Union minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday said that ‘unscientific work’ happening around the forest area was the cause of a deadly landslide in a village in Karnataka.The JD(S) leader was visiting the area to review the rescue operation, which has been hampered by heavy rainfall. Talking to reporters in Uttar Kannada district,Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries Kumarswamy alleged that the Congress government for focusing on corruption rather than addressing the damage caused by floods and rains in Uttara Kannada, Mangalore, and Udupi districts."Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has a significant role in the MUDA scam..." he said.
Watch: Criticising the government for focusing on corruption rather than addressing the damage caused by floods and rains in Uttara Kannada, Mangalore, and Udupi districts, Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy says, "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has a… pic.twitter.com/Vm4l8Ugisl
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On July 16, a landslide occurred in Karnataka’s Shirur village in Uttara Kannada district following heavy rainfall. According to the police, seven bodies have been recovered so far and rescue operations continue to locate three missing people, including a lorry driver from neighbouring Kerala. Heavy equipments like ground penetrating radar and metal detectors are being used to help with rescue efforts. SP, Karwar), Narayana M told PTI that the rescue teams are doing everything possible to trace those missing.
#WATCH | Uttara Kannada, Karnataka: Restoration work underway following a massive landslide on NH 66 near Shirur village in Ankola taluk
— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2024
Seven bodies have been recovered so far whereas three other people are still missing. pic.twitter.com/UTWYtB7dsj
Vehicular traffic has been suspended temporarily on National Highway-66.
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