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The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
On the eve of CM's meeting, Civil society groups warn of ‘anti-Congress' struggle if justice is denied to Devanahalli farmers
On the eve of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's meeting with Devanahalli farmers who are seeking that acquisition of their lands for aerospace park be shelved, progressive organisations upped their ante by warning that if justice is not done to farmers, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's 'pro-people' image will be shattered and a sharp wave of 'anti-Congress' struggle will sweep across the State. Seeking intervention of the Congress high-command and addressing a press conference in Bengaluru on Monday, office-bearers of Eddelu Karnataka, that included actor Prakash Raj, said the Congress 'will have to pay a heavy price' if its government takes a stance against the interests of farmers, 'prioritising corporate interests' in the Devanahalli issue. Launching a tirade against the Congress government, they maintained that the Congress dispensation was no different from the erstwhile BJP government which they said was 'anti-people and indulged in misrule.' 'This public outrage expressed across the State is not solely due to the Devanahalli issue. The Devanahalli struggle has given an organised form to the growing dissatisfaction and anger against the Congress. There are valid reasons for this public outrage to grow,' they said. They alleged that many civil society organisations that had backed the Congress during the Assembly elections in 2023 were now on a different side. Pouring out their ire at the Congress government, they accused it of continuing to implement many the 'anti-farmer' legislations that they had opposed when in the opposition, such as Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act (KPSPCA), 2020, among others. It also did not take a decision against the four labour codes introduced by the central government and it even tried to implement the anti-labour decision to increase working hours from 8 to 12 hours a day, they alleged. They accused the government of failure to protect women and minorities. 'Even after two years in power, it has not repealed the anti-conversion law introduced by the BJP. Even though the marginalised communities were yearning for internal reservation and caste census, it did not take a bold stance,' they said in a release. The open letter to Mr. Kharge and Mr. Rahul Gandhi was written by Samyukta Horata – Karnataka that comprises a host of progressive organisations.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Time of India
Police form teams to check illegal cattle transportation
Udupi: In view of the repeated cases of cattle theft reported in the jurisdiction of Byndoor police station, under the guidance of SP Hariram Shankar, Udupi district police appointed three teams to investigate and track down the suspects involved in cattle theft cases. The teams include Timmesh BN, Naveen Borakar, PSIs of Baindur station, Vinay, PSI, Kollur station, Basavaraj, PSI, Gangolli station, and staff members Nagendra, Mohan, Suresh, Chetan, Jayaram, Satish, Chidanand, Malappa Desai, Sridhar Patil, and Parayya Mathapati. In connection with a crime reported at Byndoor police station under Section 303(2) of BNS and 4, 5, 7, 12 of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, and Section 11(1)(D) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960, the team arrested the accused. The SP said Mohammad Kaif from Sasthan and Mohammad Suhail Khadar from Uchila Kapu, were arrested and presented before a court. The vehicles, including three cars, used in the theft and transportation, were seized. Additionally, four cattle transported in these vehicles were rescued and sent to a shelter, he said.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Judge criticises police for misidentifying livestock
Koppal: Principal district and sessions judge C Chandrashekar expressed his dissatisfaction on Tuesday regarding Kushtagi police's incorrect registration of a case. He emphasised their failure to differentiate between a cow and a goat, which he described as a pinnacle of police incompetence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On March 3, 2022, a case was initiated under the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, against an individual discovered with goat skins. While the act addresses cow slaughter, a case related to goat slaughter was wrongly filed under it, the judge said. The judge stated that the definition of cattle in the act is explicit: "Cattle means all ages of cattle, calves, oxen and buffaloes or heifers below 13 years of age." Nevertheless, police incorrectly registered the case without adequately reviewing the provisions of the act. He remarked that it is the responsibility of police, who are meant to be the legal experts and enforcers, to avoid such errors. Police demonstrated their incompetence not only by registering the case but also by submitting the final report under the same act. The accused was granted bail since the case does not fall under the appropriate section of the law. "The order in this matter should be forwarded to the superintendent of police and the Ballari IGP, and suitable action should be taken, along with necessary training for police," Judge Chandrashekhar directed.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- The Hindu
Bakrid: Taluk level task forces formed to check unauthorised slaughter of cattle
Ahead of the Bakrid festival, Dharwad district administration has constituted taluk level task forces headed by respective tahisldars to prevent any violation of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020. Chairing a district review meeting on the implementation of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Divya Prabhu G.R.J. said that slaughter of animals was permitted only in the registered slaughter houses. 'Any illegal slaughter of animals and transportation of meat is prohibited under law. And those involved in it are liable for punishment,' she said. The Deputy Commissioner said that under the Act, the slaughter of he and she buffaloes above the age of 13 years was allowed and slaughter of bull, bullock, cow, and calves was prohibited. 'For effective implementation of the law, unauthorised slaughter houses should be identified and seized and action should be taken against the guilty,' she said. Divya Prabhu directed the officials to hold extensive awareness programmes in both urban and rural areas ahead of Bakrid on June 7 and also ensure that no unauthorised slaughterhouse functioned. The taluk level task forces would have tahsildars, police officials, taluk panchayat executive officer, corporation and municipal official and veterinary doctors. Every task force should ensure that no unauthorised slaughterhouse was allowed to function and such slaughterhouses if found should be immediately seized and further legal action should be taken, she said. The Deputy Commissioner asked the officials to ensure protection of stray cattle and shifting them to nearest government or private cattle sheds. If the owners allow their cattle to move around freely, such cattle should be shifted to cattlesheds and the owners should be imposed penalty under the provisions of the Act, she said. She said that there were one government and ten private cattle sheds in the district and the concerned corporation of municipal office should make arrangements for shifting of the cattle. The police should register cases against the accused and take further action, while veterinary officers should ensure protection of the cattle. The head of the task force (tahsildar) should coordinate with all members to ensure effective implementation of the Act, she said. Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mahaning Nandgavi, Chief Veterinary officer Lingaraj B.S. and others were present.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu orders shifting of stray cattle
Dharwad: Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu has directed the HDMC and other local bodies in the district to initiate action to remove the stray cattle occupying the roads and other public places and send them to goshalas. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now TOI had on June 5, published a report highlighting the inconvenience caused by the stray cattle in the city and other places. Taking a serious note of the report, DC Divya who chaired a district level meeting of officials from the police, veterinary, revenue and HDMC said the stray cattle should be sent to goshalas. "If the cattle found occupying a road or public place belongs to an owner, he should penalised and punished as per the law. The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 stupulates imposing a fine of Rs 3 lakh and imprisonment upto five years" the DC said. The DC directed the officials to ensure that animal slaughter is done in places that have been permitted as per law and not at unauthorised places. Task force formed The DC also constituted task forces under the chairmanship of tahasildar's of respective taluks to oversee the proper implementation of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020 during Bakrid which will be observed on June 7. The meeting was attended by all the tahasildars, veterinary department officers, police officers and others.
