Musical Tributes Organised Across Bengaluru in Memory of Police Martyrs ​Bengaluru The police band performed a commemorative musical tribute at the historic #CubbonPark Band Stand today, marking the latest in a series of public performances held across the city to honour line-of-duty martyrs. The events are being held in memory of police personnel across the country who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. According to official data, 154 police officers and personnel of various ranks across India lost their lives while performing their duties between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. Among them, #Karnataka accounted for the loss of six personnel. ​To honour these fallen officers, #PoliceBand performances been scheduled at multiple prominent public locations across #Bengaluru. Organized in two phases, the commemorative musical tributes took place initially from October 22 to October 24, with the second leg currently underway from October 26 through October 29, 2026. ​The performances aim to foster public connection and pay homage to the bravery and dedication of police personnel serving both the state and the nation. @BlrCityPolice @KarnatakaCops @PriyankKharge @DgpKarnataka @IPS_Association @PIBHomeAffairs

Cyclone 'Arnab' Intensifies Over Bay of Bengal; Landfall Expected Near Andhra Coast on October 28 ​New Delhi Cyclonic storm "#Arnab" over the Bay of Bengal is rapidly gaining strength and is projected to make landfall along the #AndhraPradesh and #Yanam coast as a very severe cyclonic storm on the forenoon of October 28, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Monday. ​Providing the official briefing, IMD scientist Amit Kumar stated that the system is currently centered over the east-central and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal, near latitude 15.4°N and longitude 88.5°E. The storm lies approximately 580 km southeast of Gopalpur in Odisha and 610 km east-southeast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. ​According to the weather agency, the system will track west - northwestwards and intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by Monday evening. It is expected to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm over the same region by Tuesday, October 27. ​"Thereafter, it is likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, close to Yanam, as a very severe cyclonic storm," Amit Kumar said. ​At the time of landfall on the morning of October 28, the #cyclone is projected to pack maximum sustained wind speeds of 115 to 125 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 140 kmph. ​Coastal administrations in Andhra Pradesh, #Odisha, and adjoining regions have been alerted to the impending severe weather. The IMD urged residents and local authorities to monitor official daily weather briefings and visit the department's website regularly for real-time tracking, coastal warnings, and advisory updates. @Indiametdept

CCB Woman Inspector Assaulted, Her Gold Ornament Stolen in Raid Linked to Alleged Sting Operation ​Bengaluru A high-voltage search operation in connection with an alleged #StingOperation involving former Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah turned chaotic on Friday evening after a woman police inspector was obstructed from performing her duty and had her gold bracelet go missing during a scuffle in #Bengaluru. ​The Byadarahalli police have registered a case against two women, identified as Pavitra (A1), wife of #MohanGowda, and her friend Pavithra (A2), following a formal complaint filed by a Central Crime Branch (#CCB) police inspector. According to police, the incident unfolded between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM on October 23, 2026, at a flat in Bharath Nagar. A joint police team comprising the Investigating Officer, a woman inspector of the CCB Women’s Protection Wing, and other personnel had arrived to execute a court-authorized search warrant linked to the Cyber Crime Police Station (CCPS). ​ ​The search warrant was officially served on Mohan Gowda before officers commenced inspecting the premises. Trouble erupted when Gowda’s wife, Pavitra, refused to surrender her mobile phone for investigative examination. ​When Woman Inspector intervened to secure the handset, Pavitra and her friend, who also resides in the same apartment building, allegedly confronted the officer. The duo reportedly grabbed the inspector's arm, dragged her and engaged in a physical scuffle, leaving the officer injured and bringing the official search to a temporary halt. ​During the melee, the woman inspector's gold bracelet snapped and slipped off her wrist. Unaware of the loss in the heat of the moment, the officer only realized the ornament was missing after returning to the #CCB headquarters. An examination of the official video footage recorded by the search party confirmed that the gold bracelet had snapped and fallen onto a bed in the bedroom during the altercation. ​When the inspector returned to the apartment to retrieve the jewellery, the occupants denied having any knowledge of it and refused to return the ornament. Following the confrontation and the subsequent filing of the formal police complaint, Mohan Gowda’s wife reportedly locked the flat and fled the scene. ​Acting on the inspector's complaint submitted on October 24, the Byadarahalli police registered an FIR against both women under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. A special team has been deployed to trace the absconding accused and recover the missing gold.

