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Jobless MBA graduate held for ‘raiding’ two offices posing as IPS officer

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October 20, 2017

Bengaluru, Oct 20: Police have finally arrested a business management graduate in connection with two raids wherein he along with his accomplices had allegedly looted two offices by posing as an IPS officer nearly a month ago.

Dressed up as an additional police commissioner, the 30-year-old unemployed youth ‘raided’ a high-end car show-room and a well-known listings service. He and his accomplice left with expensive electronic gadgets, including smartphones and tablets.

His uniform, helmet, holster, and the authority he exuded convinced employees in the two offices that they were being raided by the police. It took them a few hours to realise that they had been conned.

The accused, Irfan Pasha, is a resident of B.T.M. Layout. He has an MBA degree, but was unable to get a job. “He was fascinated by the police. He decided to dress up as an IPS officer to make a quick buck,” said Inspector Manjunath B.S. of Koramangala Police Station, who arrested him on Wednesday.

According to the police, Irfan allegedly stole a visiting card from a relative who works in the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (DPAR), Vidhana Soudha. He made a photocopy before making a fake ID card using his photo and name. He put his designation as Additional Commissioner of Police, Security, Vidhana Soudha. He procured a police uniform with standard issue belt, shoes and a holster, said the police.

On September 16, Irfan put on his police attire and, along with his associate Arbaaz Khan in plain clothes, went to a listings company in Koramangala 7th block. “They told the security guard that they were conducting a raid in search of stolen contraband,” said the police.

While pretending to inspect the premises, the two men stole three iPhones and an iPad. After the ‘raid’, they went to a luxury car showroom on Hosur Road. Using the same modus operandi, they stole two iPhones and an iPad from the premises.

Based on a complaint, the Koramangala police examined CCTV footage and were able to trace Irfan. “At the time of his arrest on Wednesday, the MBA graduate insisted that he was an IPS officer working with the DPAR. However, he later confessed to the crime,” said a police officer. Arbaaz was picked up later.

The police have taken up a case of robbery and impersonation against Irfan and Arbaaz.

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March 21,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 21: Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths have nabbed a three-member Irani gang, including a woman and recovered from them 1 kg 33 gram stolen gold chains worth about Rs 40 lakh.

City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao told newsmen here on Saturday that the arrested were identified as Abujar, Abdul Hussain and Ms. Jenia, all hailed from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh.

He said that the culprits, who had been arrested on similar theft cases, were out on bail and continued their criminal activities. They were involved in more than 23 cases.

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January 2,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 2: Former chief ministers of Karnataka Siddaramaiah and H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he embarked on a two-day visit to the state attend events in Tumakuru and Bengaluru. In a series of tweets, the Congress and the JD(S) leaders took a dig at Modi for his alleged failure on various fronts.

"You did not visit Karnataka when it was devastated by floods, you did not visit Karnataka when our farmers cried for help, but all of a sudden, when you want to launch your political propaganda, you remember the innocent people of Karnataka. Wah Modi Wah!!" Siddaramaiah tweeted.

In another tweet, the Congress leader claimed Karnataka is starved of Central government funds as there were no adequate flood relief, no GST revenue loss compensation and there was a delay in the transfer of grant-in-aid.

He further said, "Before attempting to fool our people, let the people of Karnataka know when they will get their due share!" He also sought to know from Modi why the 25 MPs from Karnataka have 'turned off' their engines.

"With 25 MPs from BJP and a state government with BJP, people hoped for a double engine. Instead, all BJP representatives have turned off their engines and have become sycophants to play a tune to your idiosyncrasies. Why, are they scared of you?" Siddaramaiah said.

Seeking an explanation on various incomplete projects, the Congress leader said, "Mr Narendra Modi, people are fed up of your lies and double-edged sword comments. We want your answer today about long-standing questions on: Kalasa Banduri Yojana, Belagavi border issue, exams in Kannada, Tulu & Kodava in 8th schedule, the list goes on." Kumaraswamy too minced no words as he went on the offensive against the Centre.

In his tweets quoting newspaper reports, he said Karnataka's coffer has dried up, financial position is in doldrums and the revenue has plummeted.

"What's the reason (behind poor economic situation)? The poor economic policies of the Centre. After swallowing the GDP and development of the country, the wrong policies have affected the state too," alleged Kumaraswamy.

Quoting reports, Kumaraswamy said the Centre has denied the state's share of revenue.

"About 5.44 per cent of state's share is yet to come from the Centre. This is step-motherly attitude of the Centre towards the state," Kumaraswamy tweeted.

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July 5,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 5: A COVID-19 patient escaped from a hospital in Mangaluru on Sunday, Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Vikas Kumar.

A total of 1,925 cases of COVID-19 and 37 deaths recorded in Karnataka in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 23,474.

The health department informed that the death toll rose to 372 while active cases stood at 13,251 in the state.

According to the Union Health Ministry, India has recorded 6,73,165 numbers of COVID-19 cases and 19,268 deaths. 

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