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Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Deccan Herald
College student arrested for abetting classmate's suicide in Bengaluru
CK Baba, Superintendent of Police (Bengaluru Rural), told DH that Chiranth, who was named in the FIR, was placed under arrest and is currently in judicial custody.


News18
4 days ago
- News18
On CCTV, Three Masked Men Rob Bengaluru Jewellery Store At Gunpoint
Last Updated: Three masked robbers barged into a jewellery shop in Bengaluru's Magadi Road, threatened the staff at gunpoint, and escaped with jewellery worth Rs 18 lakh. In a shocking incident, three masked robbers barged into a jewellery shop in Bengaluru's Madanayakanahalli area, threatened the staff at gunpoint, and escaped with 184 grams of jewellery, estimated to be worth Rs 18 lakh. The incident took place at the Ram Jewellers in Bhairaveshwara complex on Magadi Road on Thursday night. As the owner was preparing to shut the shop for the day, the masked robbers barged in, brandishing their firearms, and started looting the ornaments on the display table. One of the accused climbed on top of the table and began looting the jewellery from the wall cases. They also pushed aside the bank staff, whose screams alerted other shopkeepers. However, the robbers made off with the jewellery by the time anyone arrived to intervene. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. In a cinema-style #robbery onJuly 24 at Shri Ram #Jewellers in Madanayakanahalli on the outskirts of #Bengaluru city, masked men stormed into a jewellery shop & looted 184gms #gold at gunpoint (prima facie suggests toy gun) before fleeing the is on. @bngdistpol — Yasir Mushtaq (@path2shah) July 26, 2025 As per the video, the robbers managed to enter and rob the shop in a matter of 18 seconds. They had arrived in a Maruti Swift car. The accused, who reportedly brought a toy gun and a rope, escaped after placing the jewellery into six trays and stuffing them into a gunny bag. A case has been registered at the Madanayakanahalli police station. 'On the 24th night, an armed robbery case was reported in Madanayakanahalli Police Station, where 3 people barged into the jewellery shop around 10 pm. Within 15-16 seconds, they pushed aside people in the shop and took away 184 grams of jewellery," Bengaluru SP CK Baba told news agency ANI. He also mentioned that one of the accused used a toy gun to scare the bank staff during the robbery. 'Four special teams have been formed to nab the accused. We have clues, and we are working on it. Shortly, we will come back positively in this case," he further said. A few individuals are currently being questioned in connection with the case. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


Hans India
08-07-2025
- Hans India
Three Nigerians arrested; drugs worth Rs 4 cr seized
Bengaluru: Three Nigerians were arrested and 2.8 kg of synthetic narcotics were seized near Kempegowda International Airport, police said on Monday. Nearly 400 kg of hydro ganja was also recovered from them, police said and estimated the value of the drugs be worth over Rs 4 crore. According to Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police C K Baba, the foreign nationals had arrived in India on medical visas and were found to be overstaying. 'Based on credible intelligence and surveillance of suspect movements, our team identified suspicious activity involving the movement of foreign nationals,' Baba told reporters. During a search of their residence at Rajanukunte, police seized 2.8 kg of MDMA crystals, approximately 400 kg of hydro Ganja, over Rs 2 lakh in cash, seven mobile phones, packaging materials, and a weighing machine. Preliminary investigation revealed the accused had entered India via Delhi in December 2024, citing 'medical reasons'. After completing their stay in the capital, they travelled to Bengaluru, where they were allegedly operating from. 'They concealed the drugs within cardboard sheets used for packing clothes and transported them discreetly from one location to another,' Baba said.


India Today
07-07-2025
- India Today
Bengaluru police arrest 3 Nigerians in drug racket, seize Rs 4.5 crore MDMA stash
Bengaluru Rural Police uncovered a massive drug racket in the Rajanakunte area, arresting three foreign nationals and seizing MDMA and other contraband valued at over Rs 4.5 crore. The operation, carried out based on credible intelligence, revealed a well-organised network operating out of a rented on surveillance of suspicious movements, the police raided the residence where the three accused, all Nigerian nationals, were the search, officials found 2.8 kg of MDMA crystals, 350-400 g of hydro ganja, over Rs 2 lakh in cash, seven mobile phones, packing materials, and a weighing machine. The accused, who had come to India on medical grounds in December and later moved to Bengaluru, were allegedly overstaying their visas. Superintendent of Police (Bengaluru Rural) CK Baba said, 'They used to hide the drugs in cardboard boxes of clothes and move them discreetly. To avoid detection, they rented the house under someone else's name and even appointed a security guard to mimic airport-like security.'The investigation revealed that the accused packed and delivered the drugs from their residence, concealing them in cardboard sheets used for shipping ready-made garments like shirts and pants. Police suspect the trio is part of a larger network and are interrogating them to trace other members and the full extent of the have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is underway.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Karnataka#Bengaluru


India Today
01-07-2025
- India Today
Decomposed body found in sack near Bengaluru drain, second case in recent days
A decomposed body stuffed inside a gunny bag was found near a drainage canal in a remote area in Bengaluru Rural district. The discovery has led to a police investigation into what is believed to be a suspected murder. The identity of the deceased and the motive remain suspect the crime took place elsewhere and that the body was later brought to the spot close to Bashettihalli in Doddaballapur Taluk, and dumped. Officers from Doddaballapur Rural Police Station, led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravi and Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police CK Baba, visited the scene, and confirmed that the incident is being treated as suspicious. Forensic teams have been deployed to examine the area and collect of Police CK Baba said, 'The offence appears to have occurred elsewhere. The body was packed, brought here, and dumped near a drain. From the main road, you have to go inside, it's an isolated area. The gunny bag with the body was thrown into the drain,' he said. He added that the victim appeared to be a male, likely a Hindu, aged between 35 and 40. The SP further said, 'Though we received information about it this morning, the death seems to have occurred at least a week ago. The body was completely decomposed, possibly more than a week old.'Baba also noted that the remote location made it difficult for anyone to notice the body. 'Since it was dumped next to a large drain, people could not smell it easily. Also, the road leading to the spot is rarely used. One would have to step into the drain and cross it to reach the location. So, it seems like a well-planned move to dispose of the body in a secluded place,' he further stated that there is no CCTV at the location of the drain itself, but the police are reviewing footage from surrounding areas in an attempt to trace movements related to the incident follows a similar case in Bengaluru, where the body of a woman was found dumped in a garbage truck on June 29. Police arrested 33-year-old Shamsuddin from Assam, her live-in partner. According to police sources, their relationship had recently become strained due to arguments, reportedly linked to the woman's alcohol use and late-night phone calls. On the night of the incident, Shamsuddin allegedly returned home drunk, and after an altercation, strangled her to death.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka