Bengaluru, July 3 (IANS) The Karnataka Police on Friday arrested three persons in connection with the stone quarry boulder collapse at Madapattana village in Bengaluru South taluk that claimed the lives of seven workers.The arrested accused have been identified as Panduranga, owner of Sai Ram Crusher; Lokesh, the quarry in-charge; and Raju, the local in-charge.According to the police, the three have been taken into custody for questioning. Panduranga had taken Basaveshwara Crusher on lease and w…
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Bengaluru, July 2 (IANS) In a major development, the Karnataka Police on Thursday said the massive boulder that crushed seven workers to death at a quarry in Bengaluru South taluk was pushed from an upper quarry by an excavator operating at a different quarrying site, indicating alleged negligence that led to the tragedy.At least seven migrant labourers from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and North Karnataka were killed after a huge boulder crashed onto workers at a stone quarry early in the morni…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) The Karnataka government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday announced the launch of two major anti-drug initiatives—’Operation RISE’ and the ‘Beda Bro’ campaign—as part of its intensified drive against narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, reaffirming its commitment to making the state drug-free through a combination of strict enforcement, public awareness and rehabilitation. In a statement issued on the occasion of the International Day Against …
Bengaluru, June 26 (IANS) The Karnataka Police have arrested Kenneth, the live-in partner of a young woman, who is in police custody for allegedly murdering her parents and younger sister in Bengaluru. Kenneth was arrested in Puducherry, police said on Friday.The case pertains to the murders of 55-year-old software professional Somasundar, his wife Muthulakshmi (48), and their younger daughter, Supriya (20), a college student.The three were allegedly killed by their elder daughter, Shwetha, and …
Bengaluru, June 25 (IANS) The Karnataka Police have issued a statewide standing order directing all police officers to register First Information Reports (FIRs) in cases involving revenge pornography, sextortion and the unauthorised sharing of private photographs and videos, the statement by the office of Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated on Thursday. The directive, issued following instructions from the Home Department, seeks to ensure strict and prompt action against individuals who publish,…
Bengaluru, June 20 (IANS) In a shocking development, an inspector posted in the Karnataka Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), accused of masterminding a robbery in Bengaluru, prompting a manhunt for him, has been arrested, officials said on Saturday. The police have also arrested two persons in connection with the case.The incident was reported from the jurisdiction of the Madivala police station, where a group of accused persons allegedly robbed Rs 20 lakh from businessmen of Kera…
Bengaluru, June 19 (IANS) In a shocking development, an inspector posted in the Karnataka Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been accused of masterminding a robbery in Bengaluru, prompting a manhunt for him, officials said on Friday.The incident was reported from the jurisdiction of the Madivala police station, where a group of accused persons allegedly robbed Rs 20 lakh from businessmen from Kerala by impersonating police officials.The accused police inspector has been identif…
Madikeri, June 19 (IANS) A missing persons case involving a woman and her nine‑year‑old son from Kushalnagar in Madikeri district has taken a controversial turn after the duo were traced to a madrassa in Kerala’s Malappuram district, leading to the arrest of two persons by the Karnataka police. The case has sparked allegations from several Hindu organisations, which claimed that the incident is linked to an alleged “love jihad” network. They demanded a thorough investigation and string…
Dharwad (Karnataka), June 13 (IANS) Karnataka Police on Saturday suspended a Circle Police Inspector (CPI) in connection with an alleged love jihad case, and the suicide of a minor Dalit girl reported from Dharwad recently. Shivayogi Lohar is the suspended CPI. Dharwad Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya issued the suspension order in this regard.The action has been taken as he faced charges of dereliction of duty in connection with the investigation into the death of a minor girl in Dharwad di…
Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) Karnataka Police have registered an FIR against seven individuals, including representatives allegedly linked to the US‑based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative (TTI), over allegations of channelling foreign funds for Maoist activities in India, police said on Saturday. The FIR has been registered by the Kothanur Police in Bengaluru based on a complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case has been booked under provisions of the Un…