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Hans India
8 hours ago
- Hans India
My case is an example of misuse of ED, says Shivakumar
Ramanagara: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was being misused for political purposes, and cited his own case as an example of such "abuse". Speaking to reporters in Kodihalli, Kanakapura on Monday, he said the Supreme Court's observations in the MUDA case, where it dismissed the ED's appeal, reflected a pattern of selective targeting. "My case itself is proof of the ED being misused politically. They filed a case against me, sent me to Tihar Jail, and eventually the case was dropped," he said. The Deputy CM urged the ED to introspect and examine whether it is succumbing to political pressure. Referring to the MUDA case, he said, "Once a 'B' report was submitted, there was no question of further appeal. That is probably why the Supreme Court made such observations." Shivakumar questioned why ED cases were being filed only against Congress leaders. "Why are there no ED cases against BJP leaders? Why are only Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Robert Vadra and other Congress leaders targeted? Has everyone who joined the BJP suddenly become pure? Isn't this the BJP's washing machine?" he asked. Shivakumar's remarks follow the Supreme Court's dismissal of the Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) filed by the ED in the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) land allotment case involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi B M and Congress MLA Byrathi Suresh.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma: We're financially ruined and mentally broken
Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma TV couple Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma have accused Bengali producer Shyam Sundar Dey of financial fraud after lending him `1.68 crore to fund a film acquisition deal. They say the money, raised through mortgaging property and personal loans, was never returned. Instead, FIRs were filed against them. At a press conference held in Mumbai on Friday, Pooja shared that she had known Shyam for four years and had worked on a Bengali film with him, for which he still owes her partial payment. She said, 'I chose to let it go, believing his claims of personal difficulties. When he moved to Mumbai, he became close to us and expressed interest in breaking into the Hindi film market.' He proposed acquiring distribution rights to 16 projects for `2.25 crore and asked for their help in arranging `1.25 crore, promising a profit of `50 lakh. Pooja said, 'We reached out to people to invest on his behalf, but no one agreed. Eventually, Shyam began emotionally pressuring me, saying the seller was hounding him. That led us to borrow nearly `1 crore from family and friends. Actor Arjun Bijlani also pitched in. ' In total, they transferred `1.68 crore to Shyam, using funds raised by mortgaging Kunal's parents' flat and pledging their savings. But after receiving the money, Shyam avoided discussing the deal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Despite repeated follow-ups, he neither returned the money nor produced any documentation. The actress said, 'He kept giving excuses. But we had to repay those we borrowed from. We also mortgaged another flat and pawned my mother's jewellery to manage repayments. Though we filed a complaint with the Mumbai police, we asked them to hold off, hoping Shyam would come through. ' Puja and Kunal claimed they tried to settle the matter privately in May, but were shocked when Shyam's wife, Malabika Dey, filed a complaint accusing them of kidnapping, extortion and assault in Goa and an FIR was registered. 'We only wanted our money back. We stayed at a villa that Shyam arranged because we couldn't afford a hotel. He even returned `10 lakh, which gave us hope. So, we were shocked when his wife filed an FIR against us. Later, she filed another zero FIR in Kolkata, which was transferred to the Goa police,' said Puja. Talking about why they took so long to present their side of the story, Puja shared, 'We waited a month and a half to come forward because we were not in the right mental state. When the first FIR was filed against us, I broke down. Even though I knew the case was fake, I feared being arrested and separated from my child. For nights, I couldn't sleep and would cry while holding him. I've been on medication for panic attacks and blackout episodes. ' On July 16, Puja filed a complaint against Shyam for cheating and breach of trust, and an FIR was registered. The couple is now battling `40–50 lakh in debt, lost work opportunities and emotional trauma. 'We're financially ruined and mentally broken. Yet, we still believe justice will prevail,' said Kunal.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Compensation cheque of ₹1 crore handed to deceased CESC lineman's family in Mysuru
A compensation cheque of ₹1 crore was handed over to the family of Mahesh G.B., a lineman of the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Limited, who lost his life while on duty. The cheque was handed over to Mr. Mahesh's parents Bore Gowda and Kamala in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Assistant General Manager and Regional Head of Canara Bank, Mysuru, S. Rajashekar, and CESC Managing Director K.M Munigopal Raju, at the 'Sadhana Samavesha' held at the Maharaja College Ground in Mysuru on Saturday. A statement from Canara Bank's regional office in Mysuru said that Mr. Mahesh, an employee of CESC, was one among the bank's Premium Payroll Account holders. The cheque had been issued under the Salary Account Insurance Benefit. Meanwhile, a statement from CESC said Mr. Mahesh, 27, was a junior lineman serving in the Pandavapura sub-division, and had died while on duty. CESC, it said, was committed to the health and safety of its employees and officers.
