News Reading Practice #98

(100 Day Challenge)

FRAUDSTER' FILED EXTORTION CASE AGAINST KUMARASWAMY: JD(S)

The Hindu Bureau
BENGALURU

The Janata Dal (Secular) on Friday described the complainant against Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy in the alleged extortion case as a "fraudster" and demanded a probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) against him.

JD(S) leaders, led by former MLC H.M. Ramesh Gowda, also staged a protest outside the Police Commissioner's office and Amruthahalli police station in Bengaluru where a first information report has been registered against Mr. Kumaraswamy and Mr.Gowda for allegedly demanding ₹50 crore from a Bengaluru-based realtor and threatening him with dire consequences if he failed to pay. 

Addressing press persons, the former MLC accused the complainant, Vijay Tata, of deceiving many people and demanded the formation of an SIT to ensure justice for the victims. "Hundreds of cases have been filed against him and he is known for fraudulent activities," he said.

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FRAUDSTER - A person who commits fraud or deceit to gain money or benefits. (തട്ടിപ്പുകാരന്‍)

EXTORTION - The act of obtaining something, especially money, through threats or force. (തട്ടിയെടുക്കല്‍, പിടിച്ചുപറി)

STAGE A PROTEST - To organize and carry out a public demonstration to express opposition or discontent. (പ്രതിഷേധം നടത്തുക)

ALLEGEDLY - Claimed to have happened or to be true, but without proof. (അരോപിച്ചുകൊണ്ട്)

REALTOR - A person who sells or rents properties, such as land, houses, or buildings. (റിയല്‍ എസ്റ്റേറ്റ് കാരന്‍)

THREATEN - To express an intention to harm or cause trouble. (ഭീഷണിപ്പെടുത്തുക)

DIRE CONSEQUENCES - Very serious or severe outcomes or results. (ഗുരുതരമായ ഫലങ്ങള്‍)

PRESSPERSONS - Journalists or members of the press/media. (മാധ്യമപ്രവര്‍ത്തകര്‍)

DECEIVE - To mislead or trick someone into believing something that is not true. (വഞ്ചിക്കുക)

ENSURE - To make certain that something happens or is done. (ഉറപ്പുവരുത്തുക)

JUSTICE - Fair treatment or behavior according to the law or moral principles. (നീതി)

VICTIMS - People who are harmed, cheated, or injured by someone or something. (ഇര)

FRAUDULENT - Involving deception or dishonest behavior, especially to gain something. (തട്ടിപ്പായ)

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