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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Basavaraj Bommai on Friday accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of staging a dramatic protest before the Election Commission office as part of an attempt to protect fake voters. In a press statement, Bommai said that if the Chief Minister had objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, they could be raised through Booth Level Agents (BLAs) and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in each constituency. He said the Election Commission had provided the facility to raise objections through Form 7 to facilitate the removal of ineligible or duplicate voters from electoral rolls. The Election Commission has given a person the authority to raise objections regarding 31 voters. Therefore, it is not correct for the Chief Minister to argue that exercising this authority is itself wrong, Bommai said. He alleged that some objections had been submitted in groups and questioned who had filed them. Bommai alleged that those now highlighting the objections may themselves have facilitated the submissions and were doing so because they feared that the SIR exercise would end the practice of fake and duplicate voting and voting in the names of deceased persons. He appealed to election officials to work fearlessly without succumbing to pressure. I want to tell the election officials not to succumb to any pressure. They must work fearlessly under the Election Commission and other laws, Bommai said. He added that action should be taken against those violating the rules, while officials carrying out their duties in accordance with Election Commission guidelines should be protected. Bommai expressed confidence that the Election Commission would ensure the process was conducted properly. Meanwhile, Bommai condemned personal remarks allegedly made against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi during a farmers protest in Hubballi. He said some protesters had crossed the limits of decency by making derogatory personal remarks against Joshi and his family and demanded that those responsible apologise immediately. Bommai said Joshi was making efforts to resolve issues faced by sugarcane growers and had even attempted to invite farmers to Delhi for discussions. It is highly condemnable to use abusive and derogatory language against an honest minister personally and against his family, Bommai said. He added that such behaviour would not be accepted and expressed the belief that even farmers and farmers organisations would not approve of it. Bommai urged protesters to exercise restraint and avoid personal attacks in future. Personal attacks are not appropriate under any circumstances. Those who made personal allegations against Pralhad Joshi should apologise to him and his family for causing them distress, he said.
Gandhis name, ideology cannot be erased: Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said Mahatma Gandhi had been accepted by the world and that no one could erase his name, legacy or ideology. Shivakumar participated in several programmes organised to mark Gandhi Jayanti. He paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his portrait near the Gandhi statue on the Vidhana Soudha premises. He later attended a programme at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office, where he felicitated pourakarmikas (civic workers) and unveiled a Mahatma Gandhi memorial pillar at Government Arts College. He also attended the Mahatma Gandhi Seva Awards ceremony at Gandhi Bhavan. Everyone remembers Mahatma Gandhi and pays respect to his statue. Even foreign dignitaries visiting India go to Rajghat and pay their respects, Shivakumar said. He added that Gandhi had been accepted by both the people and the world, and that no one could remove his statue or erase his name and ideology. Describing Gandhi as the soul of India, Shivakumar said he was a great personality who conveyed the message of peace and coexistence to the world. People belonging to any political party should not hesitate to accept Gandhian ideology. The present generation should seriously discuss this, he said. Shivakumar said the country was witnessing a conflict between Gandhian and anti-Gandhian ideologies. There are two ideologies in this country. One is a family that accepts Gandhian principles and the other is a group that opposes Gandhian ideology. The country is witnessing the conflict between these two, he said. He said an individual's death could not bring an end to his ideology, pointing out that Gandhis statues existed in several countries and that his thoughts were studied at universities across the world. Gandhi was an exceptional leader and a messenger of peace who conveyed the message of peace not only to India but to the entire world, Shivakumar said. He added that those who follow Gandhian principles are part of the Gandhi family and that his government was moving forward on the path of Gandhis ideology. Recalling Gandhis teachings, Shivakumar said respect earned through power was not permanent, while respect earned through service was lasting. He also referred to Gandhis message that one must be fearless to become free and said he was not afraid while undertaking any work. Shivakumar urged the younger generation to adopt Gandhis principles of non-violence and peace. He said countries, including China, were teaching Gandhian principles to children and that Gandhis ideas had gained global recognition. Recalling his entry into politics, Shivakumar said Gandhian leader S. Kariyappa had inspired him when he was 12 or 13 years old. My parents took me to him and told me that he had participated in the freedom struggle. Seeing the respect people gave politicians at that time made me think that I too should enter politics, he said. Shivakumar added that he entered politics with the belief that it provides an opportunity to serve the people. He also said that a book on Mahatma Gandhi would be released soon.
NICE project: Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of deal with Hyderabad businessman
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday accused Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of attempting to take over the NICE project in collusion with Hyderabad-based businessman Mahesh Reddy. The NICE (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise) project is a major infrastructure initiative conceived to develop a road corridor connecting Bengaluru and Mysuru, along with peripheral roads and associated infrastructure. The project involved the acquisition of large tracts of agricultural and other land from several villages in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy alleged that Mahesh Reddy, who is based in Hyderabad and is involved in real estate and other businesses, had joined hands with Shivakumar to take over the entire NICE project and exploit the land acquired for it. He also alleged that several influential persons were involved in the alleged attempt. Addressing reporters after meeting people who had lost land for the NICE project, Kumaraswamy alleged that land acquired for the road project was being used for real estate activities. Your cup of sins is full, Kumaraswamy said, targeting Shivakumar. You can acquire 10,000 acres, but do it legally and earn through the right means. Who has stopped you? The Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway has already been built. Why is another road required? he asked. He alleged that 1.75 lakh acres had been identified between Bengaluru and Mysuru and claimed that there was an attempt to exploit the land. Kumaraswamy further alleged that a red carpet was being rolled out for Telangana-based businessman Mahesh Reddy. How many crores is the deal for? I have all the information about who Mahesh Reddy is. The time will come when everything will be revealed, he said. Kumaraswamy stated that the Karnataka High Court had already made strong observations regarding the NICE project and that the NICE company had approached the Supreme Court challenging them. He said the matter was scheduled to come up for hearing on October 5 and that the farmers agitation would take a new turn thereafter. Responding to allegations that he himself owned land within the NICE project area, Kumaraswamy challenged Shivakumar to prove it. If it is proved that I have purchased even a piece of land in the NICE project area, I will publicly hang myself, he said. Kumaraswamy said he had already released the first set of documents alleging irregularities involving Shivakumar and the NICE contractor and claimed that several more sets of documents would be released. He alleged that Shivakumar had acquired around 200 to 300 acres in the B.M. Kaval area and questioned how the land had been purchased and why it was acquired within the NICE project area. Taking members of the media and the public to the area, Kumaraswamy claimed that the land was fertile agricultural land and alleged that around 300 acres belonged to the Chief Minister. Kumaraswamy said he had purchased 44 acres in Bidadi before entering politics and claimed that he was using the land for agriculture and animal husbandry and not for real estate activities. If I have illegally acquired even one inch of land, I will immediately retire from politics, he said. He also accused Shivakumar of threatening innocent people and taking away their land. Kumaraswamy said he would continue the agitation until land lost by farmers was returned. Kumaraswamy demanded the immediate arrest of NICE promoter Ashok Kheny, alleging that Kheny had made derogatory remarks against Shivakumara Mahaswamiji. He accused the Chief Minister of protecting Kheny and alleged that the two were working together in matters related to the NICE project. Kumaraswamy further alleged that Kheny had exploited property belonging to Siddaganga Mutt and accused Shivakumar of supporting him. I am not fighting this for political gain. My objective is to get the land back to the farmers, he said. He alleged that Shivakumar and Mahesh Reddy had conspired to exploit land in the NICE project area and said he would not allow it. Kumaraswamy also claimed that attempts had been made to persuade him to stay away from the NICE issue. Why do you need to get involved in the NICE issue? Stay silent and take whatever you want, Kumaraswamy claimed he was told through intermediaries. He said he had rejected such approaches and alleged that attempts had been made to offer him financial support, including funds for election expenses. I cannot be bought by anyone. I am a man of the people. I live for the people and am ready to give my life for them, he said. Kumaraswamy stated that he was under considerable pressure to stop the agitation ahead of the elections. He alleged that instead of responding to the questions he had raised and the documents he had released, his opponents were attempting to divert attention by discussing other matters. Kumaraswamy said he had travelled along the NICE Road from Madavara to Electronic City and met people affected by the project at several locations. He said meetings were held at different places to hear the grievances of affected people, with