Archives for November 2021

Bengaluru:The Bengaluru police have denied permission to Munawar Faruqui’s stand-up comedy show in the city on Sunday amid protest by the Hindu right wing outfits who alleged that the artist had hurt the Hindu sentiments in one of his shows.

“Yes, we have denied him permission. He will not perform any public show today,” a senior police officer told PTI on condition of anonymity.

Faruqui also shared a statement on social media confirming that his Bengaluru show that had sold “600 plus” tickets was cancelled Sunday in the wake of the “threats to venue vandalism” and said he was “done”.

“My name is Munawar Faruqui. And that’s been my time, you guys were (a) wonderful audience. Good bye, I’m done,” he said.

The proceeds from the show were supposed to be donated to late Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar’s charitable organisation.

In the same statement, the 29-year-comic said they initially did not want to reveal that the show was for charity.

“Putting me in jail for the joke I never did to cancelling my shows which has nothing problematic in it. This is unfair. This show has gained so much love from people in India irrespective of their religion. This is unfair (sic)” he added in his Twitter statement.

Faruqui claimed that his 12 shows were called off in the last two months because of the threats to the venue and audiences.

The comedian also claimed they have a “censor certificate of the show”, which proves there was “nothing problematic” in the stand-up act.

Faruqui, however, found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

Ayyub urged the comic to not lose hope.

“And WE Failed once again as a society . looking forward to see you back on stage..” he tweeted.

Bhasker described the turn of events as “heartbreaking and shameful” and apologised to Faruqui.

“A project of hate & bigotry will always hate an articulate, rational, educated, charming, talented & funny Other’ who connects beyond identity with a heterogeneous public.. make no mistake Munawwar, Umar Khalid & other such articulate Muslims are a huge threat to Hindutva,” she wrote on the microblogging site.

“Also.. it’s heartbreaking & shameful how we as a society have allowed bullying and gaslighting to become normalised. I’m sorry Munawwar!” she said in a follow-up tweet.

According to reports, Faruqui had planned a performance ‘Dongri To Nowhere’ on Sunday evening. The show was organised in Bengaluru by Vishal Dhuria and Siddharth Das of New Delhi-based Curtain Calls Event.

However, various right wing organisations including Sriram Sena and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, had lodged a complaint with the Bengaluru city police Commissioner against the comedian charging him of hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus by allegedly insulting Hindu Gods.

The inspector of the Ashokanagar police station in the city under whose jurisdiction the Good Shepherd Auditorium falls wrote a letter to the organisers on Saturday to call off the event as the comedian is a controversial figure.

“It is learnt that Munawar Faruqui is a controversial figure….. Many states have banned his comedy shows. It is learnt that a case has been registered against him in the Tukoji police station in Indore of Madhya Pradesh,” the inspector said in his letter.

He also stated that many organisations are opposing his show, which may cause chaos, disturb peace and harmony and create a law and order problem.

“Therefore, it is suggested that you should cancel Faruqui’s stand-up comedy show,” the letter said.

Earlier this year, Faruqui was arrested by the Indore Police in a case for allegedly hurting religious sentiments and was in jail for almost a month. The comic, who has alleged heavy trolling against him on social media in the past, was released from the Indore central jail on February 7 after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the case.

Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a BJP MLA’s son that objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed during a comedy show at a cafe in Indore on New Year’s day.

Parmesh Jain

Opposition’s complaint to Governor is ridiculous

Terming opposition Congress’ complaint to Governor Tawar Chand Gehlot demanding the dismissal of the BJP government as ridiculous, Chief Minister,Basavaraj Bommai has said that, “considering Congress party’s special interest about the percentage in tenders of civil works, tenders approved during their regime too would be subjected to probe.”

Speaking to media persons after participating in the ‘Constitution Day’ celebrations in Davanagere he said, “the letter to Governor reflects the percentage culture that prevailed during the previous Congress regime towards the Contractors.

It is the Congress leaders who are the creators of percentage culture.It is Congressmen who have been increasing it(percentage) periodically.

The whispering conversation between two Congress leaders which was captured by visual media recently has blown the lid off the Congress’ percentage culture.

It is ridiculous that the same people have now lodged a complaint with the Governor.”

Referring to the reported letter written by Contractors which triggered the row,Bommai said,the letter had no details nor mentioned any specific cases.

It was a general letter.But still we have ordered a probe.Since Congress is showing keen interest in the percentage issue the tenders approved during their tenure too would be probed.”

Replying to a question as to whether Lakhan Jarkiholi would withdraw his nomination,the Chief Minister said,I have spoken to Lakhan Jarkiholi and conveyed a clear message asking him to extend full support to our official candidate.Lakhan will take a final call about it after discussing it.’

