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Deccan Herald
01-08-2025
- Deccan Herald
No central deputation for Dharmasthala SIT chief yet: HM Parameshwara
Mohanty, a 1994-batch Karnataka-cadre officer, is the Director General of Police, Internal Security Division. He also heads the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged mass killings in Dharmasthala.
Deccan Herald
30-07-2025
- Deccan Herald
Dharmasthala 'mass burials': SIT exhumes four sites
Mangaluru: Special Investigation Team (SIT) resumed the exhumation process at four sites inside the forest near bathing ghat on the banks of Netravathy river identified by complainant-witness as part of a probe into the alleged mass burials in Dharmasthala on Wednesday."No human remains were found at the four sites despite digging up to a depth of six feet. But we found a PAN card with the name of a male and a Rupay debit card with a woman's name at the site close to the bathing ghat," sources in SIT informed. The complainant-witness in all had identified 12 sites inside the forest and another site close to the check dam across Netravathy river. On Wednesday SIT had completed digging at five sites identified inside the forest by complainant-witness who was present along with his advocates. "In all these four sites, we did not come across any evidence of bodies being buried," added sources in the sites were located deep in the forest, SIT had to abandon earth mover. SIT accompanied by complainant-witness entered the forest around 11.15 am. SIT with the help of 20 labourers was forced to resort to manual digging at the sites using shovels, pickaxes among others. SIT head and Director General of Police (Internal Security Division) Pranav Mohanty, Additional Commissioner of Police (Recruitment) M N Anucheth and Superintendent of Police (Internal Security Division) Jitendra Kumar Dayama visited the forest to witness the progress of exhumation process. Puttur Assistant Commissioner Stella Varghese was also opens office in MangaluruSpecial Investigation Team (SIT) set up to conduct in-depth investigation into the alleged mass burials in Dharmasthala opened its second office at Inspection Bungalow in Mallikatte. A press release stated that those keen on meeting SIT members can visit the SIT office between 10 am to 5 pm. Public keen on sharing information can contact SIT office (0824-2005301) or whatsapp number (8277986369) or via email (sitdps@
Hans India
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Minor boy detained for alleged links to anti-national posts
Kolar: In a sensitive development raising national security concerns, a 15-year-old boy from the KGF taluk in Karnataka's Kolar district has been detained and questioned by officials from the Internal Security Division and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) over alleged involvement in anti-national activities. The minor is accused of sharing social media posts linked to extremist organizations and repeatedly browsing content related to such groups. The boy, a resident of Dyavara Halli village near Bethamangala, was reportedly under surveillance for suspicious online behavior. Authorities claim that the minor had been posting and interacting with material believed to be associated with certain terrorist outfits. Acting on the findings, central and state intelligence officials picked up the boy for interrogation and questioned him for an entire day before handing him over to Bethamangala police. According to police sources, the boy belongs to a Muslim family originally from Ramakuppam in Andhra Pradesh. The family had migrated to Bengaluru's Medahalli area several years ago for work and had recently moved to Kolar district. The boy was working at a local chicken shop near Bethamangala, having joined the job just 20 days prior to his detention. Officials from the central and internal security agencies had reportedly been monitoring his online activity for several days before initiating action. After the preliminary probe, Bethamangala police booked the minor under charges related to sedition and anti-national activity. He is currently being held at the KGF juvenile home. Police say a detailed investigation is underway to determine whether the boy acted independently or was influenced or instructed by external groups. Authorities are also verifying the nature and origin of the content he accessed and shared. Security agencies have not ruled out the possibility of broader connections and are continuing to track digital footprints related to the case.
Deccan Herald
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
After ex-police chief's letter, Karnataka unlikely to disband anti-naxal force fully
Bengaluru: Days before his retirement, former Karnataka police chief Alok Mohan recommended that the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) should be not disbanded completely. .In a letter to the government, Mohan cited a communication from Pronab Mohanty, the head of the Internal Security Division (ISD), raising serious concerns about the move. .DH has seen both letters. .Although the Home Department has not taken up the matter officially, it is likely to consider Mohan's recommendation of disbanding the ANF in a phased manner, according to a well-placed source. .Concerns about the ANF's disbandment have intensified after an IED blast killed three people in Veerabhadravaram, Telangana, about 500 km from the Karnataka border, on May 8. There are also fears that ongoing anti-Naxal operations in Chhattisgarh could push Maoist activity southward into Karnataka. .During this year's budget speech, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the decision to disband the ANF, stating that the Naxal movement had ended in Karnataka. .In January, the last known group of six Maoists in the state surrendered in the presence of the CM. Another Maoist surrendered days later. .Cars plunge into stream, auto-rickshaw driver dies after tree falls on vehicle in his letter, Mohan mentioned seven concerns raised by Mohanty, arguing that while there are currently no active Maoists left in Karnataka, the threat of resurgence remains. .The concerns include: recrudescence of left-wing extremism, the revival of extremist ideologies, the potential reactivation of the Naxal movement, the loss of institutional knowledge, increased vulnerability at the tri-junction (Karnataka-Telangana-Andhra Pradesh border), disruptions to security operations due to intelligence gaps and the potential influx of Maoists and free invites to Naxals. .Mohan's letter stresses that although all active Maoists have surrendered, the ideology exists and could rekindle extreme thoughts, galvanising a new wave of left-wing extremism in the state. .Mohanty's letter noted that ANF staff are especially trained to withstand extreme conditions and taught life-saving skills, which would go to waste if the force is disbanded. .He also flagged increased vulnerability at the tri-junction and warned of an influx of Maoists from neighbouring states. .Further, since the ANF also gathers intelligence in the forest and interacts with tribal communities, dissolving it could create intelligence gaps, the letter says. .Finally, the letter points out that Karnataka's extensive forest cover could give a free pass to Naxals in the ANF's absence.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Operation Sindoor: Karnataka govt cracks down on fake, provocative content online
Bengaluru: In the backdrop of Operation Sindoor and rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Karnataka government has moved to curb the spread of false and provocative content online. The state Home Ministry is holding a high-level meeting with the Internal Security Division (ISD) and the Department of Information Technology to formulate a response. Home Minister G. Parameshwara, speaking to the media in Bengaluru, said, 'I have convened a meeting with the ISD regarding the growing spread of fake news in the state. IT Minister Priyank Kharge will also be participating.' Parameshwara expressed concern over the circulation of misleading and inflammatory content on social media. "Old videos are being reposted, provocative content is being shared, and false narratives are being pushed. The meeting will focus on identifying technical measures to counter this trend," he added. The move comes as the Karnataka Police filed an FIR on Friday against Muneer Khan Qureshi, a resident of Kumbarpet in Kolar, for allegedly calling the Pahalgam terror attack a "pre-planned act" by the central government. According to police, Qureshi uploaded a YouTube video claiming that the attack, which killed 26 people, was orchestrated to polarise Hindu voters ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. In a separate incident, a medical college student in Karnataka was booked for allegedly posting a "pro-Pakistan" message on social media. Following public outrage, especially from Hindu organisations, an FIR was registered under Sections 152 (actions endangering India's sovereignty, unity, and integrity) and 197(3)(5) (imputations prejudicial to national integration) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police said the student later issued a public apology, expressing deep regret. Amid the heightened tensions, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to his supporters not to celebrate his birthday on May 15. 'In this sensitive time, when our soldiers are risking their lives to fight terrorism, I request everyone not to celebrate my birthday,' he said. 'I will not be in town that day. Please refrain from visiting my residence or office, and avoid putting up banners or hoardings. Let us stand united in support of our armed forces and pray for their safe return,' he added.
