Karnataka News

A controversy erupted in Chitradurga after PSI Netravathi punished 12 police staff by making them stand in extreme heat with rifles for hours. Several personnel fell ill, prompting hospital visits. Staff called it inhuman and complained to officers.

A woman in Belagavi has accused a man of cheating, blackmail, and forcing a relationship on the promise of marriage. She claims he took gold and ₹19 lakh from her and later demanded ₹3 crore. The woman also alleged police inaction in the case. 

A Dutch tourist recovered her lost guitar within a day thanks to the quick action of RPF in Mysuru. She had left it on the MAS-AP Express after getting down at Mysuru station. RPF staff coordinated with Ashokapuram station, found the guitar and returned it after verification. The tourist thanked officials and railways praised the team's response.

A CCTV video from Bengaluru's KG Halli has gone viral showing youths using a piggyback trick to steal external bulbs. One boy carried another on his shoulders while pretending to play, helping him remove bulbs without suspicion. The group escaped in a parked auto. Incident sparked strong reactions online, with many calling it creative but worrying.

A serious case has emerged from Hubballi where a gym trainer has been arrested after a woman accused him of rape and blackmail. The victim released a video explaining her ordeal. Police found suspicious documents on the accused’s phone.

A viral video from Banashankari has sparked fear after a suspicious car approached a schoolgirl. The vehicle, a white Bolero with a UP number plate, reportedly tried to call the girl over. She apparently sensed danger and ran home safely.

A young couple in Bengaluru died within minutes of each other after the husband, a jobless software engineer battling depression, died by suicide. His wife, unable to cope, jumped from their building soon after. The couple had kept their interfaith marriage secret due to family pressure. 

A man from Sakleshpur was murdered by his wife, her lover and her mother in Karnataka's Kodagu. His body was buried in a coffee estate to hide the crime. The incident came to light after his sister filed a missing complaint. Police traced the body and arrested all three accused. The murder is believed to be linked to a relationship dispute.

A tech couple from Telangana, living in Bengaluru, died in a suspected suicide case. Bhanu Chander Reddy was found dead inside their flat, while his wife Bibi Shaziya Siraj later died after jumping from their building. Police suspect marital issues and possible health concerns. Two cases have been registered, and further investigation is ongoing.

Two rowdy-sheeters in Bengaluru have been arrested after a viral video showed them dancing with a machete at a gathering. The accused, Ranjit alias Ranju and Nandeesh, were caught by Byatarayanapura police after the clip spread online. Police said Ranjit has several cases, including murder. Both were taken into custody and sent to judicial remand.