BJP Protests Against Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, Several Leaders and Workers Taken into Custody Bengaluru Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and party workers were taken into custody by #Bengaluru police on Monday morning after a protest march against #Congress national president #MallikarjunKharge was halted outside Freedom Park. ​The demonstration was staged in response to remarks made by Mallikarjun Kharge during a public address in Patna, #Bihar, which the BJP alleged were derogatory toward Prime Minister #NarendraModi. ​Senior Karnataka #BJP leaders,including Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashoka, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Rajya Sabha MP Lehar Singh Siroya and former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan,led dozens of party workers in a dharna at Freedom Park, demanding an unconditional public apology from the Congress chief. ​The situation grew tense when the protesting leaders and cadres attempted to break past the venue limits and march onto the adjacent main road. Police personnel deployed at the site stopped the demonstration using barricades. When protesters tried to force their way forward, police intervened and took the senior leaders and several party workers into custody before boarding them onto transit . @RAshokaBJP @NswamyChalavadi @drashwathcn @LaharSingh_MP @BJP4Karnataka @INCKarnataka @kharge

Respected Krishna Byre Gowda ji, ​I kindly request you to inspect the #Bengaluru East division to assess the deteriorating road conditions around Coles Park, Haines Main Road, Pottery Town and nearby localities. Immediate attention to these stretches is urgently needed... @krishnabgowda

Bengaluru Parcel Blast Cracked: Three Assam Men Held; Family Feud Behind Attack, Accused Electrician Built IED Using Internet Resources Bengaluru #BengaluruPolice have arrested three men from #Assam in connection with an improvised explosive device (#IED) explosion at an under-construction house on Jemaiah Road in Pulakeshinagar (Frazer Town) that left two construction workers seriously injured, officials said on Sunday. The explosion occurred on the afternoon of October 20 on the fifth floor of the building while painting and construction work was underway. The injured workers, identified as Allawuddin M. from Assam and Suraj Kumar from #UttarPradesh, were hospitalised with severe injuries following the blast. The arrested individuals have been identified as Bhurhan Ahmad Burbhuiyya (20), a welder and electrician based in Maski, #Raichur district; Jahidull Hussain Burbhuiyya (27), a salesman at a bakery in #Jayanagar; and Sajidull Laskar (22), a kitchen worker at a coffee shop in #Malleswaram. All three hail from Dinanathpur village in Assam's #Hailakandi district and had been working in #Karnataka for some time. According to police, the plot stemmed from personal animosity. The accused allegedly harboured a long-standing grudge against the primary target, Allawuddin, who is a relative. The conflict involved disputes over ancestral land, financial matters, and the cancellation of a family marriage in their native village. #Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, IPS, said the prime accused, Bhurhan, procured raw materials, including metal pellets, batteries and firecrackers from which gunpowder was extracted, while working in Maski."The accused learned how to assemble an IED through online sources," Commissioner Singh said. "He created an electrical circuit fitted with a switch mechanism. The victim was repeatedly instructed over phone calls to open the arcel. When the package was opened and the switch was engaged, the device detonated." Police said the parcel containing the concealed explosive device was left at a local shop for Allawuddin to collect. When the package arrived at the work site,Allawuddin asked co-worker Suraj to open it, triggering the blast. Following the incident, the East Division Police formed 10 special teams. Over 72 hours, officers analysed footage from more than 1,500 CCTV cameras, questioned over 100 individuals and tracked digital communications across encrypted messaging platforms allegedly used by the suspects. @seemantsingh96 @BlrCityPolice @DcpEastBcp @pulikeshinagrps @acppnagar @KarnatakaCops @spraichur1 @assampolice @DGPAssamPolice @DgpKarnataka @PriyankKharge

