Crime victims can claim compensation: SP

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June 3, 2012

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Mangalore, June 3: Crime victims can now claim compensation as per the Karnataka Victims Compensation Scheme, said Abhishek Goyal, Superintendent of Police (SP), Dakshina Kannada district.

The SP made this announcement at the monthly SC/ST grievance meeting held at his office in Mangalore on Sunday.

Victims of crimes that include physical injury are eligible for compensation under the scheme, Mr. Goyal brought to the notice of the gathering present at the meet.

Under the scheme, victims of crime will be eligible to claim compensation ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 2 lakh. Compensation could be claimed for as many as 30 types of offences including murder, rape, assault, manslaughter, dowry death, and sexual harassment. There should be evident signs of physical injury to the victim to be eligible for the compensation. The scheme however, does not include accidents and robbery, Mr. Goyal said.

To claim compensation, the victims are required to file applications with the District Legal Services Authority backed by a certificate from the police, the SP said.

'Reopen Shivappa Bangera murder case'

Shivappa R, State President, Ambedkar Pratishthana, raised the issue of re-opening the unsolved murder case of Shivappa Bangera, a Mangalore University employee who was murdered in 2001.

Mr. Bangera was the President of Dalit Workers' Association of the University.

Following his murder, a case was registered at Bantwal Rural police station. But due to lack of evidence and witnesses, the case was closed with the acknowledgement of the court.


Mr. Sivappa R, however, alleged that the case was brushed under the carpet because of political interference and appealed to the SP to reopen the case.

In response, Mr. Goyal asked Mr. Shivappa if he had any evidence, witness or lead to carry the investigation further. Re-opening the case would require court's permission and without solid proof, it would be difficult. In case there is any lead, evidence or witness, it would be considered, and if necessary, the case can be re-opened, Mr. Goyal told Mr. Shivappa.

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July 11,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 11: Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan on Saturday said an ambulance service is being rolled out by the state government in a bid to maintain livestock's health in the state.

"An ambulance service is currently being rolled out by the Department of Animal Husbandry in order to maintain livestock health, livestock farmers in the state," said Prabhu Chauhan.

"A well-equipped ambulance is being provided in 16 districts of the state," he added.

The ambulance that is being introduced has special veterinary facilities including an emergency unit, lab facility, scanning pharmaceutical, and medical equipment, he said.

Chauhan further said that a 'war room' is being prepared to allow veterinarians and livestock farmers to pursue veterinary care in a timely manner.

"For the first time, a 'war room' is being prepared by the Department of Animal Husbandry in Karnataka to allow veterinarians and livestock farmers to pursue veterinary care in a timely manner. The facility will be available 24 hours a day," he added.

Moreover, Karnataka is planning to ban cow slaughter as well by bringing the Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Preservation Bill, 2012.

"Many states have passed the Anti-Cow Slaughter Bill. We are preparing to implement it in Karnataka as well. The state government will soon implement a ban on cow slaughter, sale, and consumption of beef on the lines of many other states," added Chauhan.

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July 19,2020

Belagavi,  Jul 19: In a heart-wrenching incident, a woman used a pushcart to take the body of her dead husband to the crematorium after she allegedly did not receive any help from relatives who suspected him to have died of Covid.

The woman and her son were seen pushing the body in the Athani thaluk of Belagavi.

The man had died two days ago at his residence and no family member apart from the close members attended the last rites due to the fear that he was COVID-19 positive.

It was later found that the deceased person was COVID-19 negative.

A total of 3,693 new COVID-19 positive cases and 115 deaths were reported in Karnataka on Friday, said the state health department.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state is presently at 55,115, including 33,205 active cases. While there are 20,757 recoveries, the death toll stands at 1,147.

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January 18,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 18: The searches by income-tax officials at the residence of south Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna at Virajpet in Kodagu district were concluded on Friday.

The searches, conducted since Thursday by sleuths from Bengaluru, were concluded on Friday morning, the family said.

Speaking to reporters outside the house, the actress's mother Suman said: "We all cooperated with the officials since Thursday. The officials asked some questions which we answered properly."

Rashmika, who was not at the residence when the I-T officials arrived, joined them on Thursday night, she added.

According to sources, IT officials from Bengaluru who arrived in three cars on Thursday verified documents pertaining to properties, bank accounts and investments.

Rashmika has acted in several Kannada and Telugu movies. Her recent film 'Sarileru Neekevvaru' opposite popular Telugu actor Mahesh Babu is in the theatres now.

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