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Hans India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Mass burial case: Govt doesn't have agenda to protect or trap anyone, says G Parameshwara
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Thursday said that the Congress-led government in Karnataka has no agenda to either protect or frame anyone in connection with the mass grave allegations reported from a prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre in Mangaluru district. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Parameshwara said, "Why did we set up the Special Investigation Team (SIT)? As a government, we want the truth to come out, and in that context, we constituted the SIT. Once the SIT completes its investigation and submits the report, the facts of the case will be revealed. That's all we want - and that's what the public wants as well." He emphasised that there is no political motive behind the move. "There is no agenda to shield anyone or trap anyone on the part of the government. No one should view this with the wrong perception," Parameshwara appealed. "My request is simple... We have already stated that the investigation should be transparent. That is the only agenda of the government," he underlined. Commenting on the controversy surrounding SIT Chief DGP Pronab Mohanty's name being shortlisted for central deputation while the investigation into the mass grave case is progressing, Parameshwara said, "There are many misconceptions. The government had decided to appoint a DGP-rank officer to head the investigation, and in that backdrop, Pronab Mohanty was appointed as the SIT chief. Now, if his name appears on the central deputation list, no final decision has been taken yet." "The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), which functions under the Chief Minister, will decide whether to send him on central deputation. We have not made any decision yet. False posts are being circulated on this issue; this is inappropriate. What interest does the government have in this?" he asked. In response to a question, Parameshwara stated, "Until the investigation is complete and the report is submitted, we will not speak on the matter. No one should speculate. We are not driven by curiosity - we only want the truth to emerge. Until then, we won't comment further." Meanwhile, the SIT team has completed the excavation of five burial sites as of Wednesday. The team is expected to dig four more sites on Thursday. SIT Chief Mohanty is stationed in Dharmasthala to oversee the operation. He has stated that, so far, the SIT has not recovered any evidence from the burial sites during digging. On July 11, the unidentified complainant in the case, who had claimed that he was forced to bury several bodies of women who were raped and murdered in Dharmasthala village, appeared before a court in Karnataka's Mangaluru district and recorded his statement. He requested that the police exhume the bodies in his presence. He further alleged that the bodies of the women showed clear signs of sexual assault. They were found without clothes or undergarments and bore injuries, suggesting violent acts.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dayananda won't return as Bengaluru police chief, says home minister Parameshwara
Bengaluru: Home minister G Parameshwara ruled out reinstating B Dayananda as Bengaluru city police commissioner, insisting that although his suspension has been revoked following a cabinet decision, he will not return to his previous post. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "The govt will assign him a post equivalent to his cadre," Parameshwara said. Dayananda was among five senior police officers who were suspended following the June 4 stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Eleven people died in the incident. While the govt rolled back the suspension of four of them, the suspension of additional commissioner (west) Vikash Kumar Vikash remains in effect. Parameshwara said the decision to revoke the suspension was in line with administrative procedures and not a rollback of accountability. "The departmental inquiry will continue," he said. On the lone officer still under suspension, he said, "Since the officer approached CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal), this opportunity was not available. If CAT directs the govt to revoke the suspension like other officers in the incident, then it will be considered." He added that the revocation does not weaken the govt's stand on the incident. "It is not a setback as it was a govt decision," he said. 'Police will act on Ramya's complaint' Parameshwara said police will act on a complaint filed by actor-politician Ramya against fans of actor Darshan, who allegedly issued threats to her. "Such incidents should not happen in future. Today it is Ramya, tomorrow it could be someone else. Somewhere a full stop must be put to such things," he said. Parameshwara added that the police commissioner would issue directions to officials and that he too would ensure such incidents don't recur. Ramya had met commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh Monday and filed a complaint.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
Home Minister directs police to act seriously on drugs
Bengaluru: Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said he has issued directions to all Police Superintendents and Commissionerates across the state to ensure local police stations take drug-related activities seriously and initiate action. The direction follows the recent bust of an MDMA drug manufacturing facility in Mysuru by the Maharashtra police. Acknowledging this as a lapse on part of the local police, he said directions have been given to take action against those officials involved. An MDMA drug manufacturing facility was raided here by Maharashtra police in coordination with the Mysuru City police on Saturday, police sources said. A large quantity of MDMA or ecstasy was seized during the raid, and four people have been arrested and taken to Mumbai, where an FIR had been registered. 