The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday issued notice to the State government on a petition that calls for the appointment of the second Upa-Lokayukta.
The reels, shot at an illegal sand mining site near Hire Sindhogi, featured individuals – reportedly including the brother of a local gang leader – boasting of their dominance in the sand trade. The videos, which quickly went viral, prompted swift action by the Department of Mines and Geology, in coordination with the Revenue, Police, and Forest Departments.
The Begur Police responded immediately and have since registered an Unnatural Death Report (UDR). The skeleton has been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to determine the identity of the deceased, the approximate time of death, and any signs of foul play.