Karnataka’s Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, addressed concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, stating that it has not been officially discussed in Karnataka. He emphasized that the Congress party has already expressed its position on the matter.
Parameshwara highlighted that discussions on SIR emerged before elections in five states, particularly during the West Bengal polls. He mentioned that while precautions might be under consideration, SIR is not part of the official agenda.
Regarding the reported withdrawal of 50 criminal cases, Parameshwara explained that such decisions are handled by a sub-committee within the Cabinet. Once recommendations are made, the Cabinet will decide on the matter before forwarding it to the prosecution department.
In response to allegations of misusing recovered gold, the Home Minister assured swift action, including suspensions and internal investigations. He stressed that strict measures would be taken if the accusations are substantiated.
Parameshwara instructed the Bengaluru Police Commissioner to conduct an immediate inquiry into the gold-related allegations. He dismissed claims of frequent police involvement in such incidents, stating that they are rare and dealt with severely when discovered.
Speaking on the Bidadi township project, Parameshwara clarified that the proposal, aimed at reducing pressure on Bengaluru, had been in the works for years. He mentioned Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s role in advancing the project, which has received Cabinet approval.
