K'taka releases Cauvery water to TN amid protests

February 09, 2013 15:17

Complying with the Supreme Court directive, Karnataka today commenced release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, even as the BJP government's action came in for sharp criticism from opposition parties and triggered protests.

"As per the Supreme Court order, we have decided to release water", Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said, defending the decision.

In an attempt to douse protests by farmers outfits, he said, "We will file a review petition before the Supreme Court on Monday" against its order directing Karnataka to release 2.44 tmc ft of water to Tamil Nadu to save its standing samba crop.

Irrigation authorities said about 1,250 cusecs of water was being released from this morning from the Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir.

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