Ramanagara, March 18 -- The Karnataka Revenue Department has initiated an encroachment clearance drive near the farmhouse of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in Ramanagara district, following directives from the Karnataka High Court.

The action comes a day after the court issued instructions for the removal of encroachments.

Ramanagara Deputy Commissioner Yeshwanth V. Gurukar stated that the matter is under judicial consideration.

"There is a case in court. We'll file the report to the court. The report is not in the public domain. I'm here as per the court order," he told reporters.

Meanwhile, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy denied land encroachment allegations, stating he legally purchased the land 40 years ago. Before leaving for New ...