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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Top officials meet to discuss expansion of RSP, Rourkela airport
ROURKELA: Senior officials of the Odisha government, Union Ministry of Steel and SAIL met here on Thursday to discuss issues related to the expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) and the city airport. The meeting, presided over by joint secretary of the Union Steel Ministry Abhijit Narendra, also discussed rehabilitation of displaced persons of RSP and generation of employment. Ways for amicable and peaceful solutions to acquire land for expansion of RSP from the current 4.5 MTPA to 9.3 MTPA along with pending rehabilitation issues of the displaced persons were discussed. For its expansion, RSP requires around 1,200 acre of land which it claims was technically acquired 65 years ago, but is in occupation of about 300 families in eight hamlets. Narendra also interacted with some displaced persons of RSP, their representatives and affected villagers and heard their grievances and demands. He assured them to collectively find solutions. After the meeting, Revenue Divisional Commissioner (North) Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav informed mediapersons about the expansion plan of RSP with investment of about Rs 30,000 crore. It would create new employment opportunities and also help in growth of the Rourkela city. Jadhav said those affected by the upcoming expansion project of RSP would be rehabilitated. The old pending issues of displaced persons would also be addressed. Among others, Sundargarh collector Manoj S Mahajan, DIG (Western Range) Brijesh Rai, Rourkela ADM Ashutosh Kulkarni, SP Nitesh Wadhwani and RSP director-in-charge Atul Verma attended the meeting. Notably on June 26, Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Union Tribal Affairs Minister and Sundargarh MP Jual Oram and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had held a high-level meeting at Delhi with officials of the Odisha government, Steel Ministry and SAIL to discuss expansion of RSP and the Rourkela airport.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Hans India
Moodabidri lecturers held for rape in Bengaluru
In a shocking case that has rocked the education community, Marathahalli Police have arrested two lecturers of a reputed college in Moodabidri and their friend for allegedly raping a former student after luring her to Bengaluru and blackmailing her with threats of releasing videos. The accused have been identified as Narendra (Physics lecturer), Sandeep (Biology lecturer) and their friend Anoop. The survivor, a former student of the same college, had approached the Karnataka State Women's Commission after enduring repeated harassment and threats. According to the FIR, the victim first came in contact with Narendra during her studies in Moodabidri when he promised to help her with study notes. Gradually, the two began chatting frequently. Narendra allegedly used this pretext to gain her trust and later invited her to Bengaluru, saying he would help her academically. However, after bringing her to his friend Anoop's rented room in Marathahalli, Narendra allegedly sexually assaulted her and threatened her not to reveal the crime to anyone. The nightmare didn't end there. Sandeep, another lecturer who got wind of the assault, began contacting the student. When she resisted, he allegedly threatened her that he had photos and videos with Narendra and would make them public if she didn't comply. Sandeep too allegedly raped her, taking her again to Anoop's room where he committed the crime. Later, Anoop himself joined the cycle of intimidation, telling the victim that CCTV cameras had recorded her visit to his room. Using this, he allegedly coerced her into silence and sexually assaulted her too. Initially, the victim, terrified of the threats, stayed silent. But when the harassment became unbearable, she confided in her parents during a visit to Bengaluru. The parents immediately approached the Women's Commission, which arranged counselling and directed her to file a police complaint. The police have now booked all three accused under relevant sections of rape, criminal intimidation, and conspiracy. The victim, who completed her studies in Moodabidri, is currently pursuing an engineering course in Ramanagara. It is alleged that the lecturers kept in touch with her through Instagram and chats to trap her. All three accused have been arrested and an investigation is underway. This disturbing incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for stricter background checks and monitoring mechanisms in colleges to prevent abuse of power by faculty members and to ensure the safety and dignity of students.