"Even Nehru, Indira Didn’t Harass Like This": R Ashoka Slams Karnataka Govt Over RSS Route March Curbs ​Bengaluru The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (#RSS) conducted its annual route march, #Pathasanchalan, across several parts of #Bengaluru on Sunday amid tight security arrangements. ​The marches commenced early in the morning around 8:00 AM across designated routes in the city, with additional marches scheduled across multiple localities later in the evening. Police personnel were deployed in strength along key stretches to ensure smooth movement and prevent any untoward incidents. ​Leader of the Opposition in the #Karnataka Legislative Assembly and senior #BJP leader R Ashoka, who participated in the route march, hit out at the #Congress-led state government, alleging deliberate obstruction and harassment. ​Speaking to reporters, Ashoka accused the administration of imposing stringent conditions until the eleventh hour to stall the event. ​"The state government imposed many restrictions this time and harassed us till the very last day even to grant permission. In history, neither Indira Gandhi nor Jawaharlal Nehru ever did such a thing," Ashoka said. ​He praised the participants for ensuring the event remained disciplined despite administrative hurdles. "Amidst all this harassment and troubles, we are all proud that this route march (pathasanchalana) was conducted with great grandeur, peace, and with the aim of preserving the nation's harmony," he added. ​ @RAshokaBJP @BJP4Karnataka @INCKarnataka @PriyankKharge @RSSorg

Probe into Sting Operations an Eyewash to Shield Accused, Says HD Kumaraswamy Bengaluru Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that the state government's investigation into the alleged sting operation controversy was being deliberately weakened and would not reach a logical conclusion. Addressing a press conference, #HDKumaraswamy questioned the manner in which the probe was being conducted and alleged that a key accused was allowed to secure anticipatory bail without any objection from the government side. He claimed that the arrest was only for "show" and alleged that the authorities had cooperated in facilitating bail despite public admissions made by the individual concerned. Referring to former Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah's reported remarks that the truth would emerge with time, Kumaraswamy said the Chief Minister had chosen silence and accused him of strategically managing the situation. He alleged that the government was "moving chess pieces" rather than ensuring a fair and transparent investigation. The Union Minister further expressed doubts about the outcome of the probe, stating that the government was unlikely to take the investigation to its logical end. He alleged that the intention was to create an impression of an investigation, shift responsibility elsewhere and eventually close the matter. H. D. Kumaraswamy also targeted the Chief Minister #DKShivakumar and Home Minister #PriyankKharge, alleging that they had already planned how to handle the issue politically. According to him, the ongoing investigation did not inspire confidence that the government intended to take stringent action to deter similar incidents in the future. Citing media reports, Kumaraswamy claimed that information related to as many as 170 to 180 alleged sting operations had surfaced. He questioned investigators over the material collected so far and asked whether all those linked to the recordings had been questioned and their devices seized. He also criticised the authorities for allegedly conducting searches against JD(S) social media workers while questioning what evidence and equipment had been seized from those directly linked to the alleged sting operation case. The sting operation controversy has triggered a political war of words between the ruling #Congress government and the #JDS, with demands for a thorough and impartial investigation continuing from various quarters. @hd_kumaraswamy @JanataDal_S @siddaramaiah @INCKarnataka

Siddaramaiah Sting Case: Video Uploader Arrested, Granted Bail; Followed Only 4 Accounts on X, Including PM Modi and HDK ​Bengaluru In a major breakthrough in the alleged sting operation targeting Former Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the #Bengaluru Police arrested a man from #Delhi .The accused, identified as Ritesh Pandey, a resident of Ghaziabad, #UttarPradesh, was reportedly working in the camp office of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. Ritesh ​Pandey was produced before a local court in the afternoon and was subsequently granted bail. ​According to CCB sources, Ritesh Pandey is suspected of being the primary individual who uploaded the controversial sting video onto social media platforms. Investigators revealed that Ritesh Pandey allegedly procured a second-hand smartphone in Delhi specifically to execute the upload. To conceal his identity and digital footprint, he avoided inserting a SIM card into the device and instead relied on a Wi-Fi connection to circulate the footage. ​Police said the video was handed over to Ritesh Pandey on a pen drive before being transferred to the device. The CCB has seized the mobile phone used in the operation and sent it for forensic examination. ​During the digital analysis of Ritesh Pandey’s online activity, it was noted that his account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) followed only four profiles, which notably included Prime Minister #NarendraModi and #HDKumaraswamy. Further investigation is underway. @siddaramaiah @hd_kumaraswamy @PriyankKharge @INCKarnataka @JantaDalSecular