a larger meeting organised at Sompura. Our struggle will not end here. A major agitation will be organised along with the people. Our protest will remain peaceful, he said. Kumaraswamy said another meeting of key leaders would be convened soon and that the next course of action would be decided after the Supreme Court hearing on October 5. He appealed to people who had lost their land not to lose hope and assured them of his support. Kumaraswamy began his tour around 10 a.m. and first inspected land near the NICE toll plaza at Madavara. He later visited Thotadaguddahalli, Anchepalya, Tirumalapura, K.G. Srikantapura, Ganganahalli, Kachohalli, Hosahalli, Gollarahatti, Kodigehalli, Ramasandra, Kommaghatta, Kengeri, Electronic City, Konappana Agrahara, Begur, Sompura, B.M. Kaval, Talaghattapura and several other villages. He received petitions from affected residents and assured them that efforts would be made to address their grievances. At B.M. Kaval, Kumaraswamy also inspected what he alleged was 200 to 300 acres of land belonging to Shivakumar. He claimed that the land was located at the unfinished end of the NICE Road. Kumaraswamy was accompanied by Legislative Council member Javare Gowda, former MLA A. Manjunath, Greater Bengaluru JD(S) president H.M. Ramesh Gowda, senior leader Rudresh and others.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of hypocrisy over its protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the ruling party had itself committed widespread irregularities during the initial stages of the exercise. In a statement, Kumaraswamy said it was shameful that the Congress party was now speaking against irregularities in the SIR process. He also criticised Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and his Cabinet colleagues for staging a protest on the streets instead of attending the Cabinet meeting. He demanded that the police immediately register cases against Congress leaders who, he alleged, had disrupted traffic and caused inconvenience to the public by staging the protest. Congress unnecessarily making a commotion over vote theft is like the Bhagavad Gita coming from the mouth of a demon, Kumaraswamy said. He alleged that Congress workers had gathered in large numbers at various places, including marriage halls, community halls and houses, during the electoral roll revision process. We have seen them gathering people in groups at marriage halls, community halls, houses and various other places and getting the electoral rolls revised. The Janata Dal (Secular) had complained to the Election Commission against this. Later, all the leaders of the NDA alliance also approached the Commission and submitted a complaint, he said. Kumaraswamy said the government had remained silent when the complaints were submitted, but was now raising the issue of alleged irregularities in the SIR process. Despite this, the Congress leaders who committed irregularities themselves are now repeatedly talking about irregularities. The government remained silent when we submitted complaints, and is speaking now. They have started this drama after their leaders in Delhi put pressure on them, he alleged. Kumaraswamy also alleged that Chief Minister Shivakumar had brought the SIR issue to the forefront to divert public attention from allegations concerning the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (NICE) project. He said that three days earlier, he had held a press conference on the NICE project and made allegations, supported by documents, against the Chief Minister and his family members regarding the alleged acquisition of project land in collusion with the company. While this issue is being widely discussed politically and publicly, the Chief Minister has brought the SIR issue to the forefront to divert people's attention, Kumaraswamy alleged. He said the alleged irregularities were evident and did not require further proof. Kumaraswamy concluded by reiterating his criticism of the Congress government and used the hashtag CongressFailsKarnataka in his statement. It can be recalled that CM Shivakumar on Thursday staged a dharna at the Chief Electoral Officers office in Bengaluru, demanding the registration of a criminal case and a probe into the alleged conspiracy to delete eligible voters' names through Form 7 applications. After the protest, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukumar directed Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) across the state to take action against applicants found to have knowingly made false declarations while filing claims and objections related to electoral rolls.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) BJP workers will not be intimidated by threats of FIRs or political pressure for submitting Form-7 applications, Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said on Friday, asserting that the party will legally fight any cases registered against its workers. Vijayendra further challenged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to prove the allegations he made against the BJP, failing which he should resign as Chief Minister. Chief Minister Shivakumar has alleged that the BJP and JD(S) had conspired to delete the names of 50 lakh voters belonging to minority and oppressed communities from the electoral rolls. He, along with cabinet colleagues, staged a dharna on Thursday in front of the office of Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukumar, following which the CEO issued a written order directing officials to initiate criminal cases against individuals found to be submitting bulk Form-7 applications seeking deletion of names. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Friday, Vijayendra said threatening BJP workers or exerting political pressure on them merely for submitting Form-7 applications was not appropriate. If anyone has submitted an application by providing false information, the Election Commission should verify it and initiate legal action. But the BJP will not tolerate threats of filing FIRs targeting its workers for political reasons, he said. Vijayendra said the Chief Minister had put pressure on the Election Commission and threatened to have FIRs registered against BJP workers. He alleged that the Chief Minister was trying to turn the entire state into an FIR state and asserted that the BJP would not bow to such pressure. He said the BJP had the strength and capability to face all such threats. Even if a thousand FIRs are registered, there is no question of being afraid. We will fight such FIRs in court, he said. He said the party would, through legal means, face any case that needed to be contested within the framework of law. Vijayendra said questions similar to those raised in Mysuru's Narasimharaja Assembly constituency had also emerged in other constituencies, including Bengaluru. Complaints related to electoral rolls had also been received from border areas of Dakshina Kannada, he said, urging the Election Commission to examine all such complaints. He said before levelling allegations against the BJP, CM Shivakumar and the Congress should also clarify complaints related to electoral rolls involving local Congress workers and representatives. If anyone has violated the rules in the Form-7 or SIR process, whether they belong to the BJP, Congress, JD(S) or any other organisation, the Election Commission should take action according to law, he said. Our position is clear: the rights of eligible voters must be protected, and if there are ineligible names, they should be verified, Vijayendra said. Vijayendra alleged that Shivakumar was politicising the SIR issue to divert public attention from other issues facing the state. He said the government was facing several serious questions, including those related to KPSC recruitment, allegations by contractors, drought and the state's financial situation. At a time when the government should answer all these questions, staging a protest before the Election Commission and levelling allegations against the BJP is an attempt to divert public attention, he alleged. Vijayendra said the SIR process was being conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission and called for every Form-7 application to be examined irrespective of which political party or organisation had submitted it. The Election Commission should act in such a way that the names of eligible voters remain on the rolls and ineligible names are removed according to the rules, he said. He said the Chief Minister should cooperate in ensuring a transparent electoral process instead of exerting political pressure on the Election Commission. Vijayendra said a Chief Minister making allegations that there was a conspiracy to delete the votes of Dalits, backward classes, and minorities should produce documents supporting the charges. When a Chief Minister accuses a political party of conspiring to delete the votes of Dalits, backward classes and minorities, he must provide documents to support the allegation. It is not possible to simply make allegations and walk away. The responsibility to prove the allegation rests with the Chief Minister, he said. Vijayendra once again challenged Shivakumar to prove his allegations against the BJP. 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CM Shivakumar falsely claims BJP submitted 50 lakh Form 7: Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra
Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra on Friday rejected Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's allegation that the BJP was involved in a conspiracy to delete around 50 lakh voters, including those belonging to minority, Dalit and backward classes, from electoral rolls, saying the party had not submitted the number of Form 7 applications claimed by the Chief Minister. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Vijayendra said around 25,000 Form 7 applications had been submitted across various Assembly constituencies in Karnataka, according to information available with the BJP, and claimed that the forms had been submitted by different political parties. The allegation of DK Shivakumar, the allegation made by the Chief Minister, is that the Bharatiya Janata Party has indulged in a conspiracy of deleting around fifty lakh voters belonging to minority communities, that is Muslims, Dalits and backward class. So the allegation is that the BJP is trying to delete the names of the Dalit community...
