Parmesh S Jain

The Electronic city police on Thursday arrested a gang of seven including the second husband who along with his associates hacked his wife to death on Hosa road on Monday.

The police also  arrested the daughter of the deceased for abetting the murder.

The accused have been identified as Naveen Kumar,second husband of Archana Reddy,his associates Santosh,Anoop,Anand,Narendra and Deepak along with the daughter (Yuvika Reddy).

Senior officer told media persons,on Monday night a Murder case was reported in Electronic City in which a group of assailants murdered a woman in front of her minor in the Hosa road signal while she was returning home.

The assailants followed her and when the signal was red the assailants dragged her out of SUV and hacked her to death with lethal weapons and escaped from the scene.

Senior officers as,Addl CP East,S Murugan, DCP Southeast Srinath Mahadev Joshi ACP Pawan Kumar PI,Anil kumar and his team rushed to spot and cordoned off the area.

After inspecting the spot and collecting stock of the situation senior officer said a special teams has been formed by DCP Southeast Srinath Mahadev Joshi under the supervision of ACP Pawan Kumar to nab the assailants.

A team headed by PI,Anil Kumar HD,and crime team swung into action and based on complaint by vicitm son the team took up the investigation and with the technology skill and with police investigation skills the team picked Naveen the second husband of vicitm Archana Reddy and during investigation he confessed the crime and revealed how they murdered Archana Reddy to take over her property and lead lavish life.

The team grilled him further who spilled the beans and said that they took help of Archana’s daughter who passed on the information to him about Archana movements.

Based on which on Monday night the accused Naveen Kumar,followed the SUV of Archana Reddy,42,while she was returning home with son and other family members on Hosa road junction.

The accused intercepted the car,dragged her out and hacked her to death in front of her minor son.

The police later track down Naveen and his associate Santosh and based on their information,arrested others.

Investigations so far revealed that Naveen and Archana used to have frequent fights over financial related issues and the couple approached Jigani police twice and counseled .

Naveen decided to eliminate Archana to take over her property and took the help of daughter Yuvika Reddy.

It is even found that Victim daughter Yuvika Reddy was in relationship with Naveen husband of Archana Reddy and to lead a happy life they decided to kill her and take all her property and lead a lavish life.

The Electronic city police have seized the car,bikes and the lethal weapons used by the accused for the murder and further investigation is on.

Finally Bengaluru Police Commissioner,Kamal Pant has appreciated Addl CP East,S Murugan, DCP Southeast,Srinath Mahadev Joshi,ACP, Pavan N,PI,Anil Kumar HD,PSIs,as,Mahesh, Mallaiahanavar,Eshwar Vannur,and crime staff as,Nagesh M,Raghu NS,Santhosh Kumar, Nagaraj,Manjunath,Vittal,Basangowda Rajpur, Basavaraj Shelikari and others has been appreciated for the exemplary and meticulous investigation done by them a suitable reward will be given to the team he added and further investigation in the case will be carried out by PI, Electronic City Anil Kumar HD.

BENGALURU: After a 37.10 per cent increase in the day’s Covid-19 cases from Tuesday to Wednesday, cases once again jumped from 566 to 707 on Thursday. The last time cases crossed the 700-mark was towards the end of September. The state tally stands at 30,06,505.

Active Covid-19 cases in the state crossed the 8,000-mark on Thursday, increasing from 7,771 to 8,223. Since November 25, active cases have been fluctuating, but have been on an upward graph. In Bengaluru, the day’s cases crossed the 500-mark, with 565 new cases. The last time the city recorded over 500 cases was towards the end of July.

As per BBMP war room data, the 6-day positivity rate in Bengaluru has been increasing. Between December 16 and December 22, it was at 0.45 per cent, but between December 23 and December 29, it increased to 0.74 per cent. Active cases in the capital too have been increasing since November 25, and now stand at 6,846. With three deaths, the state toll rose to 38,327.

HUBBALLI: Even as several MLAs, who won polls 2-3 times, continue to hope for ministerial berths during the remaining term of the BJP dispensation in the state, Chief Minister’s political secretary M P Renukacharya has demanded that a cabinet reshuffle take place akin to the Gujarat model. 

He said that those who were ministers in the last three terms should voluntarily step down and get involved in strengthening the party, and provide a chance to other MLAs to work as ministers. Claiming that he is not aspiring for a ministerial berth himself, he mentioned that he is only speaking for others. 

Renukacharya said that fresh faces would bring fresh ideas, which were necessary for the party and the government. “Several legislators expect the Cabinet in Karnataka to be rejigged on the lines of the Gujarat model,” he said on the sidelines of the party’s state executive committee meeting here. He, however, confirmed that Basavaraj Bommai will continue as CM.

