ACB's aim is to curb corruption not to weaken Lokayukta, says CM

March 28, 2016

Bengaluru, Mar 28: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reiterated that the creation of the Anti-Corruption Bureau will not have any impact on the functioning of the Lokayukta.

Speaking to presspersons at Harihar near here on Sunday, Mr. Siddaramaiah said that leaders with no knowledge about the bureau are misguiding people by issuing false statements.

He said that the aim of creating the bureau was to curb corruption and not weaken the Lokayukta.

“No steps have been taken to alter the Lokayukta… instead steps will be taken to further strengthen it. Recruitments for the bureau will be taken up shortly and the authorities concerned have been instructed to make preparations now,” he added.

Since many districts in the State are facing severe drought, the State government has released Rs. 50 lakh to each Assembly segment to tackle drinking water crisis, he said. The officials in the affected areas have been instructed to ensure that people and cattle get adequate drinking water during peak summer also, Mr. Siddaramaiah added.

The Deputy Commissioners and the Chief Executive Officers of the affected districts have been instructed to take action against officials who neglect drought relief works, he said.

Mr. Siddaramaiah said that he would visit New Delhi to discuss the issue of Cabinet expansion after the legislature session and take steps based on the guidance of the party high command.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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