Latest Karnataka Police Department News & Updates

Bengaluru, March 25 (IANS) The Karnataka Police Department on Wednesday transferred the ‘Zero FIR’ registered in Bengaluru, in connection with the plane crash incident involving NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, late Ajit Pawar, to the Maharashtra Police Department. The case file and related documents have also been sent as part of the transfer.The Karnataka Police have also requested the Maharashtra Police to transfer the case to the jurisdictional Baramati Rural Police Station …

Koppal (Karnataka), Feb 2 (IANS) The Karnataka Police department has ordered a probe in connection with a WhatsApp status posted by a Constable saying that it is “better to sell egg rice than be a cop.” The development was reported from Koppal district in Karnataka on Monday.According to police, the Constable, identified as Bramhanand, reportedly vented his anger over the functioning of the police department through WhatsApp status messages. The social media status was posted in response to a st…

Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Coming down heavily on the Karnataka government over the alleged case of DGP K. Ramachandra Rao romancing a woman in his office while in uniform, the BJP stated on Tuesday that never before in the state’s history has such a shameful situation involving a senior cop been witnessed.It may be recalled that in a major embarrassment to the Karnataka Police Department, purported videos showing objectionable behaviour by jailed actress Ranya Rao’s stepfather and Karnataka DGP…

Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara, while reacting to the sleazy videos allegedly involving DGP K. Ramachandra Rao, said he was upset and that it cannot be tolerated. “We should not allow such incidents to happen in the department,” he stressed.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Parameshwara, while responding to a question, said, “I am also upset about this development since it concerns my department. The incident does not appear to be proper. Even…

Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Following the surfacing of alleged sex videos purportedly showing DGP K. Ramachandra Rao romancing with a woman at his office, the Congress-led government on Tuesday suspended him pending inquiry. The senior IPS officer has also been directed not to leave headquarters without the permission of the state government.The order stated, “The videos and news reports widely broadcast on public news channels and media platforms, it is observed that Dr K. Ramachandra Rao, DGP, Di…

Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) Reacting to allegations of inappropriate behaviour involving Karnataka DGP K. Ramachandra Rao, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said no officer is above the law and that disciplinary action would be initiated if required.He made the statement while answering questions from the media in Belagavi.”An inquiry would be conducted into the matter and disciplinary action would be initiated against the DGP if required. No senior officer is above the law,” the Chief Minister…

Bengaluru, Jan 19 (IANS) Responding to the purported videos showing objectionable behaviour with a woman inside his office while in uniform, DGP K. Ramachandra Rao stated that the videos which surfaced and went viral on social media are ‘manipulated’.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru on Monday, DGP Rao said, “These are manipulated videos. No such incident has taken place. I will discuss the matter with my advocate and take a decision in this regard.”DGP Rao had gone to the office of Home Mi…

Bengaluru, Jan 15 (IANS) Karnataka police on Thursday launched a hunt for the Congress leader who allegedly abused and threatened a Municipal Commissioner over banner removal. Meanwhile, Karnataka State Women’s Commission has strongly condemned the alleged incident and urged the authorities to initiate legal action.It can be recalled that a purported audio clip of a Karnataka Congress leader from Chikkaballapur district allegedly abusing and threatening a woman Municipal Commissioner triggered o…

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that Bangladeshi nationals are settling in Bengaluru as it is a peaceful city, and he has instructed the Karnataka Police Department to gather information in this regard.He, however, cautioned against vigilantism by BJP leaders and other organisations.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Home Minister Parameshwara made the statement while responding to a question.He said he had directed Director General and Ins…

Bengaluru, Dec 22 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested serving Deputy Superintendent of Police (Deputy SP) S.Y. Mohan, son and daughter of former MP late D.K. Adhikesavalu, on Monday in connection with cheating, forgery of valuable security, government stamps and seal. The official statement from the CBI said that the CBI has arrested D.A. Srinivas, son of late D.K. Adhikesavalu, D.A. Kalpaja, daughter of late D.K. Adhikesavalu and S.Y. Mohan, Deputy SP in the Karnataka Poli…