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CBI didn’t solve Dabholkar, Pansare case; SIT will catch Gauri’s killers soon: Reddy

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October 7, 2017

Bengaluru, Oct 7: Reiterating that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to crack the killing of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh will solve the case soon, Karnataka Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Saturday said that the cops are just a few steps away from catching the culprits.

Speaking to media persons in Hubballi on Saturday, he said the SIT formed specially for the case is a short distance away from solving the case. However, he did not give any specific time frame for the arrests of culprits.

“I don’t know about the other (rationalists’) murder cases, but one thing I can assure is the killers of Gauri will be soon arrested,” he said and added such murder cases cannot be solved keeping time frame. “Even the Central Bureau of Investigation which is looking into the killing of rationalists Narendra Dabholkar and Govind Pansare have not solved it even after 10 years,” he said.

Asked about Sanatan Sanstha’s involvement in the case, he said: “Neither SIT officials nor his ministry has given any details regarding the persons involved in the case. I can’t respond to what media houses write or broadcast.”

Responding to a question on illegal sale of country-made pistols from Vijaypur route that are said to be used in the killing of Gauri and rationalist M M Kalburagi, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Alok Mohan said a special team has been formed to trace the guns and already few cases have been booked in this regard. “We may not be able to reveal all the investigation details to media now,” he said

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June 11,2020

Mangaluru, Jun 11: City police on Thursday filed a 700-page chargesheet in connection with the arrest of Aditya Rao, 36, accused of planting an IED at Mangaluru International Airport on January 20.

The chargesheet said the bag placed near MIA entrance had a real bomb, as per the FSL report. The IED in the tin box was made of sulphur, ammonium nitrate, potassium chlorate and charcoal.

Rao, an engineer, who learnt bomb-making through online videos, had also placed a timer along with it and sharp objects such as nails and metals. However, he had not fixed wires to trigger a blast. “His intention was not to cause a blast but only to create a scare,” said sources.

The bomb was made in less than two weeks. However, it had taken Rao several days to procure raw materials. Police had completed the chargesheet process in April.

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July 6,2020

Tumuku, Jul 6: Senior Congress leader and Kunigal MLA Dr H D Ranganathm tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

The 48-year-old Congress legislature, a doctor by himself, was admitted to Manipal hospital and recovering, he said in a tweet.

Dr Ranganath said he took all precautions, yet could not save himself from the virus and advice people to not to take the contagion lightly.

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January 22,2020

Udupi, Jan 22: Writer Richie John Pais will be conferred with the Best Konkani Book Award, instituted by Dr T M A Foundation in recognition of his contribution made to Konkani Language and Literature.

According to a statement, the Award carries Rs 10,000 in cash and a citation.

‘Fathor’, a collection of Konkani short stories authored by Richie John Pais was published in 2017 has been chosen for the Dr TMA Foundation Best Konkani Book Award 2018.

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