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Karnataka Police
KPSC closure considered after corruption scandals, says CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed his intention to close the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) citing corruption scandals.
Complaint filed against T. Narasipura police inspector Dhananjay
Social activist Snehamayi Krishna has filed a complaint against T. Narasipura police inspector Dhananjay for allegedly using influence to cancel a transfer order and inciting communal hatred.
Supreme Court orders fresh probe into 2012 rape-murder near Dharmasthala
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a fresh investigation into a 2012 rape and murder case in Karnataka.
Teacher accused in POCSO case jumps to death in Bengaluru
A teacher arrested for sexual abuse of students died after jumping from the third floor of the Bengaluru South District Superintendent of Police office building.
Police halt Ganesha procession in Haveri over mosque route concerns
Police in Savanur, Haveri, stopped a Ganesha immersion procession due to the presence of a mosque on the route, causing protesters to reinstall the idol at the temple.
Shivamogga district prepares for police constable recruitment examination
Authorities in Shivamogga are finalizing arrangements for the upcoming police constable recruitment examination.
Yatnal Accuses Congress Government of Neglecting Hindu Community and Festivals
BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal accused the Congress government in Karnataka of neglecting the Hindu community and creating hurdles during Ganesha festival celebrations.
Former Union Minister demands action over Dalit woman murder cover up
Former Union Minister A. Narayanaswamy has demanded police action against those attempting to cover up the murder of a Dalit woman in Nanjangud.
Rowdy sheets on the decline in Karnataka
Karnataka has significantly reduced its number of active rowdy sheets since 2023, though numbers in Bengaluru have begun rising again.
Stone pelting during Ganesh festival procession in Bhatkal
Tensions occurred in Bhatkal during a Ganesh immersion procession after stone-pelting incidents near a mosque.
Cybercrime cases in Karnataka must be transferred to specialised stations
Karnataka police have ordered the immediate transfer of all registered cybercrime FIRs to specialised cybercrime units to expedite investigation and recovery of funds.
Father and daughter murdered by relatives in Belagavi over land dispute
A former soldier and his daughter were murdered by relatives during a property dispute at a village panchayat office in Belagavi, Karnataka.
Legislator Raja Venugopal Nayak addresses anti-drug awareness program in Shorapur
Legislator Raja Venugopal Nayak addressed students at an anti-drug awareness program in Shorapur, Karnataka.
Traffic congestion hits Bengaluru due to ministerial oath taking ceremony
Heavy traffic congestion occurred in Bengaluru due to road closures and security restrictions for a ministerial oath-taking ceremony, with minor protests reported by Congress leaders over the exclusion of M. Krishnappa from the cabinet.
Karnataka police seek free bus travel for plainclothes personnel
Karnataka State Police has requested the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation to extend free bus travel benefits to its plainclothes personnel for security and operational reasons.
Karnataka considers granting police station powers to Anti Narcotics Task Force
The Karnataka government is considering empowering the Anti Narcotics Task Force with police station powers to improve drug case investigations.
Karnataka police directed to crack down on illegal sand mining
Karnataka authorities have directed police to enforce a stringent crackdown on illegal sand extraction and transportation with warnings of disciplinary action for non-compliance.
Karnataka authority recommends ban on social media posts by uniformed police
The Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority has recommended a statewide ban on police personnel posting social media reels, photographs, and other content while in uniform, citing concerns over discipline, public trust, and security risks.
Protesting farmers breach Baldota factory premises in Koppal
Farmers protesting on Farmers' Martyrs' Day breached the Baldota factory premises in Koppal, Karnataka, damaging property and demanding public access to a lake inside the facility.