Bangalore: A man named Saddam Hussain has been arrested for raping a Dalit minor girl in Hubli Navanagar, Dharwad, Karnataka. A case is being prosecuted against him under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act) Act. On Friday (May 3, 2024), he attacked two policemen with a knife in Sutagatti area and tried to escape from police custody. Under compulsion, the police also had to open fire, which hit his leg. 19-year-old Saddam Hussain is accused of not only raping a Dalit minor girl studying in his own class, but also made her pregnant. He then injured Dharwad Vidyagiri police inspector Sangamesh Bidiginal while trying to escape from the custody of Nawanagar police. Apart from him, he also attacked another constable. As soon as he swung the knife, the police fired one shot in the air and one towards his leg. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Rajiv M gave this information. While Saddam Hussain is undergoing treatment at KIMS Hospital, both the injured policemen have been admitted to the Civil Hospital. Saddam Hussein first gained the trust of the victim by befriending her by proxy, and then forcibly established sexual relations with her. He had also threatened the girl. He was arrested within 1 hour. A case is also being registered against him under SC/ST Act. Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar said that the police opened fire in self-defense. The condition of the injured is stable. Police had received information from the hospital that the minor girl was pregnant, after investigation an FIR was registered and the accused was identified. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu said that as soon as Dharwad Police got information about the incident, they took immediate action. He said that the police has done the right thing, in that situation what Saddam Hussein did is a crime and he will face consequences as per the law. India Highlights Global Security Challenge of Online Radicalisation at Interpol Conference Triple Talaq Incident on Moving Train Shocks Jhansi Passengers: Man Flees After Divorcing Wife You will become poor as soon as you fall prey to parcel scam, how does the money disappear?
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Congress trying to destroy my family image: Kumaraswamy on Revanna obscene video case
Hubli (Karnataka): Janata Dal (Secular) and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy alleged on Tuesday that Congress party was manipulating facts to destroy the image of his family amid the controversy over the 'obscene' video case against his nephew and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. On being asked if Revanna will be expelled from the JD(S) Kumaraswamy said, ...We are not going to protect him, we will take severe action but the government's responsibility is more. He further said more information will be provided after Core Committee meeting of the JD(S). Kumaraswamy said that his party and the family are not responsible in any capacity for the actions undertaken by Revanna, who is the grandson of former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch Deve Gowda. This is the manipulation of Congress to destroy the image of our family. What is the role of Dewegowda Ji or me? We are not responsible for all those things. This is the individual issue of Prajwal Revanna. I am not in contact with him (Prajwal Revanna). It is the responsibility of the government to bring him before the law. Morally we have decided to make some decisions, Kumaraswamy told reporters. Kumaraswamy further said that he is not seeking any protection for Prajwal Revanna but it is for the Karnataka government to bring the facts and present truth into the issue. We are not going to take any protection, we will take severe action but the government's responsibility is more. Not only as an uncle but as a common man of the country we have to move further. This is a shameful issue, I am not protecting any person. We have fought against these kinds of illegal things. This is a serious issue. Who is running the government, they have to expose the real picture and the ground reality has to be exposed by the government and not me, Kumaraswamy said. Prajwal Revanna was booked in an alleged sexual harassment case on April 28 following complaints by his former housekeeper. The case has been registered under sections 354A, 354D, 506, and 509 of the IPC on charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the dignity of a woman. As per the complaint, the victim has claimed that both Prajwal Revanna and his father HD Revanna had sexually assaulted her. The complainant further claimed that when Revanna's wife was not at home, he touched her inappropriately and used to sexually assault her. The Karnataka government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged obscene video case against MP Revanna. The SIT, headed by IPS officer Vijay Kumar Singh, and including DG CID Suman D Pennekar and IPS officer Seema Latkar have started the investigation in the case. Prajwal Revanna is the candidate of the BJP-JD(S) alliance in Hassan in Karnataka which went to the polls on April 26 in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance in Prajwal Revanna case and has asked the Karnataka Director General of Police to submit a detailed report within three days on the issue. The National Commission for Women has come across multiple media reports indicating that several video clips of sexual nature, allegedly involving Prajwal Revanna sitting MP for Lok Sabha from Hassan constituency sexually abusing hundreds of women were circulated on social media in recent days, the NCW said in its notice. The Commission strongly condemns the incident and is deeply disturbed by its occurrence. Such events not only endanger women's safety but also foster a culture of disrespect and violence against them. We urge prompt and decisive action from the concerned Police Authority to swiftly apprehend the accused, who has fled the country. A detailed report outlining the measures must be submitted within three days, the notice issued by the women panel read.