AgriGold Scam: CID Sets Up 9 Verification Centres Across Karnataka to Verify Depositors’ Bonds from Oct 27 ​Bengaluru In a major initiative to expedite claims and deliver relief to thousands of defrauded investors in the #AgriGold scam, the #CID of #Karnataka and #AndhraPradesh have rolled out a statewide bond verification and registration drive starting October 27, 2026. Nine designated collection centres have been established across Karnataka where depositors, legal heirs, and agents can get their original bond certificates and payment receipts verified. ​The joint inter-state operation follows high-level deliberations between senior CID officials of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka CID Director General of Police Dr. Pronab Mohanty, IPS. The initiative stems from the constitution of a five-member Group of Ministers by the Government of Andhra Pradesh tasked with reviewing the crisis and providing timely settlement to affected depositors. Verification counters at all nine centres will operate daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding Sundays. Officials have clarified key submission guidelines to prevent confusion and panic among claimants. Depositors do not need to surrender their original bonds. The original certificate must only be presented at the counter for physical verification, and applicants must hand over a signed, self-attested colour photocopy where the bond numbers and personal particulars remain clearly legible. ​The verification schedule has been organised geographically across District Police Headquarters and headquarters premises. In Bengaluru City, operations will run from October 27 to November 6, 2026, at the Office of the DGP CID, Carlton House, Palace Road, covering claimants from Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, and Bengaluru South. The centres in Tumkuru and Mandya will operate from October 27 to November 2, 2026, servicing Tumkuru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Mandya, Mysuru, and Chamarajanagar districts. The remaining six centres, located at the District Police Headquarters in Bagalkote, Udupi, Raichur, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkaballapura, and Hassan, will conduct verification drives between November 11 and November 18, 2026, covering North Karnataka, coastal districts, the Old Mysuru belt, and central Karnataka. For administrative assistance and queries, Andhra Pradesh CID Superintendents of Police K. Eswara Rao and S. Sreedhar can be contacted. The details of the documents required for verification are listed below. @APPOLICE100 @KarnatakaCops @CybercrimeCID @dgpapofficial

Udupi Police Bust Extortion Network Linked to Underworld Operative Hemant Poojary; One Arrested, ₹4.13 Lakh Seized Udupi, Karnataka #Udupi district police have arrested an alleged accomplice of #underworld operative #HemantPoojary and foiled a conspiracy to target local businessmen, Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said on Saturday. Addressing media, the SP said Hemant Poojary had been issuing death threats and attempting to extort large sums of money from entrepreneurs operating within the Padubidri, Shirva, Kaup and Manipal police station limits. Police have registered eight cases across the district in connection with the extortion racket and investigations are ongoing. The breakthrough came after police received credible intelligence about a plot to physically assault a businessman in Padubidri. Acting swiftly, officers arrested Suresh Ameen (38), a resident of Bada village in Yermal. Preliminary investigations revealed that Suresh Ameen acted as a key local facilitator for Hemant Poojary's network by supplying contact details of prominent businessmen, arranging manpower and logistical support, and actively participating in plans to attack the targeted entrepreneur. Police recovered ₹4.13 lakh in cash from Suresh Ameen's possession. Police suspect the money was arranged through Hemant Poojary's syndicate and are now tracing the channels through which the funds were transferred. After initially being remanded to judicial custody, Ameen has been taken into police custody for further interrogation. Issuing a stern warning, SP Hariram Shankar said anyone assisting underworld operatives, whether by sharing phone numbers, running errands or providing logistical support, would be treated as a co-accused. He added that claims of ignorance would not be accepted and that those aiding organised crime could face severe legal consequences, including lengthy prison terms. Police said several other suspects believed to be associated with the network are under surveillance and further arrests are likely. The SP also appealed to businessmen and members of the public not to give in to extortion demands. He urged anyone receiving threat or ransom calls to immediately file an FIR at the nearest police station, assuring them of police protection and necessary security measures."Paying extortion money only fuels further violence and criminal activities. People should report such threats without fear, and the police will take all necessary steps to ensure their safety," the SP said. @PoliceUdupi @KarnatakaCops

Senior Government Veterinarian Assaulted, Official Vehicle Blocked During Tumakuru Leopard Rescue Operation ​Tumakuru, Karnataka A #wildlife rescue operation turned violent on Thursday morning after an agitated mob allegedly assaulted a senior government veterinary officer, obstructed public servants from carrying out their duties, and blocked an official vehicle at Thimmasandra village in Hebbur Hobli of #Tumakuru. ​The Hebbur police have booked 10 to 15 unidentified villagers under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) following a formal complaint lodged by Dr. Prayag H. S., Assistant Director of Veterinary Medical Services at Bannerghatta Biological Park. ​According to the First Information Report (FIR), Dr. Prayag had been deputed by the Principal Chief Conservator of #Forests (Wildlife) to supervise the health and handling of three elephants participating in the Tumakuru Dasara festival. On the morning of October 22, local Range Forest Officer (RFO) Basavaraju alerted him that a #leopard had strayed into a private coconut grove belonging to a farmer named Ashwath in Thimmasandra village, requesting his urgent presence on-site for potential chemical immobilization. ​Dr. Prayag, along with forest department officials,including Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Pavithra V., field personnel, and volunteers from the Wildlife Aware Rescue NGO,rushed to the location to coordinate the operation. As per established standard operating procedures (SOPs), officials initiated inter-departmental coordination to bring in additional police personnel to control a gathering crowd of over 50 local residents. ​The situation escalated rapidly around 8:47 AM when a subgroup of 10 to 15 individuals allegedly instigated the crowd, demanding an immediate capture. Despite repeated warnings from ACF Pavithra, Koratagere Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Shreedhar Reddy, and local police about the grave safety risk of provoking a cornered wild animal, the mob turned aggressive, issuing verbal threats and shouting, "Catch the leopard right now, or else we will strip your clothes off!" ​Amid the chaos and loud shouting, the trapped feline descended the coconut tree and escaped into the surrounding landscape. Enraged by the escape, members of the mob surrounded Dr. Prayag, pushed him, and assaulted him by striking his back with their hands while hurling verbal abuse. When the veterinarian attempted to depart for medical attention in an official departmental vehicle, the mob unlawfully barricaded the pathway and prevented the vehicle from leaving the scene. ​Following the incident, Dr. Prayag submitted a complaint at the Hebbur police station. Police registered case under Sections 126(2),115(2),221, 132,352,189(2) and 190 of the BNS. @SPTumkur @aranya_kfd @bannerghattazoo

Three Injured in Suspected Gas Cylinder Leak Fire in RR Nagar, Bengaluru ​Bengaluru Three people, including a nine-year-old child, sustained burn injuries following a suspected commercial cylinder leak and flash fire at a godown in RR Nagar area of #Bengaluru on Saturday morning. ​The injured have been identified as Bablu, a native of #Bihar, his neighbour Lakshmamma and a minor boy. All three were shifted to a nearby private hospital by the police and are currently undergoing treatment. ​According to locals ,Bablu, who has been residing in Bengaluru for the past two decades, operates a pani puri business. While he lives elsewhere in the city, he used the RR Nagar premises as a storage facility and preparation unit for his vending carts. ​Preliminary investigations suggest that an LPG cylinder leaked overnight, causing gas to accumulate inside the shuttered space and triggering an internal smoulder. When Bablu arrived in the morning and opened the front door, a fire erupted, sending flames bursting out onto the street. The impact of the blast and the fireball injured Bablu, along with Lakshmamma and the child, both of whom were standing nearby outside. ​Fire and rescue personnel along with local police quickly rushed to the spot, secured the area, and brought the situation under control. A spot inspection has been conducted, and further investigation is underway.

