Karnataka

Bengaluru/Shivamogga: Karnataka’s Shivamogga Central Jail authorities carried out a major crackdown on narcotics on Friday, uncovering 123 grams of marijuana along with several cigarettes. The discovery occurred when an auto-rickshaw driver arrived outside the jail carrying five sacks of bananas. Police are now investigating the case. Hidden Marijuana Packets Found in Banana Sacks The driver claimed he had brought the sacks on the instructions of the jail canteen. Upon inspection, jail security personnel discovered that the sacks had been tampered with. Marijuana packets and cigarettes were cleverly concealed with adhesive tape inside the bananas. During ongoing checks of the first consignment, a staff member on duty, identified as Satvik, was found with 170 grams of marijuana sim...

Bengaluru: In a shocking crime that has stunned Karnataka, an elder brother allegedly murdered his younger sibling inside a moving car and dumped the body in a lake with the help of two accomplices. Bengaluru City Police cracked the case using private CCTV footage that captured key moments of the crime and the disposal of the body. Brother Called Sibling to Bengaluru on Pretext of Job According to the police, Shivraj (28), a cab driver from Kalaburagi district, called his younger brother Dhanraj (24) to Bengaluru under the pretext of helping him find a job. Dhanraj, who lived with their parents in their hometown, reached the city on 2 November. Investigators revealed that Shivraj was deeply frustrated with his brother’s behaviour. Dhanraj was allegedly involved in thefts, violent ...

Bengaluru: A meticulously planned daylight robbery in Karnataka’s capital has sent shockwaves across the state. A gang, posing as RBI officials, looted ₹7.11 crore from an armored cash van transporting currency for ATM replenishment. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has ordered a city-wide high alert and intensified vehicle checks to apprehend the perpetrators. The Daring HeistThe audacious robbery occurred between 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM in South Bengaluru. The CMS Info Systems van, carrying cash in three boxes, was en route from HDFC Bank in JP Nagar to HBR Layout, a distance of 22 km. The incident involved one armored van, an MUV, and two hatchback vehicles. The gang, numbering five to six men, stopped the cash van near Ashoka Stambh in Jayanagar Second Block by bloc...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has issued a health advisory for Sabarimala pilgrims following reports of Naegleria fowleri infections — a rare but deadly microorganism commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” The advisory aims to spread awareness and ensure preventive measures during the ongoing pilgrimage season. Health Department Commissioner stated that Naegleria fowleri is typically found in warm fresh water, stagnant ponds, pits, sand, and swimming pools. Crucially, the infection does not spread from person to person, nor does it occur by drinking contaminated water. Why the Advisory Was Issued Naegleria fowleri can enter the human body when contaminated water enters through the nose, from where it may reach the brain and cause Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PA...

Bengaluru:A major tragedy was averted at Kempegowda International Airport after CISF personnel acted with lightning speed to stop a knife-wielding man from attacking another individual. Police have arrested two men in connection with the incident, which caused chaos at the terminal. Knife Attack Sparks Panic at Terminal 1 The incident took place near the VVIP pick-up point of Terminal 1 on Monday. Panic erupted when a man was seen running with a large knife, openly chasing another individual. Witnesses scattered in fear as the attacker closed in. Security forces rushed to the spot and overpowered the accused before the situation escalated further. CCTV Footage Reveals the Terrifying Moment CCTV video from the airport shows one man sprinting for his life while two others chas...

Bengaluru: A 57-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru fell victim to a sophisticated cyber scam, losing nearly ₹31.83 crore after being virtually “digitally arrested” by cybercriminals for six months. The scammers posed as CBI officers, keeping her under constant video surveillance and coercing her into 187 bank transfers to siphon off the massive amount. How the Scam UnfoldedThe scam began in September 2024 with a phone call. An “executive” told the woman that a parcel addressed to her—containing credit cards, passports, and restricted substances—was waiting at a center in Mumbai. When she denied any connection, the caller warned that her phone number was linked to the parcel and this could be a “cybercrime” case. She was then transferred to another caller, who impersonated a senior ...

Bagalkot, Karnataka: A massive protest by sugarcane farmers in Bagalkot spiraled into violence on Friday, with over 100 sugarcane-laden tractors set ablaze inside the premises of Godavari Sugars Factory. Thick smoke engulfed the area as flames spread rapidly through the rows of tractors. Two motorcycles were also torched, creating chaos and panic in the region. The district administration struggled to control the situation due to the initially low police presence, prompting additional forces to be deployed. Stone-pelting and a subsequent lathi-charge added to the unrest, leaving the area tense for hours. Farmers Deny Involvement, Allegations Against Factory Staff Farmer leader Subhash Shirabur denied the involvement of farmers in the arson, alleging instead that individuals associ...

Bengaluru:A bizarre case of superstition turned into a violent street fight in the IT city after a neighbor objected to an egg used in an “evil-eye removal ritual” being thrown at a roadside junction. What began as a minor altercation quickly escalated into a full-blown brawl, leaving multiple people injured and prompting police intervention. Ritual to Ward Off Evil Eye Turns Ugly The incident occurred on November 11 in Avaluahalli, Mysuru Road. According to police, 51-year-old Geetha Shankar performed a traditional ritual to ward off the evil eye from her granddaughter, who had recently fallen ill after slipping at home. Following local customs, she used an egg to perform the ritual between 10:00 and 10:30 am and then threw the egg at a nearby three-way junction, believing it...