Crop Loss Compensation :

Survey to estimate the crop losses in each district is on. Paddy,Jowar crops in north Karnataka and Ragi, Paddy, vegetables in south Karnataka have suffered heavy losses.

Finance Secretary has been instructed to release the crop compensation within 24 hours of uploading the survey reports in Parihara App, Bommai said.

State would submit a memorandum to centre seeking financial assistance for flood relief after compiling a comprehensive report on the losses, Bommai added.

Corruption :

Referring to ongoing ACB raids on officers of various departments in the state the Chief Minister said,ACB is conducting massive raids as it has been given a free hand.The corrupt would be exposed and punished.Our intention in this regard is very clear he said in his statement.

Parmesh Jain

The Bengaluru Rural Railway police have registered a murder case following a mysterious death of 64-year-old,Ayalasomay Ajula Kaaliprasad Rao,a project consultant in Hyderbad and father of Tollywood signer (harini)on the railway track between Yelahanka and Rajanukunte on Monday.

Senior officer told media persons,The body was initially noticed by a Loco pilot of Nanded express who in turn alerted the Yelahanka station master.

Based on the complaint the police rushed to the spot and noticed the injuries on forehead,cut injuries on wrist and neck .

The police also recovered a knife, blade and scissor from the spot.The police shifted the body to MS Ramaiah hospital for post-mortem and awaiting PM report for further investigation.

Initial probe revealed that the deceased had come to the city on business and checked into the star hotel on last Saturday (13/11/21 ).He booked a Uber on Monday to go out of the hotel and that was the last time he was seen.

Meanwhile Shalaini Rao Ayalasomayajula,city based Psychologist filed a complaint with the police alleging that her father has been murdered by unknown persons and dumped the body on the railway track .

Ms.Shalini said that AK Rao had come to the city on November 13 on business and stayed in a hotel.He spoke to her on November 19.She got to know about his death from her mother on tuesday when she called to inform that Yeshwanthpura railway police had called her to inform based on the mobile numbers they had obtained from the spot.

AK rao had a multiple injuries on neck,hands and plam and suspected that it could be a murder , she reiterated.

It may be recalled that AK Rao has been accused in a cheating case filed in a Sadduguntepalya police station recently.

A businessman accused him of recommending to invest Rs.2 crore in a company and got cheated .

The Karnataka Railway police have begun their investigation into the murder case of AK Rao,the father of famous Telugu singer Harini Rao,who was found dead on the railway tracks between Yelahanka and Rajanukunte in the outskirts of Bengaluru on November 22.

The Bengaluru Rural Railway police, who registered a murder case on Friday after Rao’s body was found, are investigating the matter and special police teams have been formed to probe the case he added.

Parmesh Jain

A day after the raid and confiscating movable and immovable properties from the 15 government officials across the state,evaluation carried out by the officials of Anti-Corruption Bureau,(ACB),revealed that the amassed wealth by them ranging between 77 per cent to 879 per cent,disproportionate to their known sources of income .

The officials during apart from gold and silver and cash also found documents related to properties and bank records were seized.

While a section of officials began to evaluate the value of seized properties while on other the officials continue to search operations by opening bank lockers belonging to the accused on Thursday.

The estimation was done based on the documents produced by the accused officials and information gathered from various sources.

As per the estimation,Vasudev RN,former Project Director of Nirmithi Kendra in Bangalore Rural District,has assets worth Rs.18,20,63,868,which is 879.53 percent disproportionate to his known sources of income.

The ACB teams had searched six places related to Vasudev and had found documents related to 5 houses and 8 sites in Bengaluru,4 other houses in Sompura of Nelamangala,10.20 acres of agricultural land in Nelamangala and Magadi taluks,850 grams of gold,9.5 kgs of silver,cash Rs.15 lakh,household goods worth Rs.98 lakh.

Junior Engineer,of the Public Works Department, SM Biradar,who had stashed cash in a drainage pipe at his house in Kalaburagi,is allegedly having assets which is 406.17 percent disproportionate to his known sources of income.His assets are valued at Rs.4,15,12,491.

The ACB has estimated that TS Rudreshappa, Joint Director of Agriculture in Gagad,has assets worth Rs.6,65,03,782,which is 400 per cent of disproportionate to his known source income.

