Vijayapura: Minister for Commerce and Industry MB Patil has issued a stern warning to activist Chakravarthy Sulibele, cautioning him that his efforts to fuel communal tensions in society will lead to legal repercussions. Patil conveyed the message that any attempt to incite communal strife would result in imprisonment for Sulibele, the founder of Yuva Brigade.

During a press conference held on Sunday, Patil expressed his dissatisfaction with Sulibele's comparison of the Congress government to Hitler's regime, stating that such remarks were inflammatory and divisive. Patil accused Sulibele of instigating disturbances in the state over the past four years, citing controversial issues such as textbooks, hijab, halal, and azaan. Patil emphasized that the government is committed to resolving these problems and restoring harmony.

Responding to Sulibele's remarks, Patil clarified that the saffron color is not exclusive to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He highlighted that the Congress party also holds religious ceremonies, hoists saffron flags at temples, and utilizes the color in their homes, underscoring the shared cultural significance of the saffron hue.

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Bengaluru (PTI): A 36-year-old woman, who went trekking at Tadiandamol hills in Kodagu district, has gone missing inside the forest. Additional personnel and drone cameras have been deployed to search for her, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said on Sunday.

He said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing concern about the young woman's disappearance, instructed that search operations be intensified.

G S Sharanya had come alone from Kerala for the trek and stayed at a private homestay in Kakkabe village.

She had gone to the high mountain range of Tadiandamol hills in Kodagu with a guide and 15 other trekkers on April 2. She went missing that afternoon. As soon as the matter was known, five teams of 50 people, including police, the anti-Naxal squad, a dog squad and forest personnel were formed, and are conducting searches, the minister's office said in a statement.

According to Khandre, CM Siddaramaiah expressed concern about the disappearance of the young woman who went on a trek and instructed that additional personnel be deployed for the search.

"Four additional teams of 40 personnel have been deployed today. A total of 9 teams are conducting the search operation. Honest efforts continue to find the missing young woman," he said.

Further noting that, as per reports, the young woman last contacted the homestay by phone on Thursday, stating she had lost her way, the minister said, "Search is being conducted based on her phone location. Local tribal people have also rushed to help, and sophisticated thermal drone cameras have been obtained with an additional team deployed starting today."