'Sting Operation Case Totally Concocted, Truth Must Come Out': Siddaramaiah Mysuru, Karnataka Senior #Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister #Siddaramaiah has dismissed the alleged #StingOperation controversy as a "false and concocted case" aimed at blackmailing and tarnishing his image, asserting that he himself lodged a complaint to ensure the truth comes out. Speaking to reporters in #Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said the alleged sting was a fabricated attempt to malign him and that he had taken legal as well as police action to expose those behind it."This is a false case, a manufactured case intended for blackmail. That is why I myself filed the complaint. I am the complainant. The people should know the truth and those behind this conspiracy must be identified," he said.The former Chief Minister said he had also approached a civil court and secured an injunction to prevent what he termed unnecessary publicity surrounding the matter. Maintaining that the allegations were completely baseless, Siddaramaiah pointed out that no such controversy had arisen during his long political career, including his tenure as Chief Minister."I was Chief Minister for eight years and nothing like this ever happened. From the time I became a minister in 1984 until today, no such incident has occurred. This has been created now, and their objective will not succeed," he said. Responding to questions about alleged blackmail attempts, Siddaramaiah denied that he had ever been subjected to such pressure, either now or in the past. Referring to those allegedly linked to the sting operation, he named Krup Alva of #Mangaluru and #PowerTV's Rakesh Shetty, claiming that the latter had admitted to conducting the sting. "There is no truth in it whatsoever," he said. On political reactions to the controversy, including statements of support from leaders such as Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah said he did not require anyone to stand by him."There is no need for anyone to support me. What is important is that the people of the state know the truth and understand that this is a false case," he said. Asked whether the alleged episode was part of a conspiracy to damage his reputation, Siddaramaiah said people would not believe such claims."There has to be a black mark first. No matter how much they try, people will not believe it," he remarked. Expressing confidence in the investigation, Siddaramaiah said the probe must be conducted impartially. While rejecting the need for a Special Investigation Team (SIT), he insisted that the existing investigation should be carried out fairly."I have faith in the inquiry. My only demand is that the investigation be fair and that the truth should come out," he said. On whether leaders from within the Congress party could be involved, Siddaramaiah said the investigation would reveal who was behind the alleged conspiracy."Whether it is someone from our party or another party, that must be uncovered through the investigation," he said. Siddaramaiah said the matter first came to his notice on September 26 and reiterated that he was not disturbed by the allegations because, according to him, the incident never occurred."This never happened. It is totally concocted and completely false," he said. @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar @hd_kumaraswamy

High Drama at Bengaluru's Town Hall as 'Tiranga Rally' Hits Placard Hurdle; Police Allow March After Placards Dropped Bengaluru ​A planned '#TirangaRally' organized by the Anti-SIR Federation witnessed intense drama and confusion outside Town Hall in Bengaluru on Friday afternoon after police intervened over demonstrators displaying protest placards and shouting political slogans during what was permitted strictly as a Tiranga march. ​The rally, backed by farmer unions, Dalit outfits and Left organisations, was scheduled to move from Town Hall to Freedom Park, where a demonstration had been planned to demand the rollback of #SIR and the resignation of #GyaneshKumar. ​However, as participants began assembling outside Town Hall holding the tricolor, several people also raised posters and placards targeting the central government, the SIR initiative and Gyanesh Kumar, while others carried signs demanding the right to protest anywhere across #Bengaluru city. ​Police personnel stationed on-site intervened immediately, informing participants that carrying protest placards violated the terms of the permission granted for the procession. Despite appeals from both police officers and the organizers themselves,who urged the gathering to adhere strictly to the sanctioned #TirangaMarch,several participants refused to put down their boards and continued sloganeering. ​The standoff escalated until DCP (Central) Akshay M arrived at the spot to defuse the situation. Addressing the demonstrators, the DCP reiterated that under Karnataka High Court directives, demonstrations and public protests in Bengaluru are restricted exclusively to Freedom Park. He clarified that permission had been granted strictly for a Tiranga march, warning that no one carrying protest material or placards would be permitted to join the procession. ​Following the intervention, organizers began taking placards away from the crowd. When a few marchers still attempted to proceed with their posters, police stepped in and seized the materials directly. ​After nearly 40 minutes of tense negotiation and commotion, the procession finally got underway, proceeding along the designated route from Town Hall to Freedom Park under close police supervision.​Upon reaching Freedom Park, the demonstrators launched their protest, pressing their core demands for the withdrawal of the SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. @DCPCentralBCP @BlrCityPolice @PriyankKharge @AISA_karnataka @Cockroachisback