K'taka BJP challenges CM Shivakumar to prove conspiracy allegation over deletion of 50 lakh voters
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Friday challenged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to prove his allegation that the BJP had conspired to delete the names of around 50 lakh voters from the electoral rolls, and demanded that he resign if he failed to substantiate the charge. Speaking to the media, Vijayendra said CM Shivakumars allegations against the BJP over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and Form-7 applications were serious, particularly his claim that the BJP was conspiring to remove the votes of Ahinda communities, Dalits, backward classes and minorities. As the Chief Minister himself has made such a serious allegation, he should prove it with documentary evidence. Otherwise, he should resign from the post of Chief Minister, Vijayendra said. Shivakumar has alleged that there was a conspiracy to remove the names of around 50 lakh voters. However, Vijayendra said the Chief Minister had not publicly produced any specific documents or evidence to support the allegation. Vijayendra said Form-7 was not a special instrument available only to the BJP. Under Election Commission rules, it is a legal provision through which objections can be filed against names in the electoral rolls in cases involving ineligible, deceased, shifted or duplicate voters. He said if the BJP or any other political party or eligible individual submitted Form-7 applications with the intention of helping clean up the electoral rolls, the final decision would rest with the election authorities. Submission of Form-7 does not automatically result in the deletion of anyones name from the electoral roll, he said, adding that portraying the right to file Form-7 objections as illegal was incorrect. Vijayendra said Shivakumar should place before the people the documents and evidence on which he had based his allegation that the BJP was conspiring to delete 50 lakh voters. According to the information available to the BJP, he said, the number of Form-7 applications filed across the state was much lower than the figure alleged by the Chief Minister. He also said Form-7 applications had not been filed only by BJP workers. Representatives of various political parties, Booth Level Officers and members of the public had also submitted objections. Vijayendra said different figures regarding the number of Form-7 applications had been reported recently and that the Election Commission should clarify the final official figure. He said the power to add or delete names from electoral rolls or decide on objections rested with the competent election authorities. The BJP has no authority to directly delete anyones name from the electoral roll. A name does not get deleted merely because a Form-7 application is submitted. A decision is taken only after the prescribed process, including verification, objections and inquiry, he said. He said the Chief Ministers direct allegation that the BJP was deleting voters names was contrary to these facts. Vijayendra said verification of electoral rolls was an essential part of the democratic electoral process to find names of deceased persons, duplicate registrations, voters who had shifted residence or people who were otherwise ineligible. If there are irregular names, they should be identified and verified. At the same time, not a single eligible voter should be unfairly removed. The Election Commission should transparently ensure both these aspects, he said. Vijayendra also sought verification of the increase in the number of voters in the Narasimharaja Assembly constituency in Mysuru. He said the BJP had raised the issue of an increase of around 1.30 lakh voters in the constituency over the last two elections. He also said information had come to the partys attention about questions being raised locally regarding some people who had approached authorities during the SIR process to get their names added to the electoral roll. There are questions about some people who are residing in other constituencies but are coming here to register their names, he said. Vijayendra said that if such cases existed, the Election Commission should conduct a comprehensive verification without considering which political party the individuals were associated with. CM Shivakumar on Thursday staged a dharna at the Chief Electoral Officers office in Bengaluru, demanding the registration of a criminal case and a probe into the alleged conspiracy to delete eligible voters' names through Form 7 applications. After the protest, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukumar has directed Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) across the state to take action against applicants found to have knowingly made false declarations while filing claims and objections related to electoral rolls.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The PM E-DRIVE scheme, launched in September 2024, has enabled 26.59 lakh EV sales (as of June 2026), accelerating EV adoption, expanding charging infrastructure and strengthening the domestic manufacturing ecosystem, according to an official statement. With an outlay of Rs 11,900 crore and implementation extended until March 2028, the scheme supports multiple EV categories and infrastructure. It supports incentives for 28.30 lakh EVs, and also supports e-buses, charging stations and testing facilities, advancing cleaner, sustainable mobility across India, said the government factsheet. About Rs 4,391 crore has been allocated for the deployment of 14,028 e-buses under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. Of these, 14,000 e-buses have been allocated (as of August 2026). About 13,800 e-buses have been allocated to seven cities Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and Surat. Grant support is also available for EV public charging stations (EV PCS) and upgradation of testing agencies. Nearly Rs 2,000 crore has been earmarked for nationwide EV PCS across India. Rs 851 crore has been approved for deployment of 8,147 chargers to three oil marketing companies and 10 states (as of September 28, 2026). Moreover, Rs 780 crore has been allocated for modernisation and upgradation of vehicle testing agencies. Electric mobility is gathering pace, driven by targeted policies, financial incentives and supportive measures. The scheme provides demand incentives and infrastructure support across various vehicle categories and associated components. The categories covered include e-2 Wheelers (e-2Ws), e-3 Wheelers (e-3Ws), including registered e-rickshaws and e-carts and L5, e-Ambulances, e-Trucks, e-Buses, charging infra, and upgradation of testing agencies. Registered e-2Ws receive an incentive of Rs 2,500/kWh (capped at Rs 5,000 per vehicle). This applies to vehicles priced up to Rs 1.5 lakh ex-factory, with a total fund allocation of Rs 2,767 crore. The scheme aims to support 45.79+ lakh registered e-2Ws. Target sales for the sub-component registered e-3W (L5) have been achieved, and the segment was closed on December 26, 2025. Support for e-3Ws (e-rickshaws and e-carts) continues until March 2028, said the factsheet.
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Police bust inter-state drug network in Sgr; eight arrested
Srinagar, Oct 01: In a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Jammu & Kashmir Police have busted a well-established interstate narcotics network operating from downtown Srinagar, arresting eight persons and recovering a massive consignment of banned pharmaceutical drugs, cash, gold and a pistol, while initiating action against properties and financial assets linked to the accused. Addressing a press conference here, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar Dr G V Sundeep Chakravarthy said the investigation had exposed a network allegedly involved in the procurement, transportation, storage, distribution and financing of banned pharmaceutical drugs, with supply-chain linkages extending beyond J&K. It was not an ordinary module but a well-organised chain. Investigations are still underway, and more arrests will be made. From the source to destination, we will not leave anybody, he said. The scale of the seizures, particularly the quantity of pharmaceutical drugs and the recovery of substantial cash and gold, has brought the financial dimension of the racket into focus, with investigators now working to establish its complete supply chain and identify those operating behind it. The operation has so far resulted in the seizure of approximately 2,19,425 tablets and capsules containing Tapentadol, 1,200 Pregabalin capsules and 414 Tramadol tablets and capsules. Srinagar police also recovered 3.830 kg of codeine-containing liquid, including its container, and approximately 40 grams of a heroin-like substance, he said. A pistol, along with other incriminating material, was also seized. The SSP said that the financial investigation has led to the recovery of approximately Rs 90 lakhin cash and gold articles, including 108 gold coins, which is almost one kilogram, along with other items. We have also identified approximately Rs 1.07 crore in multiple bank accounts linked to the accused and other persons under investigation stands frozen, he said. He said that investigators have searched two bank lockers maintained in the name of one of the accused at Axis Bank's Bemina branch after obtaining the requisite court orders. Police are examining the source of the seized cash, gold and other assets, besides tracing financial transactions and possible links with the wider drug supply network. As part of the action, police have attached a residential house belonging to an accused at Patlipora, Chattabal, and two vehicles under the relevant provisions of law. The investigation, registered under FIR No. 135/2026 at Police Station Safakadal, has also taken police teams outside J&K. Raids and enquiries were conducted in Chandigarh, Panchkula and Ambala, where pharmaceutical establishments and transport agencies were examined. Investigators have collected invoices, bills, goods receipts and other documents to establish how the drugs were procured and transported. SSP Chakravarthy said the case was not a routine narcotics matter but involved an established network. He indicated that enquiries were continuing at pharmaceutical companies outside J&K and that those found involved would face action under the law. One of the accused was traced through technical surveillance and apprehended in Bengaluru, Karnataka, indicating the geographical spread of the investigation. Police also identified two persons who remain absconding and said efforts are under way to apprehend them and establish their precise roles. Digital devices seized during the investigation are being analysed to reconstruct communications and establish the procurement, transportation, distribution and financial links of the alleged network, he said. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the Arms Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The latest operation comes amid intensified efforts by Srinagar Police to dismantle the drug supply chain by targeting not only street-level peddlers but also suppliers, financial channels and those facilitating the movement of prohibited substances. The investigation will now focus on identifying the source of the seized pharmaceutical drugs, tracing their intended distribution and establishing the full extent of the alleged network. SSPChakravarthy, replying to a query, added, Based on human and technical inputs, an investigation was launched to unearth the module. About whether the properties of the accused would be attached. We have attached one property of the accused, and I am sure properties of other accused will be attached as well, he said. Asked whether there was a Pakistan role in the module, the SSP said so far there was no foreign role, but since investigations are on, an outside role can't be ruled out. Criminals from three to four states are involved in this module and more arrests will be made as and when investigations widen further. A few accused are absconding and they will also be arrested soon, he said. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the Arms Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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EC assured action over false Form 7 applications: Shivakumar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday night said the Election Commission had assured action against those who knowingly file false claims or objections in electoral forms, following complaints over the alleged bulk submission of Form 7 applications seeking the deletion of voters. Shivakumar, accompanied by members of his Cabinet and senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B.K. Hariprasad and Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, met officials at the Election Commission office and submitted a detailed representation on the issue. He subsequently staged a protest. Addressing reporters later, Shivakumar alleged that thousands of Form 7 applications had been generated and distributed at the grassroots level, containing details such as EPIC numbers and voters' names. He alleged that attempts had been made to use these forms to delete eligible voters from the electoral rolls. We have found many cases. Many issues have come to my notice, Shivakumar alleged, claiming that leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) [JD(S)] had been involved in fraud, illegal activities and a criminal conspiracy against eligible voters. He claimed that attempts to delete voters had been reported in several constituencies, with the number of applications in some places running into thousands. He also alleged that the exercise disproportionately targeted minorities, backward classes, Dalits and economically weaker sections. According to Shivakumar, several voters had already lodged complaints and FIRs in different districts after finding their names or voting rights affected. He also claimed that some political leaders had admitted to receiving Form 7 applications from senior party leaders. The Chief Minister said BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka had stated that around 25,000 forms had been distributed. Whether it is one, 10, 25,000 or 25 lakh, the investigation will take its own course. Where were these forms printed? How were they printed? Who distributed them? he asked. Shivakumar said the Election Commission had subsequently directed Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) not to approve Form 7 applications except in cases involving death or duplicate entries. For deletion on account of death, uploading a death certificate is now compulsory. At the same time, in cases of duplicate entries, the second EPIC number must be mentioned in the BLO remarks, he said. The Chief Minister also said the Election Commission had assured him it would take action against applicants who knowingly make false statements or declarations in Forms 6, 6A, 7 and 8. According to the communication cited by Shivakumar, EROs have been directed to take action under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, against applicants who knowingly make false statements or declarations. Such action, it said, would be preceded by an inquiry under Rule 20 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. Shivakumar said he had cancelled a Cabinet meeting and remained at the Election Commission office while seeking action on the complaints. It is my bound duty as Chief Minister to protect the votes of the citizens of the state. It is my bound duty to protect every section of the people, he said. He added that the police would investigate the FIRs already registered and that the government would not interfere in the process. The law will take its own course. It is my bound duty to protect every voter, Shivakumar said.
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