Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara during a media interaction on Tuesday stated that a case has been filed against Karwar BJP MP Ananthkumar Hegde for his alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “The local police will gather evidence, following which it is left to the discretion of the police whether to arrest the MP or not,” he said.

He further added that the, “Police will gather evidence on the basis of the case registered. The decision of whether to arrest the MP or not is left with the local police. We will not issue any directives to the local police in this matter.”

Meanwhile, speaking on not entertaining requests for withdrawing the case against Pro-Kannada activists, he said, “So far no one has approached for the withdrawal of cases against the activists. If there are demands in this regard, the government will provide a suitable response. As the Home Minister, if anything is deemed illegal, I will not overlook the matter. Law is the equal and same for all, legal steps taken in this matter would be accepted by the government.”

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Reportedly, the Karwar MP reacting to CM Siddaramaiah's remark of not attending the Ram Temple consecration and visiting Ayodhya after the event,said, “You (CM Siddaramaiah) can choose whether to come or not, the Ram Temple Consecrtaion will not halt ‘magane’ (son).”

Simultaneously, the Karnataka CM responded to Hegde stating that, “As an MP and former Union Minister his (Hedge’s) contribution was zero. Hegde was missing for many years, now he is trying to seek attention by saying such remarks.”

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Amritsar, Nov 24: A bomb-like object was found outside the Ajnala police station near Amritsar on Sunday, police said.

Police sealed the area and pressed a bomb disposal squad into service immediately after getting the information, which sent the object for further investigation, officials said.

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gurwinder Singh, said it would be too early to say anything on the matter, adding that an investigation was underway.