Rakesh Malli questioned in threatening case

August 26, 2013

Bantwal, Aug 26: INTUC State Working President Rakesh Malli has been questioned by the police in connection to threatening Congress leader, Zilla Panchayat member Prakash Shetty. Mr Malli's passport has been confiscated in this regard.

SI Mahesh Prasad from rural police station took Mr Malli to custody when he landed at Mangalore airport from Dubai on Sunday at 9 am.

He was quizzed with regard to life threat to Mr Shetty till about 1.45 pm. He was later released on conditional bail.

A complaint was lodged against Rakesh Malli and Srikant Shetty by Thumbe Prakash Shetty stating that he has been receiving threatening calls.

Srikant Shetty was questioned earlier and then his allies Uday, Preethesh, Avinash and others were also questioned.

In continuation to the case, Malli was questioned on Sunday and since Mr Malli is residing in Dubai, his passport has been confiscated to make way for further questioning.

Enmity

It has been learnt that Prakash Shetty and Raksh Malli were friends once. Both were associated with the underworld. Later, Mr Malli joined Congress and Shetty was still away from exploring political options.

However, when Mr Shetty contested as rebel candidate against Congress' Umar Farooq in Thumbe ZP constituency, he was ousted from the party. Later, he re-entered Congress after working for the victory of Ramanath Rai.

When he contested from Congress ticket in Golthamajal, his opponent was Sadananda Malli. Here Mr Shetty and Rakesh Malli came at loggerheads with each other as Golthamajal became a prestige issue for the Mallis. From here, the series of attacks and counter attacks began.

However, Rakesh Malli, rejecting the allegation has said that the accusations are all politically motivated and are intended take revenge on him. “To stay away from these politics, I have been residing in Dubai. I will co-operate with the police because I have respect on the law of this land,” said Mr Malli.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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