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Hindutva activist Hotte Manja booked for attempt to kill rationalist Bhagavan

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March 10, 2018

Bengaluru, Mar 10: Naveen Kumar KT alias Hotte Manja, a hardline Hindutva activist and gunrunner, who was arrested last month in connection with the murder of journactivist Gauri Lankesh, has now been booked for allegedly plotting to assassinate progressive writer and rationalist Prof. K S Bhagavan.

The police on Friday added Section 307 (attempt to murder) and Section 120(b) (criminal conspiracy) to the FIR. 37-year-old Naveen was allegedly part of a group that was plotting a target the writer in a manner similar to how Guari Lankesh was killed.

“Naveen Kumar did a recce for the planned hit on professor Bhagavan. He along with his associates surveyed the writer’s house in Mysuru, and other places he frequented,” said a senior police officer.

“They also conducted target practices in isolated places in Chamarajanagar forest range. During a detailed questioning, the accused confessed to this, and we have sufficient evidence to corroborate the conspiracy,” said the officer.

According to officials, Naveen, who hails from Madur taluk of Mandya district, founded the right-wing extremist organisation, Hindu Yuva Sene. The police picked him up from Kempegowda Bus Station, Bengaluru, on February 18 while he was allegedly waiting for his associates. Fifteen live cartridges — .32 calibre — were recovered from him.

“He was on our radar and his arrest was timely. We believe that a delay on our part would have allowed him to target professor Bhagavan,” said the officer. Naveen was arrested in connection with this case and a city court remanded him in police custody for nine days on February 19. On March 2, he was remanded in judicial custody.

The 5th Additional Metropolitan Magistrate, on Friday, granted bail to Naveen in connection with the arms case. The bail was granted minutes before the SIT submitted to the court documents to add Section 307 — which is a non-bailable one — and section 120(B) in the FIR. “We are filing a revision petition before the court seeking cancellation of the bail,” said M.N. Anucheth, Deputy Commissioner of Police, (West).

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Mohan
 - 
Saturday, 10 Mar 2018

If he is from other religion then wide media coverage with immediate punishment he will get. But fate is against justice,, He is hindutva goon

Sukesh
 - 
Saturday, 10 Mar 2018

For what reason, cops are not ready to arrest that goon. Already 18 coomplaints against him and Gauri murder case also. 

Ganesh
 - 
Saturday, 10 Mar 2018

Where is yeddy.. Stop blaming siddaramaih for unwanted reason. Try to behave like a human.. You and your people are the no. 1 terrorists

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March 18,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 18: Bindhu Sampath, the mother of Nimisha alias Fathima who travelled from Kerala to Afghanistan to join the Islamic State (IS), has sought the Central government's help to bring her daughter back to India.

"I saw a video of my daughter in which she was requesting her return to India. She has realised that India is her country, not Afghanistan. She is scared that she'll be put in jail over there. Responding to my mail, the Afghanistan government has said that the procedure will take time," said Bindhu Sampath.

"I believe in Indian laws. Let her be questioned and realise what is good or bad. I am waiting for the Central government's confirmation on the matter," added Sampath.

Around four years back, a team of 21 members which consisted of couples and children went to Syria from Kerala to join ISIS and lead an Islamic life. After they left, police registered a case against them, which has been handled by the National Investigation Agency.

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June 25,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 24: Dr K Sudhakar on Wednesday held a video conference with senior officials to review the preparedness for conducting of SSLC examinations safely which is beginning from Thursday.

"8,48,203 students will appear for the SSLC examination starting tomorrow in 2,879 centres across the state. All the guidelines issues by state government must be followed strictly" Sudhakar said in the meeting.

"It is the collective responsibility of officials of all departments to ensure that every student is safe, from the time he or she leaves home for the exam centre and returns home after the exams. The vehicles used to ferry students, where public transport is not available, must be sanitised properly. The surroundings near exam centres, exam halls, toilets must be sanitised properly. Social distancing must be maintained in the exam hall and mask must be provided to all students," he said.

The minister also said that since the students have been asked to arrive at exam centre at 7:30 in the morning, a small biscuit packet must be provided to each student so that they don't feel hungry during the exam and till they return home after the exam.

"Thermal scanning of every student should be done before allowing inside the exam hall. In case there is fever those students must be made to write exam in separate room. Separate exam halls must be arranged for students in quarantine areas and if it's not feasible they must be allowed to write exam in September. District administrations must disseminate information about precautionary measures taken to build confidence among parents," the minister said.

Sudhakar instructed the officials to work in coordination with the Education Department and other departments.

Stating that there are 458 containment zones in Bengaluru, the minister asked the officials to be extra cautious in these areas and make arrangements to ensure health department staff can take students to the nearest health center if anybody is found ill during the exam.

Education Minister Suresh Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary Javed Akhtar, Education Secretary, Secretary of Medical Education Department, BBMP officials, Health Experts and others were present.

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July 29,2020

Bengaluru, July 29: The Central Crime Branch arrested four international drug peddlers belonging to Kerala and recovered drugs worth Rs 1.25 crore from them, said Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday.

"We have started a war on drugs. Our agenda is to curb the drug mafia not only in Bengaluru, but in entire Karnataka. Many people are involved in the drug mafia. They are targeting students, other states, and international students who can spend and afford to become victims," said Bommai.

The recovered items include 2,000 kg LSD strips, 110 grams MDMA Cristol, 10 ecstasy tablets, 5 kg Ganja, five cell phones, weighing machine and pouches.

"When we raided a house in Soladevanahally police station area, we arrested Shahad Mohammed, Azmal, Ajin KG Verghese and Nitin Mohan. All are from Kerala and we will arrest their contacts as well. They are involved in the dark web mafia," Bommai said.

He said the peddlers were using post offices and couriers for their business.

"I'll speak to the central government, the home ministry and postal department, and other issues related to this mafia. Canada, Netherlands, and other nations are also involved in this mafia," said the state home minister.

"People from influential backgrounds are also involved in this mafia, but our objective is zero tolerance. We are using our intelligence. Drugs are coming from other states like AP, Goa, and other states," he said.
Bommai said he was personally addressing this case and appealed for support from parents, schools and colleges.

"I'm addressing this issue personally because it's important to curb the drug mafia. I need support from schools and college managements and parents. I'll also call college and hostel managements before colleges start. We will make managements responsible," he said.

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