Prajwal Revanna sex scandal: JD(S) suspends Hassan MP over allegations
BENGALURU: After pressure mounted from Opposition parties and also within the party, JD(S) on Tuesday suspended Hassan MP and candidate Prajwal Revanna who is facing sexual assault charges . In its suspension order, JD (S) stated that alleged sexual harassment videos of Prajwal Revanna are being circulated in social media, causing damage to the dignity of JDS party and its leaders. Further the order said that Congress government in the State has already constituted Special Investigation Team to conduct probe into the said alleged videos and SIT has already started its probe. Under Article XXII- Breach of Discipline - 4 and Punishment-6 of JDS rules, Prajwal has been suspended from the party with immediate effect. This has been approved by the JDS National President it stated. VIDEO | Karnataka: Top JD(S) leaders, including HD Kumaraswamy ( @hd_kumaraswamy ), hold a press conference in Hubli over Prajwal Revanna case. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz ) pic.twitter.com/jcLlRZXmxH Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 30, 2024 It can be noted, after the videos emergeded , several JDS legislators openly demanded their party leaders to suspend Prajwal from the party to avoid further embarassment. While Congress leaders and workers were seen protesting against the Hassan MP across the state. JDS state president and former CM HD Kumaraswamy too openly condemned and said those who are guilty, they will be punished. He had also stated not to drag JDS supremo and former Prime Minister HD Devegowda's family into this as this is an individual case. Prajwal is reportedly in Germany and his father and Holenarasipura MLA HD Revanna had said Prajwal will attend when is called for probe, and they are ot running away from this. Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance in Prajwal Revanna case and has asked the Karnataka Director General of Police to submit a detailed report within three days on the issue.
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Looks like love jihad case, CM trying to protect culprits: Karnataka BJP chief on Hubli murder
Looks like love jihad case, CM trying to protect culprits: Karnataka BJP chief on Hubli murder The murder of Karnataka college student Neha Hiremath by her former classmate Fayaz has triggered a political row, with BJP terming it a case of 'love jihad', while the Congress party has denied the allegation. According to sources, BJP Karnataka is likely to hold protests across the state over the incident. Speaking on the case, that took place on the college campus Hubli-Dharawad, BJP President BY Vijayendra told ANI that prima facie it looks like a love jihad case. So rather than getting into the investigation, the CM is trying to protect the culprits. The present Congress government does not care about anything. Earlier when a blast took place in Mangalore, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said it was a small stray incident and not a terrorist attack. Later when an investigation was carried out, many people were arrested. As far as the Hubballi- Dharwad incident is concerned, it is very unfortunate on the part of the CM. Instead of coming to the rescue of the family, he says the murder took place due to a personal vendetta. Women across the state are questioning the state government, he said. Further, the state BJP chief said that the Congress is talking about guarantees but there is no safety of women here in Karnataka. In the last three days, more than eight murders have happened in the state but there is no action. Even the state Home Minister is talking along the same lines. There is no doubt, Vijyendra added. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reacted to the situation and said that whichever murder happened was due to personal reasons. The law and order situation is very good in Karnataka, It is our duty to maintain law and order and we are doing it. Congress Corporator and father of the deceased, Niranjan Hiremath said, After my daughter' was returning from college, an unknown person came and stabbed her seven times and she died on the spot. The accused has already been arrested. The motive of the murder is that the victim rejected the accused's love proposal. We had a conversation with the accused before the incident took place where we explained to him that we are Hindu and you are Muslim, so we cannot allow you to get married. (ANI)
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PM Modi inaugurates 15 new airport projects
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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 15 airport projects on Sunday, including Delhi's new terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 15 airport projects, including in Delhi, Lucknow, and Pune airports. The projects also include new airports in Uttar Pradesh at Chitrakoot, Shavasti, Azamgarh, and new terminals at Belgaum, Hubli in Karnataka, Jabalpur, and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh.
Minister Patil Emphasizes Agro-Industry Growth, Announces Funds for Airport and Railway Projects
Vijayapura : Minister of Infrastructure Development, M B Patil, announced on Monday the release of 57.63 crore for the works of Raichur and Mysuru airports. Of this sum, 14.62 crore has been earmarked for Raichur Airport, while the remaining 43 crore will be utilized for the expansion and enhancement of the runway at Mysuru airport. Highlighting the state's growing industries, especially in the agro-based sector, Minister Patil emphasized the need for enhanced transportation facilities and swift travel. The ongoing expansion of industries across the state, coupled with the increasing prevalence of agro-based industries, underscores our commitment to fostering growth. With a focus on market expansion, facilitating easy transportation, and ensuring swift travel experiences, we are actively developing airports. In alignment with this vision, grants have been allocated for the projects at Mysuru and Raichur airports. Our government is resolute in its intention to establish well-equipped airports in every district, Patil said. In discussing the state's railway projects, Patil said that 93.32 crore has been sanctioned for the Tumakuru-Davangere and Gadag-Wadi railway projects, both in the final stages of land acquisition. Of this funding, 50 crore will be allocated for Tumakuru-Davangere, and 43.32 crore for Gadag-Wadi projects. Patil pointed out that the Gadag-Wadi railway development will significantly connect Kittur, including Hubli, with various cities in Maharashtra, including Mumbai. The Tumakuru-Davangere project, crucial for connecting Tumakuru with central Karnataka, is deemed essential for the state's development by facilitating quicker travel to parts of North Karnataka. Upon completion, these railway projects are expected to stimulate economic activities and infrastructure development across multiple districts, Patil asserted.