While LC Nagaraj,Administrative Officer,Sakala Mission,has assets worth Rs.10,82,07,660,which is disproportionate by 198 per cent,group ‘D’ worker at a BBMP High School,GV Giri, has assets valued at Rs.6,24,03,000,which is 563.85 per cent disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Srinivas.K,Executive Engineer,HLBC-3,KR Pet Sub Division,Mandya District.The investigation against the accused has revealed Rs.3,10,20,826 worth of gold ornaments,Cash,Vehicles,Sites, Buildings,home appliances,Land,Bank Deposits etc.have been found.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused,illegal assets in excess of,179.37% have been found. The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

KS.Lingegowda,Executive Engineer,Smart City, Mangalore City Corporation,Mangalore.The investigation against the accused has revealed Rs.2,03,94,135 worth of gold ornaments,Cash, Vehicles,Sites,Buildings,home appliances,Land, Bank Deposits etc.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused,illegal assets in excess of, 146.33% have been found.The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

Mr. SS.Rajasekhar,Physiotherapist,Government Hospital,Yelahanka,Bangalore City.The investigation against the accused has revealed Rs.1,40,64,000 worth of gold ornaments,Cash, Vehicles,Sites,Buildings,home appliances,Land, Bank Deposits etc.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused, illegal assets in excess of, 77% have been found.The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

Mayanna,First Division Assistant,BBMP Headquarters,N.R.Circle,Bangalore City. The investigation against the accused has revealed Rs.4,92,35,000 worth of gold ornaments,Cash, Vehicles,Sites,Buildings,home appliances,Land, Bank Deposits etc.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused, illegal assets in excess of, 138% have been found.The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

KS.Shivanand,Sub-Registrar(Retired),Bellary District.In connection with him, the investigation made till now reveals Rs.1,37,40,835 worth of gold ornaments,Cash,Vehicles,Sites,Buildings, home appliances,Land, Bank Deposits etc.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused, illegal assets in excess of, 198% have been found.The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

Sadashiva Raiappa Maralingananavar,Senior Motor Inspector,Gokak,Belgaum District.The investigation against the accused has revealed Rs.3,05,05,574 worth of gold ornaments,Cash, Vehicles,Sites,Buildings,home appliances,Land, Bank Deposits etc.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused, illegal assets in excess of, 190.81% have been found.The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

Nathaji Peeraji Patil,Line Mechanic Grade-2, Hescom,Belgaum District.The investigation against the accused has revealed Rs.2,20,69,587 worth of gold ornaments,Cash,Vehicles,Sites, Buildings,home appliances,Land,Bank Deposits etc.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused, illegal assets in excess of, 141.30% have been found.The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

Lakshminarasimhaiah,Revenue Inspector, Kasaba- 2.Doddaballapur Taluk,Bangalore Rural district.The investigation against the accused has revealed Rs.1,83,50,067 worth of gold ornaments,Cash,Vehicles,Sites,Buildings,home appliances,Land, Bank Deposits etc.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused,illegal assets in excess of, 141.30% have been found.The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

Mr.B.Krishna Reddy,Chief Manager,Nandini Milk Products,Bangalore.In connection with him, the investigation made till now reveals Rs. 4,82,03,049 worth of gold ornaments,Cash, Vehicles,Sites,Buildings,home appliances,Land, Bank Deposits etc.

When compared to the known sources of income of the accused, illegal assets in excess of, 305% have been found.The investigation has to be made after getting explanation from the accused.

While the ACB has continued the probe, the accused officials will now have to defend themselves by producing documents and explaining the source of each and every article the ACB has seized during the raid to prove they are innocent a official release by ACB said.

Parmesh Jain

A diploma in Civil engineering graduate student turned bike lifter arrested by Bandepalya police,10 stolen bikes Worth Rs.15 lakhs recovered

The southeast Division police of Bandepalya police have arrested a diploma in civil engineering graduate from Andhra Pradesh who unable to find a job started stealing bikes from in and around his home town to sell it in the city .

Senior officer told media persons,there was a series of bike theft cases reported in Bandepalya police station limits based on which special teams were pressed into action.

The team who were on lookout for bike lifters in the city and one fine day the bike lifter luck ran out for him when alert Bandepalya police based on a tip off raided a place near Kudlu gate and caught him red handed on tuesday while he was trying to sell a stolen bike from Andhra Pradesh.

Based on his confession the police have recovered 10 bikes worth Rs 15 lakh and cracked 10 bike theft cases reported in and around the city .

During investigation it was found that the accused After selling the bikes,he would steal bikes from city and ride it to his home town and sell there to make good money.

We have alerted the Vijayawada and Tirupathi east police about the accused where he reportedly stolen bikes and sold it in the city .   

The accused has been taken into custody for further investigations to ascertain his network said a senior officer.

Finally Bengaluru Police Commissioner Kamal Pant has appreciated Addl CP East S Murugan DCP Southeast, Srinath Mahadev Joshi,ACP,Pawan,PI,LY Rajesh,PSI,Mahesh P M,and crime staff as,Suresh,Srinivas Babu,Jay Ganesh,Mallikarjun, Somashekar, Mohammed Rafi,Mallesh,Pradip,Nagaraj,and Arun Kumar has been appreciated to nab the notorious bike lifter and for the commendable job done by them a suitable reward will be given to the whole team he added.