO READ: UP: Girl kidnapped, raped multiple times over 25 days; accused held
The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
