Shivamogga, Oct. 6 -- Villagers in Karnataka's Shivamogga district have refused to participate in the state's ongoing caste survey, demanding the installation of a network tower in the area first.

Karnataka's caste survey, officially known as the Social and Educational Survey, started on September 22 and is scheduled to conclude on October 7 (Tuesday).

Shashikumar, a resident of the Barur Gram panchayat area, stressed that while he is not against the survey, getting a network tower is the need of the hour, with previous requests for a tower allegedly being ignored for over three years. Reportedly, the Tehsildar of the Sagar Taluk has assured the villagers that their demands will be addressed within three days.

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