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Cops seize IMEI number-erasing machines, arrest 7; to inform NIA

DHNS
July 19, 2017

Mysuru, Jul 19: The Mysuru city police have arrested seven persons and seized three machines, which were used to erase the international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number from mobile phones.

The police have decided to communicate the matter to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as the tampered mobile phones could be used for anti-national activities.

Addressing reporters here on Tuesday, Commissioner of Police Dr A Subramanyeshwara Rao said, the tampering of IMEI number of mobile phones is a threat to national security and seven persons have been arrested in connection with the crime. The suspects used to erase IMEI number and give a new IMEI number to stolen mobile phones. Raids would be conducted on all mobile service and repair shops in the city to check for such anti-national activities, he added.

“The machines seem to have been manufactured in China. They can change the IMEI number of even high-end smartphones, including i-Phones, in just five minutes. It is suspected that such stolen and tampered phones are used in anti-social activities,” Dr Rao said.

Referring to the attachment of properties worth Rs 5.30 crore, amassed by murder convict and rowdy-sheeter C Madesha and his brother Manju, by the Enforcement Directorate recently, Dr Rao said this was first such case in the city.

“The ED’s action followed the request by the city police to unearth the ill-gotten wealth of the convict. Hereafter, assets of all rowdy-sheeters will come under scrutiny. If it is found that the moveable and immovable properties are bought with ill-gotten money, they will be confiscated,” the top cop said.

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Friday, 21 Jul 2017

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July 27,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 27: Former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday took strong exception to the BJP's celebration over completing one year in office and alleged that people are suffering due to anti-people policies of the state government.

In a tweet on Monday, he said that since the last six months pension due to physically challenged, old age and Widow pensions were not paid. He urged the Government Issue emerge order to release pension amounts immediately. It was shameful on the part of the Government to keep the pension amount being kept pending.

This government has no eyes and ears and claiming only challenging years and transparent government, what examples required for them, he questioned.

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June 3,2020

Karwar, Jun 3: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert, predicting thundershowers and heavy rainfall over north interior Karnataka, coastal Dakshina Kannada and Udupi over the next three days.

With Cyclone Nisarga hitting the Uttara Kannada coast on Tuesday,  parts of coastal Karnataka received heavy rainfall. Gusty winds tore through the coastal towns, as the sea too turned violent with rough waves smashing the shore.

The alert was issued with the advancement of Nisarga from east-central Arabian Sea to north Maharashtra, and adjoining south Gujarat coast. “Though it does not cover Karnataka, the range of cyclonic winds is very big and reaches north interior Karnataka also.

So an alert has been called out,” CS Patil, director in-charge, IMD, Bengaluru, said. The weather department has forecast a severe cyclonic storm and then a depression. Patil said formation of systems is a common factor before the onset of the monsoon and they help in its advancement.

“Cyclone Nisarga is helping in the quick advancement of the southwest monsoon to Karnataka, and the monsoon is likely to arrive before the scheduled date as conditions are favourable,” he added.

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July 17,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 17: A total of 3,693 new COVID-19 positive cases and 115 deaths were reported in Karnataka on Friday, said the state health department.

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state is presently at 55,115, including 33,205 active cases. While there are 20,757 recoveries, the death toll stands at 1,147.

With the highest single-day spike of 34,956 cases and 687 deaths, India's COVID-19 positive cases crossed the 10 lakh mark on Friday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The total positive cases stand at 10,03,832 including 3,42,473 active cases, 6,35,757 cured/discharged/migrated and 25,602 deaths, according to the ministry.

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