CID arrests ABVP activist in kidnap-cum-DySP suicide case

July 20, 2016

Chikkamagaluru, Jul 20: The CID officials on Wednesday arrested Abhiram, a close aide of Khandya Praveen, VHP Shivamogga division convener, in connection with the kidnapping case in Chikkamagaluru that also cost the life of Chikkamagaluru Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Kallappa Handibag.

aid “The arrested is a student and son a retired CSF soldier's son from Bengaluru. The CID police had arrested him on Tuesday and he was brought to CID temporary office in Chikkamagaluru under tight security. The officials quizzed him to collect further information,” a source in the Police Department said.

It is also learnt that Abhiram was an activist of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the students wing of BJP.

Based on a clue given by Pradeep, another arrested suspect during the interrogation, the investigating agency personnel were able to zero in on Abhiram. The main suspect, Khandya Praveen, is still at large with his associates Naveen Shetty, Ashwin Shetty and Jeeva. The police are looking for the suspects not only in Karnataka, but also outside the state. Abhiram had signed a bail of all those arrested in gambling on June 26, prior to the abduction of Tejas.

He had given a false address to the police and had told the police that he was car driver of Khandya Praveen ad was a resident of Vijayapura. Meanwhile, Khandya Praveen's wife Reshma (Priya) was quizzed by the police. The CID police who arrested Abhiram in Bengaluru, said that he is studying degree at a college in the city and was known to Naveen Shetty. On the night of June 27 when the gang, led by Shetty, had abducted Tejas. A senior police official Abhiram does not have any criminal record.

“The investigation into his (Abhiram) connection with the other members of the gang which carried out the kidnapping on the directions of Khandya is being probed. Different teams are still on the look out for Khandya and Naveen Shetty who are on the run,” the official said.

The CID officials have also announced a reward for anyone sharing information about the whereabouts of accused and warned that strict action would be taken against those who give shelter to them.

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ABVP and entire sangh parivar is a virus to our society and it is the time to ban such terrorist organisations. We Indians should reject such terrorists to keep peace and harmony in the society. Central and State Govts should take note of this and ban them without immediate effect. We, normal citizens of india are fed up with their attrocities and goondagiri.

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Paving way for the return of stranded Mangalureans from Gulf is your responsibility: U T Khader tells DK MP

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May 27,2020

Mangaluru, May 27: Mangaluru MLA U T Khader today urged Dakshina Kannada MP and Karnataka BJP chief Nalin Kumar Kateel to pave the way for immediate repatriation of Mangalureans stranded across Gulf countries.

The development comes amidst reports that lack of preparedness on part of the authorities concerned in Dakshina Kannada compelled the Centre to delay the operation of repatriation flights from various Gulf to Mangaluru International Airport under Vande Bharat Mission.

Lakhs of people from Mangaluru region (coastal Karnataka) alone are working in middle eastern countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. Thousands of them are currently stranded thanks to covid-19 lockdown and are helplessly waiting for repatriation.

Speaking to coastaldigest.com, Mr Khader said he already spoke to Mr Kateel and brought to his notice the plight of Mangalureans in Saudi Arabia and other gulf countries. "There are a large number of pregnant women, senior citizens and patients who need immediate repatriation. It is the responsibility of the elected representatives and district administration to pave the way for the repatriation of our people and arrange quarantine facilities for them," he said.

"Mr Kaeel is not only MP of Dakshina Kannada. He is also the chief of Karnataka's ruling party. Hence, he must play a crucial role in facilitating the return of Kannadigas in general and Mangalureans in particular," Mr Khader said.

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Karnataka to buy 2 lakh rapid test kits for COVID-19 detection

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April 17,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 17: The Karnataka government has announced the purchase of an additional two lakh rapid test kits for COVID-19 detection at a task force meeting on Thursday.

Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai and other senior officials were present at the task force meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan.

The Chinese government has agreed to supply rapid test kits to an officially listed company, which will increase the number of tests once it arrives, Ashwathnarayan said.

Moreover, 250 kiosks will be set up in the state to collect saliva samples of a person with COVID-19 symptoms. Such kiosks will be launched one-by-one in taluks of the state.

Ashwathnarayan explained that this would increase the sample collection process and prevent the spread of disease.

Ashwathnarayan said the purchase of the required 25,000 RT-PCR kits was also approved.
He stated that COVID-19 patients should be treated at government-appointed hospitals. A separate coronavirus helpline will be made operational to address the queries of people, Ashwathnarayan said.

During Ramadan, it has been decided not to allow mass prayers, he said. And added that tracing of cases related to the Tablighi Jamaat meeting in Delhi has been completed in the state.

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