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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.

Parmesh Jain

The North Division police of Mahalakshmi Layout police have arrested a conman who posing as a prospective buyer escaped with the cars on the pretext of a test drive and sold them elsewhere.

Senior officer told media persons,based on a complaint filed by car showroom owner on November 8 stating that a person who came to buy car took their car on the pretext of test drive never turned up and escaped with Etios car.

The complaint was registered in Mahalakshmi layout police station a special team was formed by ACP,KS Venkatesh Naidu,under the leadership of PI, Kantharaju HM and his crime team swung into action and after collecting information and analysing CCTV footage in the vicinity the team got the identity of the accused.

Based on technical inputs the police team tracked down the accused identified as Srinivasa and recovered seven cars worth Rs.35 lakh from him.

During investigation the accused spilled the beans and it is revealed that the accused would keep a watch on the advertisement about the car sale and approach the owner on the pretext of buying the vehicle.

He would impress the owners with his charm to gain their confidence.He would then take the car on a test drive alone and escape .

A detailed investigation by the team as so far revealed that the accused Srinivas is a habitual offender having criminal cases in Rajgopalnagar and Doddaballapur police station limits.

The accused is arrested earlier and remanded to judicial custody.After coming out on bail,he started targeting cars on sale and stealing them, said a senior officer.

Finally Bengaluru Police Commissioner,Kamal Pant has appreciated Addl CP West,Soumendhu Mukherjee,DCP North, Vinayak Patil,ACP,KS Venkatesh Naidu,PI,Kantharaju HM, as,PSI,Lepakshmurthi RJ,and crime staff as, Srinivasmurthy,Naresh,Chowdegowda,Abhay Kumar,and Chethan kumar has been appreciated for the exemplary work done by them in nabbing the notorious conman posing as customer would cheat car sellers is now landed in police net and for the commendable job done by them a suitable reward will be given to the whole team he added.

Noted musician Hamsalekha on Thursday appeared before Basavanagudi police for questioning and recorded his statement following a case registered against him over a remark on Pejawar seer.

Two cases have been registered against Hamsalekha in Basavanagudi police a week ago following which the police summoned him for questioning on Thursday.

High drama prevailed in front of the station for sometime after a group belonging to pro-hindu outfit gathered and shouted slogans against Hamsalekha and actor Ahimsa Chetan who came to extend his support to Hamsalekha.

The group also shouted slogans and pro and against Hamsalekha leading to a tense situation for sometime.The Basavanagudi police convinced both the group to maintain peace and not to disturb law and order .

A senior police officer said that an investigation officer recorded the statement of Hamsalekha and he was questioned over the remarks he made during his public speech and recorded his statement.

He clarified that he had no intention to hurt any person or group and he mentioned it according to a situation during his speech.But it is being dragged unnecessary even though I apologised a day later.

As the video clip went viral and snowballed into a controversy on social media,Hamsalekha made a video statement of an unconditional apology and not intent to hurting anyone he added.

Parmesh Jain

Chief Minister,Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday instructed the Deputy Commissioners to intensify the Covid vaccination drive to improve state’s coverage of 2nd dose vaccination.

Bommai who held a video conference with Deputy Commissioners of the districts to review the progress of Covid vaccination drive said, “state has achieved 90% coverage of first dose and the extent of coverage of second dose stands at 57%.

The second dose coverage should touch 70% by the end of December.”

Bengaluru Urban district tops the list while Kalaburagi is at the bottom.Deputy Commissioners should devote atleast one hour daily for vaccination programme and constitute teams to visit the villages to convince the people to get vaccinated,Bommai instructed.

The Chief Minister cautioned against any complacency in vaccination drive in the backdrop of reduction in Covid cases.

The cases are again on the rise in many countries.We should not give scope for a third wave here,he said.