'Mumbai police, I believe they caught somebody, either a peddler or a user I don't know exactly and they have traced it back to Mysuru. Obviously, the person whom they have caught has made a statement that it (MDMA) was outsourced from Mysuru. They have come in search of it and found that some people were doing this in a shed in Mysuru,' Parameshwara said. Addressing reporters here, he said, 'The question is how porous we are in terms of looking at all these things. That is why I have given very strict instructions to our commissionerate in Mysuru, also generally throughout the state. Every SP has been sensitised now and every commissionerate has been given very strict instructions that such things do not happen. Otherwise, what is the use of us being there as police?' Expressing concern over the production of MDMA at a facility in Mysuru, the Home Minister said he has sought action against the officials at the local police station. 'Because, if the jurisdictional police are not aware of such activities and if some other agency or other state police come and raid and make arrests, naturally it shows lapses. So I have asked for action to be taken and also to sensitise the police across the state to take the drug related activities seriously,' he added. Following the raid, Inspector of Narasimharaja Police Station, Lakshmikant Talwar, was suspended pending a departmental inquiry, officials said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
MDMA drug lab busted in Mysuru, Mumbai cops lead raid with Karnataka Police support
An illegal MDMA (Ecstasy) drug manufacturing unit was busted in Mysuru on Saturday by the Maharashtra police, working in close coordination with the Mysuru City police. The joint operation led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of the synthetic drug and the arrest of four individuals, who have since been taken to Mumbai for further investigation. A drug lab was busted by Karnataka and Mumbai Police in a joint operation held at Mysuru. (Representational Image) Also Read - New traffic curbs on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road to ease congestion, key diversions in place Sources in the police department confirmed that the facility was actively producing MDMA, a powerful psychoactive substance banned under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The raid was the result of actionable intelligence obtained during an earlier arrest made by the Mumbai police, which subsequently led them to the Mysuru location. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, addressing reporters in Davangere on Sunday, confirmed the development and expressed serious concern over the discovery. "A drug manufacturing centre for MDMA was unearthed in Mysuru through an operation conducted by Mumbai police with support from our local police. Some people have been apprehended. This is extremely alarming," he said. Also Read - Dharmasthala mass burial allegations: SIT steps-up probe, forensic surveys likely soon He further added that while the initial probe was led by Maharashtra authorities, the Karnataka police would conduct a parallel investigation. "Since this occurred in our jurisdiction, we need to find out how long this unit was operating, whether it had been active for more than the 20 days initially suspected, and to whom the drugs were being supplied. All these details will be examined thoroughly," Parameshwara said. Meanwhile, in an unrelated but simultaneous effort to clamp down on drug networks, Bengaluru Police conducted a surprise sweep across 13 police station limits in the city's North Division on Sunday. The operation, officials said, was part of an intensified campaign against suspected drug dealers and habitual offenders. As many as 106 individuals were picked up for questioning during the checks. These included those previously booked in drug-related cases, known drug users, and others whose activities had raised suspicions. Police collected updated information about their movements, employment status, court case appearances, and any outstanding warrants. (With ANI inputs)
News18
3 days ago
- News18
4 Arrested, Cop Suspended As Multi-Crore Drug Manufacturing Facility Busted In Mysuru
Last Updated: Maharashtra police arrived in Mysuru after receiving a tip-off from an accused, suspecting the drug network was supplying to various states from Mysuru A major drug-manufacturing facility, reportedly producing MDMA (ecstasy) worth crores, was raided on the outskirts of Mysuru on Saturday, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The operation was led by the Maharashtra police in coordination with the Mysuru City police and the raid, conducted near the Ring Road in the Belavatta area, uncovered a significant quantity of the illicit substance. The arrested individuals have been taken to Mumbai, where an FIR had already been registered at the Sakinaka police station. Maharashtra police reportedly arrived in Mysuru after receiving a tip-off from an accused, suspecting the drug network was supplying to various states from Mysuru. They conducted the late-night operation with the assistance of Mysuru police. In swift disciplinary action following the raid, Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar ordered the suspension of Narasimharaja Police Station Inspector Lakshmikant Talwar, pending a departmental inquiry. The suspension comes amidst concerns over the failure to detect and prevent such a large-scale drug manufacturing operation within his jurisdiction. City Crime Branch (CCB) Inspector Shabbir Hussain has been given additional charge of the Narasimharaja Police Station. Karnataka home minister Dr G Parameshwara acknowledged the discovery of the MDMA drug-manufacturing unit in Mysuru. He stated that the Mumbai Police had received information after arresting an accused, which led them to Mysuru. 'Mumbai police came to Mysuru based on the information. They requested our police for assistance and made the arrests," said Parameshwara, expressing serious concern over the incident: 'This is indeed a worry." The minister assured that further action would be taken. 'Karnataka police will also investigate this matter. This has happened in our state," he emphasised. He added that the investigation would delve into where the drugs were being supplied from Mysuru and whether this was a new operation. While initial reports suggested the operation had been ongoing for about 20 days, Parameshwara indicated it might have been active even longer. 'Our police will also investigate this," he reiterated. view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 11:12 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.