In September, the BJP completely overhauled the Council of Ministers in Gujarat by selecting new faces for the Bhupendra Patel-led government. Meanwhile, RDPR Minister K S Eshwarappa said he is ready to sacrifice his position for newcomers, provided the central leadership asks him to step down. He is keen on organising and strengthening the party, he added. Replying to Renukacharya’s comment, Eshwarappa stated that one could comment easily, but it is difficult to play the role. 

Meanwhile, the BJP is expected to enter the 2023 Assembly fray with a Hindutva agenda, with the same being discussed at the meeting. BJP Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh asked members to “expose the bad governance of the earlier Siddaramaiah-led Congress government”. 

With the BJP eyeing 150 seats, the party plans to approach people with its development work, and “highlight the bad governance of the Siddaramaiah government”.  Singh alleged that during Siddaramaiah’s rule, many pro-Hindu activists were killed and corruption was rampant. As a result many officials were suspended. 

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All amenities needed by laborers would be made available under one roof at Karmika Bhavans, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said speaking to media persons at his residence in Hubballi.

Appreciating the functioning of the Labour department he said, “Labour department is functioning commendably.

Karmika Bhavans have been built in such a way that they could render all the facilities needed by the laborers under one roof.

Already 8 Karmika Bhavans have been built in the state.Karmika Bhavans would be built in all the remaining districts in the coming days.

Mobile Clinic Units have been launched to provide medical care. Labour minister’s efforts to provide relief to workers during the Covid pandemic deserves appreciation.”

BJP Executive meet is being held under the leadership of BJP State President,Nalin Kumar Katil.

We would strive to realise expectations of party senior leadership to help the party grow strong, foster coordination between the party and government and face the elections unitedly,” Bommai said.

Parmesh S Jain

Yelahanka Health Officer Dr. Bhagyalakshmi has visited the Manipal Hospital who had charged more bill than the state government stipulated charges; she looked into the issue and also instructed the hospital managers to refund to the covid-19 patient immediately.

As per BBMP Special Commissioner’s (Health) directions,Yelahanka zone health officer’s team had visited the Manipal Hospital yesterday(on December 28, 2021) and it was then confirmed that the hospital had received more amount(bill) than the state government stipulated charges(regarding covid-19 treatment).

So, the team instructed the hospital managers to refund to the concerned and the hospital has agreed to do so(refund).

The state government has already stipulated covid-19 treatment charges and the BBMP has already brought this in to the notice of general public.

Accordingly, it is against to law to demand more money than the government stipulated charges. Hospitals also have been acknowledged about this.

Hospitals needs to keep the covid patients informed about the government stipulated charges. It is informed the general public to inform BBMP if any such unlawful incidents found.

As per Government of Karnataka Order No: HFW-228/ACS 2020 (Dated: 23-6-2020), the rates of Covid-19 treatment in private hospitals is as below:

General ward: 10,000 Rs.
HDU: 12,000 Rs.
Isolation ICU (without Ventilator) : 15,000 Rs.
Isolation ICU (with Ventilator) : 25,000 Rs.

The said rates heve been decided by the state government and if private hospitals violate it, action will be initiated under Karnataka Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act, Section (4), Registration of Karnataka Private Medical Establishment Act 2017 Section (11) & (11A) Rules and Disaster Management Act 2005 Section 24 (F) & 24 (I).

If the violation of this rules found, public can directly contact office of Chief Health Officer (Public Health) , Ph: 080-22975516 or Helpline Number 080-22660000 / Whatsapp Number 9480685700.

Visit the hospitals immediately if complaints received :

Private hospitals in BBMP limits should receive only the government stipulated charges. Good work started in one zone.

If any complaints regarding demands for additional charges are received, visit the place immediately and inspect to take necessary measures:

BBMP Special Commissioner (Health) Dr. Trilok Chandra has instructed all the Health Officers and MOHs he added.

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Joint meeting with Police department to control Covid-19 variant in BBMP limits

A Joint meeting was held by BBMP and police department to enforce Covid rules and to take all Precautionary measures to contain the spread of Omicron.

A Virtual meeting was held at office of the Commissioner of police,Kamal Pant,BBMP Chief Commissioner, Gaurav Gupta along with BBMP Special Commissioner (Health) Dr. Trilok Chandra, all the zonal commissioners,Additional Commissioner of Police,S Murugan,Additional Commissioner of Police, Soumendhu Mukherjee, all the zonal joint commissioners, Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), Chief Health Officer, all the zonal Health Officers and other concerned officials were present.

The BBMP Chief Commissioner,Gaurav Gupta
has instructed the BBMP officials to take up necessary measures to control the spreading of the covid-19 variant in BBMP limits by taking up joint operations with the police officials ensuring the strict enforcement of the regulations given by state government.