Over 2.28 Lakh Form 7 Objections Filed as Karnataka Nears Final Electoral Roll Publication ​Bengaluru ​As part of the Special Intensive Revision (#SIR)-2026, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (#CEO), #Karnataka, received a total of 2,28,917 #Form7 applications as of October 22, 2026. While 58,475 submissions logged before the September 23 deadline were cleared on a priority basis, overall filings climbed to nearly 2.29 lakh by late October. #Bengaluru Urban reported the highest volume of Form 7 applications at 24,268, followed closely by BBMP South (19,662) and BBMP North (18,659). ​Alongside objections, the election machinery across Karnataka claims to have achieved 100% completion in generating, serving, and conducting hearings for notices. All hearings for the 43,82,824 notices issued have concluded with zero pendency. Urban assembly constituencies under Bengaluru Urban and BBMP accounted for the bulk of notice proceedings, representing over 24 lakh cases combined. ​The Final Electoral Roll-2026 is scheduled for publication on October 27, 2026, in accordance with the Election Commission of India's revision calendar. ​Electoral authorities reiterated that voter registration remains an ongoing process, enabling citizens to submit forms via the ECINET app, the voters.eci.gov.in portal, or offline through local BLO and ERO offices. @ceo_karnataka @INCKarnataka @BJP4Karnataka

Three Taken into Custody in Bengaluru for Beating Stray Dog to Death in Gunjur ​Bengaluru The #BengaluruPolice have taken three individuals into custody for questioning after a stray #dog was tied to a tree and brutally beaten to death in Gunjur area of #Bengaluru. ​The incident, which took place opposite High School on Tuesday morning, sparked widespread outrage after video footage surfaced on social media. ​According to police, the accused have been identified as Muniyappa (A1), Murali (A2), and Puneeth (A3), all local residents.Police sources revealed that Muniyappa and Puneeth allegedly tied the stray dog to a tree branch before assaulting it with sticks, while Murali recorded the entire ordeal on his mobile phone. The act was also captured on nearby CCTV cameras. ​Following public alarm and online outrage, an animal welfare activist, Nischitha Naren, lodged a formal complaint at the #Varthur police station. ​The police have registered a case against the three accused under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. @varthurps @dcpwhitefield

No One Needs to Lecture Me on Nationalism; Goal Is Governance, Not Social Media Clout: K. Annamalai in Krishnagiri ​Krishnagiri, Tamilnadu Delivering a hard-hitting speech at a public event organized under the aegis of the '#WeTheLeaders' initiative, former IPS officer and political leader K. #Annamalai declared that no individual or party needs to lecture him on patriotism or nationalism. Highlighting his extensive service across the country, he asserted that genuine political power lies in policy decisions and governance rather than superficial social media metrics. ​Addressing a diverse crowd in #Krishnagiri, Annamalai defended his nationalist credentials by reflecting on his background.​"Show me a nationalist greater than me today. I was born in Tamil Nadu, studied in Lucknow, trained as an IPS officer for two years in #AndhraPradesh and one year in #Delhi, and served nine years in #Karnataka. Show me someone born in #TamilNadu who has traveled and worked across so many states," he remarked, emphasizing that having served across India, he deeply understands the nation's unity and sovereignty. ​Hailing Krishnagiri as a miniature representation of India where people of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds co-exist harmoniously, he commended the residents as role models for Tamil Nadu. ​ ​Rejecting narrow regional divides, Annamalai advocated for a cohesive federal framework where every state develops concurrently. He called for seamless economic and infrastructural ties between Tamil Nadu and neighboring Karnataka. ​"#Gujarat should grow, Tamil Nadu should grow, Delhi should grow, and Haryana should grow. Why put barricades at borders and turn people away? More people from Tamil Nadu must go to #Bengaluru, and more from Karnataka must come to Hosur. That mutual synergy is how both regions flourish," he said, endorsing enhanced cross-border connectivity, including proposed metro train links between Hosur and Bengaluru. ​Outlining the mission of 'We The Leaders', Annamalai urged followers to focus on acquiring executive leadership rather than chasing ephemeral online popularity.​"We are not here to collect applause from 20 or 50 lakh people, nor are we here to gather 'likes' on social media. We exist to capture administrative power. No matter how many speeches are made from stages, the stroke of a single pen can alter the fate of millions," he asserted, adding that his movement aims to groom over 800,000 grassroots leaders capable of holding constitutional and elected offices,from panchayat presidents and mayors to legislators and ministers. ​Directing his attention to students and young activists, Annamalai encouraged them to fight for just causes through democratic and constructive avenues, citing historical farmer agitations and public demonstrations at New Delhi’s #JantarMantar. However, he cautioned against rash disillusionment with political institutions, urging youths to carefully evaluate claims of overnight political reform. ​Annamalai urged the government to act decisively if there is foreign interference rather than just posting on social media, demanding that authorities use agencies like the IB, RAW, and police to immediately arrest anyone accepting foreign funds to disrupt peace in India. @annamalai_k @WTLFoundation @Cockroachisback @BJP4TamilNadu @INCTamilNadu

