PoliticsPhoto: The HinduUnion Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy Alleges Bribery in Hassan DC's Post Retention
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy accused Hassan Deputy Commissioner of retaining her post by paying ₹75 lakh to Excise Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda, the district in-charge. Kumaraswamy cited a WhatsApp conversation involving Shashikiran, the DC's assistant, demanding ₹60 lakh for stone crusher permissions. The conversation also revealed attempts to transfer the DC, which she allegedly prevented by paying bribes.
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