
Karnataka: Mines dept Deputy Director, arrested by Lokayukta police, now suspended
Krishnaveni was arrested by the Lokayukta police on May 28 for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 through her driver. However, she had resumed her duties after securing bail, on June 18.
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Time of India
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- Time of India
Maoist killed in Bijapur encounter was a mid-day meal cook in Chhattisgarh govt school, say Basta police
RAIPUR: One of the seven Maoists killed during an anti-Naxal operation earlier this month in Bijapur district of Bastar division worked as a cook in a govt school, police revealed on Saturday. Seven Maoists were killed in multiple encounters by a joint team of security personnel during an anti-Naxal operation in Indravati National Park area of Bijapur between June 4 and June 7. While one of them was identified as Mahesh Kudiyam, who served as an active party member of the national park area committee of Maoists, it was later known that he was working as an assistant cook at a primary school in Irpagutta village too. The matter came to light on Saturday when few villagers from Irpagutta claimed before a scribe that Kudiyam was not associated with the Maoist organisation, rather worked as a cook in a village school for preparing mid-day meal. It was found that Kudiyam also got remuneration in his bank account and was appointed by the village school management committee. He was paid the salary till Marc 2025 and is survived by his wife and seven children. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Police had to then issue a statement saying that Kudiyam was a CPI (Maoists) party member and had clear links with the group. 'The circumstances under which Mahesh Kudiyam came in contact with senior Maoist leaders including Central Committee member Gautam and State Committee member Bhaskar, are currently under investigation. A thorough, impartial, and professional inquiry is being conducted into all aspects of the case,' a statement issued by Bastar police said. During the first fortnight of June 2025, a series of intensive anti-Naxal operations were conducted by security forces in National Park Area of Bijapur district. Following exchanges of fire between security personnel and Maoists, the bodies of seven cadres were recovered. Among the deceased were two senior Maoist commanders Narasimha Chalam alias Sudhakar - a Central Committee member of CPI (Maoist) carrying cash reward of Rs 40 lakh and Bhaskar Rao, a State Committee member who carried Rs 20 lakh reward. One of the other recovered bodies was identified as Mahesh Kudiyam who worked as a cook and continued his association with Maoists. He carried Rs 1 lakh cash reward. Police have once again urged all individuals directly or indirectly associated with the banned organisation to immediately sever all such ties. 'Continued association with this extremist outfit poses a serious threat not only to public safety and regional peace but also to the lives and future of those involved,' police said.


Hans India
an hour ago
- Hans India
Four Afghan nationals arrested in Guwahati for illegal stay
Guwahati: In a significant crackdown, Assam Police on Sunday arrested four Afghan nationals from Guwahati's Hatigaon area for allegedly residing in the country without valid documentation. Acting on a tip-off, police raided a rented house near Little Flower School and apprehended the four individuals, identified as Aman Khan, Rizwan Khan, Yusuf Zahid, and Asif Rana. According to a senior police official, the detainees had been living in Assam since 2015 without any legal authorisation. A search of the premises yielded several objectionable and suspicious documents, raising concerns about their activities in the city. Preliminary investigations suggest the group was operating an illegal money-lending business in Guwahati. A case has been registered under Hatigaon Police Station (Case No. 112/25), and authorities are probing their network and activities during their prolonged undocumented stay. The police are working to determine how the individuals entered the country and managed to stay undetected for so long. More details will come as the investigation is ongoing, said the officials. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been insistent on cracking down on illegal infiltration, and he asserted that police have been instructed to remain vigilant across the international boundary. In a separate incident on Sunday, a 27-year-old man allegedly died by suicide in the Dakshin Gaon area of Guwahati. The deceased, identified as Pawan Hazarika from Assam's Lakhimpur district, was the Managing Director of a private coaching institute, Affinity Classes. Initial reports indicate that Hazarika may have taken the extreme step due to prolonged mental harassment. A team from Bhagadattapur Police Station reached the spot and launched an investigation. A youth named Ankit Agarwala has been detained for questioning in connection with the case. A suicide note recovered from the scene reportedly points to a financial dispute involving Rs 60 lakh, suggesting monetary coercion may have played a role. Police are currently probing all possible angles, including harassment and financial pressure, behind the alleged suicide.


NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
Masked Men Loot Ice Cream Shop In Delhi, Steal Kulfi Packets, Cash, Phones
New Delhi: Three unidentified masked men allegedly looted an ice cream parlour in northwest Delhi's Keshavpuram area and decamped with cash, mobile phones and several ice cream and kulfi packets, police on Sunday said. The incident took place around 11 pm on Saturday at a shop located on Talab road, they said. The incident was recorded on CCTV footage and teams have been formed to find the accused, police said. "Two men were holding knives and wearing face masks. They came on a motorcycle and barged into our parlour. They threatened us, forcing my brother to sit in a corner while one was guarding, another looted everything -- cash, mobile phones and ice creams," said Narender, the owner of ice cream parlour. The CCTV footage from the scene shows the trio filling bags with ice creams and kulfis in a matter of seconds before fleeing on the same motorcycle, police said. The footage from the CCTV camera is being checked and identification process is underway, they said. The shop owner has claimed a total loss of nearly Rs 50,000 to 60,000, including the cost of the looted frozen stock. In another incident, an ice cream seller was robbed by two persons near Shiv Mandir in northwest Delhi's Subhash Place. One of the accused was caught by the public at the spot, police said. The incident took place around 12.30 am on the intervening night of June 21 and 22 when the victim, identified as Roop Lal Prasad (45), was returning home after his routine ice cream sales, they said. As Prasad reached near a sweets shop, one person allegedly grabbed him from behind while the other assaulted him with fists and took away his mobile phone and Rs 520 cash, police said. The victim fell to the ground and sustained a head injury, they said, adding that a PCR call regarding the incident was received at Netaji Subhash Place (NSP) Police Station. "While one of the accused managed to flee, the other was overpowered by locals and handed over to police," said a police officer. The arrested accused has been identified as Suraj (18), a resident of Shakarpur, police said. The robbed amount was recovered from his possession and efforts are underway to nab his associate, they said.