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Illegal Mining Cases: Cabinet Extends Term of SIT Probing Illegal Mining Cases in Karnataka | News | Bengaluru News_INSIGHT
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to revive and speed up investigation into the illegal mining cases reported between 2008 and 2013, largely involving senior BJP and JD(S) functionaries. The state cabinet, which met Thursday, decided to extend the tenure of the special investigation team (SIT) set up in 2014 to probe illegal mining until June 30 next year.
“We decided to extend the tenure of SIT because of its lacklustre performance, especially over the last five years (when the BJP was in power in the state),” stated law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil.
Headless for almost five years, he said the SIT has handed over as many as 172 cases. “Preliminary investigation has not been conducted into many of these. In about 59 cases, no relevant records were collected, and investigation has been pending into 10 criminal cases for the last eight years. So, we have taken serious note of the issue. chief minister Siddaramaiah will be personally reviewing the progress of the investigation from now on,” the law minister said.
On whether it will include cases involving former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, Patil said, “Yes, it will include all cases.”
Patil said the previous government had no will to pursue the cases to their logical end, and the state government is serious about infusing “positive” direction into the illegal mining cases. He said even those cases that involved illegal mining of over 50,000 MT and were handed over to the CBI have not seen the light of day.
The cabinet is also learned to have discussed the long-pending ZP-TP elections and has asked the relevant departments to make preparations. With the MR Kamble Report on delimitation being submitted and the Justice Bhaktavatsala Report on reservation also available, ministers said the onus is on the RDPR department to have the necessary consultation process before announcing the election dates and details.
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“We decided to extend the tenure of SIT because of its lacklustre performance, especially over the last five years (when the BJP was in power in the state),” stated law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil.
Headless for almost five years, he said the SIT has handed over as many as 172 cases. “Preliminary investigation has not been conducted into many of these. In about 59 cases, no relevant records were collected, and investigation has been pending into 10 criminal cases for the last eight years. So, we have taken serious note of the issue. chief minister Siddaramaiah will be personally reviewing the progress of the investigation from now on,” the law minister said.
On whether it will include cases involving former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, Patil said, “Yes, it will include all cases.”
Patil said the previous government had no will to pursue the cases to their logical end, and the state government is serious about infusing “positive” direction into the illegal mining cases. He said even those cases that involved illegal mining of over 50,000 MT and were handed over to the CBI have not seen the light of day.
The cabinet is also learned to have discussed the long-pending ZP-TP elections and has asked the relevant departments to make preparations. With the MR Kamble Report on delimitation being submitted and the Justice Bhaktavatsala Report on reservation also available, ministers said the onus is on the RDPR department to have the necessary consultation process before announcing the election dates and details.
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Illegal sand mining in the Munneru rivulet in Vijayawada, India has led to numerous deaths, particularly among young people who venture into the water for bathing or swimming. The riverbed has been damaged due to sand mining, creating deep pools that pose a danger to inexperienced swimmers. Seven people have drowned in the river near Keesara in the last six months, and a total of 18 drowning cases have been reported in the region since January 2022. The district administration and sand miners are being held responsible for the tragedies, and calls for stricter action have been made.
Munneru drownings due to illegal sand mining?
Illegal and unscientific sand mining in the Munneru rivulet in Vijayawada, India, is leading to the deaths of young people who swim or bathe in the water. The river’s bed has been damaged due to sand mining, creating deep pools that can be dangerous for those unfamiliar with the area. In the past six months, seven people have drowned in the river near Keesara, and a total of 18 drowning cases have been reported in the region since the beginning of 2022. Authorities plan to install danger signs and assign expert swimmers to improve safety.
Illegal and unscientific sand mining in the Munneru rivulet in Vijayawada, India, is leading to the deaths of young people who swim or bathe in the water. The river’s bed has been damaged due to sand mining, creating deep pools that can be dangerous for those unfamiliar with the area. In the past six months, seven people have drowned in the river near Keesara, and a total of 18 drowning cases have been reported in the region since the beginning of 2022. Authorities plan to install danger signs and assign expert swimmers to improve safety.
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