Firing incident indicates deteriorating law and order, says Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has expressed concern over a recent firing incident in Tadasinakoppa, highlighting a deteriorating law and order situation. He criticized the police for their slow response and alleged corruption, suggesting that high-level officials may be involved. Joshi also noted that the prime accused has multiple cases against him but remains at large, raising questions about police accountability.
- ▪Pralhad Joshi stated that the firing incident indicates a worsening law and order situation in Dharwad.
- ▪The accused in the firing, Sundar Pal, has several pending cases and has not been arrested despite complaints.
- ▪Joshi criticized the police for their delayed action and suggested possible corruption within the department.
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Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi has said that the firing incident at Tadasinakoppa near Dharwad was an indication of the deteriorating law and order situation in the twin cities.Speaking to presspersons on Saturday after enquiring about the health of the youth injured in the firing incident at a private hospital in Dharwad, Mr. Joshi said that the law and order situation was at its worst now.“The person who fired in Tadasinakoppa has cheated farmers in Bidnal and Gamanagatti. It is not yet clear whether the shot was fired from a licensed arm and the one who fired has not been arrested yet. The police are still in the process of gathering information on the gun licence even after four days of after the incident.
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