In a First for India, Karnataka Cyber Command Busts Illegal eSIM Box Syndicate; 4 Held After 55-Day Hunt ​Bengaluru In a landmark operation marking the first such case cracked anywhere in the country, the #Karnataka State Police #CyberCommand Unit has busted an illegal embedded SIM (#eSIM) box network operating clandestinely out of two residential apartments in the Whitefield tech corridor, officials confirmed on Thursday. ​The breakthrough came after an arduous, nearly 55-day technical pursuit. Unlike conventional physical SIM cards that leave direct point-of-sale footprints and visible hardware trails, tracking virtual eSIM profiles across encrypted networks presented severe investigative challenges. Investigators had to pierce through layered digital provisioning pipelines before finally closing in on the syndicate's infrastructure and supply chain. ​Four key operatives linked to the illicit procurement and conversion of eSIMs have been arrested from Tiroda in #Maharashtra’s Gondia district. ​The 55-Day Investigation and Bust ​The probe began after the Chief Circle Nodal Officer of Bharti #Airtel Limited, #Bengaluru, lodged a complaint on August 26, 2026, flagging suspicious, unauthorized routing over Airtel connections in the Whitefield and Kadugodi pockets. The #Whitefield #CyberCrime Police Station (CCPS) registered and set the technical hunt in motion. ​Because the syndicate deployed virtual eSIM profiles rather than traditional physical SIM cards, pinpointing the hardware locations and device identities required extensive cyber forensics and telemetry analysis in close coordination with the Department of Telecommunications (#DoT), Karnataka. ​Following nearly two months of sustained tracking, joint teams raided two high-density operational hubs functioning in separate apartments within the Whitefield division: 1. ​Kadugodi Facility: Six SIM Box (GSM gateway) units housing 32 slots each, totaling 192 slots active with provisioned eSIM connections across multiple telecom service providers. 2. ​Pattandur Agrahara Facility: Four SIM Box units with 32 slots each, accounting for 128 active slots. ​Operating in tandem, the dual facilities wielded a combined capacity of 320 live lines running through a single coordinated network. The setup functioned as an illicit domestic exchange, masking international originations and routing unauthorized traffic to bypass telecom firewalls and lawful interception systems. ​Tracing the digital breadcrumbs behind the virtual profiles led cyber investigators to Tiroda in Maharashtra’s Gondia district, where operatives were procuring SIM credentials and converting them into activated eSIM profiles to feed the Bengaluru gateways remotely.​Four accused persons, all residents of #Tiroda, were tracked down and arrested; however, police have withheld their identities citing the ongoing investigation. ​According to police, the country-first eSIM box setup served as the core telecommunications backbone for widespread cyber intimidation schemes nationwide, including infamous "#DigitalArrest" scams, sextortion rackets and high-value financial fraud. ​"Preliminary leads suggest the possibility of substantial financial exposure, potentially running into hundreds of crores of rupees across the wider network," said Dr. Pronab Mohanty, IPS, Director General of Police, Cyber Command. "The actual number of victims, financial losses, and the full extent of the network remain subject to verification through continuing investigation and inter-agency coordination." ​Forensic analysis of the seized gateway hardware and cloud logs is underway to map out every call routed through the hub and uncover the masterminds directing the syndicate. @KarnatakaCops @DgpKarnataka @PriyankKharge @DoT_India @airtelindia @PIBHomeAffairs