Addressing a virtual joint meeting held between BBMP and the police department inorder to control the spreading of covid-19 in the city, the BBMP Chief Commissioner said that, in an average, there were 150-200 covid-19 cases were being registered in BBMP limits everyday.

In recent 3 days,it has increased upto 250.So,it is necessarary to stop the increase of the number. With this regard,BBMP officials and Police personnel have to take up joint operations.

The regulations issued by state government must be enforced strictly.Restaurants,Pubs, Clubs should only be allowed to operate with 50% seating capacity.

The personnel working there must be having RT-PCR negative certificate and they must be taken double dose vaccine against Covid-19.They must comply with covid appropriate behaviuors.

The customers who have taken double dose vaccine-only shall be allowed, the Chief Commissioner said.

Ensure no New year celebrations’ shall be arranged in public places.Public announcement regarding this must be done in the city.

Actions should be taken by BBMP officials and Police against the people failing to obey covid appropriate behaviours,he added.

Avoid public gathering.Educate the people about the regulations issued by government by conducting meetings with Residents Welfare Associations, concerned pesons of Paying Guest (PGs), Hostels and markets.Instruct them to follow the rules,he said.

New year celebrations after 10 pm should not be allowed anywhere in the city. Actions should be taken if any such cases are found, the chief commissioner said.

He also instructed the BBMP officials and Police officers to take up joint operations to check whether the covid appropriate behaviors are properly being followed or not in market places, he said.

BBMP Administrator,Rakesh Singh said,We have to have a balanced approach towards the people and enforcement.

The situation is of great concern and the enforcement of rules should be fine. Wishing a happy new year to everybody, let us start the new year with better mode with much concern.”

Speaking in the meeting,City Police Commissioner,Kamal Pant said that, the night curfew after 10 pm is being enforced strictly in the city to control the spreading of covid-19.

Regulations issued by government should be enforced strictly. Measures should be taken to avoid public gatherings. Ensure no bad incidents will happen in public places. Take much care about major places of such kind he added.

Social distancing markers being put in West Division,This is in response to Police-BBMP meeting held this morning.To enforce covid appropriate behaviour.

Parmesh S Jain

The Govindapura police on Tuesday arrested 28-year-old man from Kerala and recovered 575 grams of charas worth Rs 5.8 lakh from him.

The accused has been identified as,Basil George from Ernakulam,was caught red handed while moving suspiciously near a forest office in HBRB layout 1st stage 4th block.

Senior officer told reporters,the Govindapura police inspector Prakash R, received a credible information that one person moving suspiciously near forest office in HBRB layout and suspect of waiting to deliver drugs.

Based on information Inspector Prakash R,and team swung into action and immediately rushed to spot with crime staff the team surrounded the area and kept a close watch on his movements when the team got confirmation.

They approached the person and during questioning the team got suspecion on his statement and behaviour the team took apprehended him and took him into station for further questioning.

When the team checked his bag the team found Charas weighing of 575 grams in his possession.

Preliminary investigations revealed that George had sourced the drugs from his contact in Himachal Pradesh and had a list of clients in the city including reputed people in the city and college students.

We have obtained a list of his clients for further investigations.

George also has a good network with the other peddlers across the country to source synthetic and other forms of drugs based on the demand. 

The police have booked him under NDPS act and taken into custody for further investigations.

Finally Bengaluru Police Commissioner,Kamal Pant has appreciated Addl CP East,S Murugan, DCP East,Dr SD Sharanappa,ACP,KG Halli Sub-Division,KS Jagadish,PI,Prakash R,PSI,Lokesh,ASI,Anand Kumar M R,and crime staff as,Sathish,Kalahalli Basavaraj,Suresh Badagi,Sadashiv Belagali,Sangur,Madhu,Siddappa Handibar, Mohammed Khadirullah,Nagaraj Y,Sandeep, Chinnaswamy N,has been appreciated for the exemplary and meticulous investigation done by the team in nabbing the inter-state drug peddler a suitable reward will be given to the whole team he added.

Parmesh S Jain

The CCB officials of Anti-Narcotics Wing on Wednesday caught three Nigerian nationals and recovered synthetic drugs stored to sell on new year worth Rs.80 lakh

The accused has been identified as,Edochie Sylvester,Charles Ezo,Basil Ndudisi,all the trio resident of Nigeria.

Senior officer told media persons,as new year is near and the drug peddling in the city will be high as the peddlers will be waiting to sell the drugs to their clients charging high rate continuing the war on drugs and to control drug abuse in the city.

A separate wing has been formed as Anti-Narcotics Wing headed by ACP,KC Goutham,to keep a close watch on drug menace in the city.