Hindustan Times
16-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Lecturers, aide held for raping 19-yr-old student in Bengaluru
Two lecturers of a privatecollege and their friend have been arrested for raping and blackmailing a 19-year-old woman on the pretext of academic assistance, police said on Tuesday. The accused professor took the woman to his friend's house in Marathahalli and then raped her. (PTI) According to police, the accused, identified as Narendra K, (27), a physics lecturer and Sandeep BN, (28), a biology lecturer from a college in Moodabidri, Dakshina Kannada district, and their friend R Anoop (27), a software engineer, were arrested in Bengaluru after the woman submitted a complaint to the Karnataka State Women's Commission on July 10. ALSO READ | Lecturer boasts about raping student to colleagues, 2 more rape her in Bengaluru According to her complaint, the woman, a student from the same college, visited Bengaluru for some work in February, when on the pretext of sharing academic notes, Narendra took her to Anoop's house in Marathahalli, and raped her. He then threatened the student against informing anyone about the incident, police said citing her complaint. After the incident, Sandeep allegedly started blackmailing her seeking sexual favours. When she resisted, he allegedly threatened to release photos and videos of her with Narendra, which were reportedly in his possession, and sexually assaulted her again at Anoop's place in Mayon at least four different occasions, police said. 'We arrested all three accused on Monday on charges of raping and threatening the 19-year-old woman,' Marathahalli police inspector BK Chetan said. 'We have booked them under BNS section 63 (rape) and launched an investigation,' he added. Police also said that they are now investigating whether the accused targeted any other students.
News18
15-07-2025
- News18
Bengaluru College Student Alleges Rape, Blackmail, Threats; 2 Lecturers Among 3 Arrested
One of the accused allegedly contacted the female student, threatening her by claiming he had CCTV footage of her being raped. The country is still reeling from the shock of the Balasore incident, where a female student from the FM college died after she self-immolated after no action was taken against the professor who allegedly harassed her. Another disturbing incident has now emerged from a college in Karnataka where three people have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a college student, including two lecturers. In Bengaluru, three individuals from a reputed institution in Moodabidri, including two lecturers, have been apprehended on accusations of repeatedly raping a female student. The Marathahalli police made the arrests following a complaint filed by the victim with the Women's Commission, which subsequently directed her to the police. The accused are identified as Narendra, a Physics lecturer, Sandeep, a Biology lecturer, and Anoop, a friend of the lecturers. According to the complaint, Narendra initially contacted the student under the guise of providing academic notes and assistance. He gradually developed a rapport through chatting, eventually taking her to his friend Anoop's room in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, where he allegedly raped her and threatened her to keep silent about the incident. A few days later, Sandeep, the Biology lecturer, allegedly attempted to assault the student as well. When she resisted, he reportedly blackmailed her, claiming he had photos and videos of her with Narendra. Fearing the consequences, the victim was allegedly raped by Sandeep too. The room where the assault allegedly occurred belonged to Anoop. Following these traumatic events, the student confided in her parents, who approached the Women's Commission. This led to the registration of a case at the Marathahalli police station and the subsequent arrests. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 13:28 IST 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.
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Indian Express
College lecturers among 3 arrested for blackmailing and raping college student in Bengaluru: police
Two lecturers of a private college in Karnataka and their friend have been arrested for allegedly raping one of their students by blackmailing her with some of her private videos and photographs, the Bengaluru police said. Ramesh Banoth, Joint Commissioner of Police, East, confirmed the arrests on Tuesday, adding that the Marthahalli police were investigating the case of rape and blackmail registered against the accused. The arrested accused are Narendra and Sandeep, both lecturers, and their friend Anoop, a resident of Bengaluru. According to a police officer, the student was initially befriended by Narendra, who offered to share study notes with her and maintained frequent communication with her. When she visited Bengaluru for work, Narendra allegedly lured her to Anoop's house in Marathahalli under the pretense of providing additional notes, where he allegedly raped her and warned her against revealing the incident to anyone. Later, Narendra allegedly boasted about the sexual assault to his colleague Sandeep. Sandeep then allegedly began blackmailing the student, demanding sexual favours. Anoop came to know about it and allegedly blackmailed her, stating that he had installed cameras and that they had captured videos of Narendra and Sandeep sexually assaulting her. Then he allegedly sexually assaulted her. A police officer said that unable to endure the continued harassment, the student confided in her parents about her ordeal. Her family approached the Karnataka State Commission for Women for help. Acting on the commission's directive, the Marathahalli police registered a case of rape and blackmail against the trio. Nagalakshmi Choudhary, Chairperson of Karnataka State Commission for Women, said, 'One after the other, they have blackmailed the victim and exploited her. There is Instagram and Facebook involved in the crime. While she was suffering with the trauma, after she informed her parents, they approached the commission. I request children to speak to their parents and they need to act or will be the victims of such traps. She is continuing her education and it is important for me to ensure she will do well.'