The Anti-Narcotics wing officials received a reliable inputs that three foreign nationals in Bagaluru police station limits have stored huge amount of synthetic Drugs for new year party to sell it to their clients.

Based on a tip off a team of police headed by ACP,KC Goutham and team swung into action and kept a close watch for couple of days on the house and after getting confirmation the team raided a house in Bagaluru and after conducting search the team recovered 400 grams of MDMA, 40 grams of Cocaine,400 grams of Hashish packed in Fiama soap boxes from their possession.

During investigation the accused confessed the crime and a detailed investigation revealed that the accused came to india on business visas and overstayed to peddle drugs .

The accused would source the drugs from their contacts in Mumbai and bring it to the city packed in soap boxes to hoodwink police and central agencies.

The accused were storing the drugs at their rented house to sell it to their clients for the upcoming new year celebrations he added.

A case has been registered against all the trio under NDPS Act and Foreigners Act in Bagaluru police station and further investigation is on.

Finally Bengaluru Police Commissioner,Kamal Pant has appreciated Joint CP Crime,Sandeep Patil,DCP Crime-2,BS Angadi,ACP,KC Gautham, PI,R Virupakshaswamy,PSI,Prem Kumar,and crime staff as,Sridhar,Srinivas,Arun, Srinivas,Kumar and others has been appreciated for the commendable and exemplary work done by the whole team and a suitable reward will be given to the whole team he added.

Parmesh S Jain

BBMP Chief Commissioner,Gaurav Gupta,along with BBMP Chief health officer (health) Dr balasundar, all zonal joint commissioners, health officers and other concerned officials were present at the meeting.

Gaurav Gupta at a review meet about the preparation done by BBMP to Vax kids said he has instructed the officials to take up all the needed measures,with all preparations in each concerned zone limits to vaccinate the children of 15-18 years from January 3.

Speaking in a virtual review meeting regarding the controlling of Covid-19 in the city,he asked the officials to make all the arrangements to vaccinate the children of 15-18 years in government and private schools and colleges in BBMP limits.

He advised the officials to make a zonewise list and deploy the personnel for the same.

Children of 15-18 years who are out-of-schools (from slum areas,industrial areas) also should be get vaccinated.For that,NGO’s help could be taken.

All the preparations should be done regarding administering precautionary (booster) dose for 60 years above, health workers and frontline workers from January 10, he added.

Immediate precautionary steps should be taken up wherever the increase of covid cases found in the city.Nip it (corona) in the bud itself by ensure proper contact tracing.

Educate the people to follow covid appropriate behaviour in parties and such places of social gatherings.

Health officers should take up a meeting with residents’ welfare associations (nivasigala kshemabhivriddhi sangha) in each wards, he said.

In an average,45,000 covid tested are being done in the city daily. The chief commissioner asked the officials to increase the number further. He advised the officials to vaccinate the unvaccinated population.

He asked the officials to join hands with police to control covid by enforcing restrictions imposed by the state government (public gathering in market, restaurants, bar, etc).

He instructed the officials to take action against restaurants, commercial firms if the covid appropriate behaviours are not followed.

Speaking in the meeting, BBMP Special Commissioner (Health) Dr. Trilok Chandra said that, in BBMP limits, there are around 5 lakh children of 15-17 years of age.They are all will be vaccinated from January 3.

For that,such children will be identified from local educational instituiutions.School drop out children and children who have joined for work in industrial areas also will be vaccinated.So, the officials should come up with an action plan regarding the number beneficiaries,vaccination centers etc.

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I have the energy and inspiration to work tirelessly without rest all 365 days of the year, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said,speaking to media persons on his arrival at Hubballi airport.

Reacting to BJP MLA,MP Kumaraswamy’s statement that the Chief Minister should take a brief rest,Bommai said,I have the energy to work tirelessly.I have resolved to work atleast 15 hours a day.

Bringing BJP back to power in the 2023 election is my aim.Preparations will be on in this regard.

The two-day BJP State Executive Committee meeting is being held in Hubballi on Tuesday and Wednesday.

It would have deliberations on issues related to party organisation and political developments. A few significant decisions would be taken.

BJP National General Secretary,in-charge of Karnataka,Arun Singh and the state President would decide the agenda for the meeting, Bommai said.

Replying to a question about the recent ACB raid at BDA,Bommai said,a request for permission to file an FIR has been received.Permission would be granted without any delay for the request from the Internal Vigilance Cell.

Reacting to Arun Singh’s statement that the 2023 election would be fought under the leadership of the Chief Minister,Bommai he said,the central leadership has reposed faith in me.BJP believes in teamwork.We will work unitedly.There is good coordination between the government and party he added.