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Hans India
04-08-2025
- Hans India
Youth assaulted for posting girl's photo on WhatsApp, video goes viral
Ballari: Ina shocking incident, a 19-year-old youth was brutally assaulted by a group of students in Ballari for allegedly posting a minor girl's photo as his WhatsApp status. The incident occurred on July 27 at the premises of an ITI college near Radio Park in Ballari city. The victim, identified as Doddbasava, had uploaded a photograph of a minor girl on his WhatsApp status. This act reportedly angered the girl's elder brother, who confronted him about it. The verbal altercation between the two soon escalated. Later that day, the girl's brother, accompanied by a group of friends, allegedly attacked Doddbasava inside the college premises. The group, reportedly consisting of 10 individuals, including the girl's brother, mercilessly beat him using their hands, legs, a cricket bat, and even a belt. The assault was so severe that Doddbasava sustained injuries on his lips, jaw, chest, ribs, and waist. Shockingly, the entire assault was video recorded by the girl's brother and the footage has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation. Following the incident, a case was registered at the Cowl Bazaar Police Station against ten individuals, including Shashikumar and Saikumar. Police have arrested all the accused, who are said to be students of the same college. The victim, Doddbasava, who is also a student, received medical treatment and has been discharged from the hospital. The incident has sparked outrage across the city, with many calling for strict action against the attackers. The viral video has raised serious concerns about student violence and misuse of social media in educational spaces.
News18
24-07-2025
- News18
Two robbers shot at in Karnatakas Dharwad
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Hubballi/Dharwad (Karnataka), Jul 24 (PTI) Two suspected robbers were shot at when they tried to escape from the police in the wee hours of Thursday, near the Police Training School here, said Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N Shashikumar. The incident happened at Vidyanagar police station limits. According to Shashikumar, a Doordarshan employee was returning home on his bike when armed robbers tried to intercept and rob him on Wednesday night. He escaped and reported to the police. Police swung into action and nabbed one of the accused, Hussainsab Kanavalli. He is a notorious criminal wanted in more than 35 theft cases across Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra, the official said. Interrogation of Kanavalli led police to the hideout of the remaining gang members. When Kanavalli was taken to the hideout, he reportedly attacked the policemen and escaped. A scuffle broke out and two other accussed — Vijay Annigeri and Muzammil Saudagar — tried to flee. Police sub-inspector Mallikarjun warned them and, in self-defence, fired at their legs, Shashikumar said. Both accused are residents of Rajiv Gandhi Nagar and are said to be part of an organised burglary gang. Investigations revealed that the gang avoided phone conversations and used Instagram messages to plan their operations, attempting to elude police surveillance. Shashikumar visited the Dharwad District Hospital and enquired about the condition of Mallikarjun and Constable Ishaq, who sustained injuries during the operation. He also enquired about Annigeri and Saudagar, who are being treated under tight police security. Shashikumar said that the trio had attempted to snatch the bike from the Doordarshan employee and their attempt failed. Based on a tip-off, police teams from three stations in Dharwad set up checkposts and managed to apprehend Kanavalli. However, he escaped while being taken to the hideout to identify the other suspects. A search operation is underway to trace him, the police officer said. PTI GMS KH view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 13:00 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.
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Setting a clear goal, confidence will simplify the path to success, students told
Setting a clear goal combined with self-confidence will simplify the path to success in competitive examinations, Police Commissioner of Hubballi-Dharwad N. Shashikumar has said. He was inaugurating Gurudev Sambhrama, a felicitation programme organised by Gurudev IAS, KAS and Banking Academy, in Dharwad recently. Engaging students in a discussion on do's and don'ts while preparing for competitive examinations, Mr. Shashikumar gave valuable insights to the aspirants. Commercial Tax Officer Santosh Kumar R. emphasised that studying according to the prescribed syllabus will enable them to qualify for multiple positions. He told them to make dedicated efforts and not get disheartened by initial failures. He also advised them to meticulously follow all Central and State government notifications. Presiding over the felicitation programme, director of the institute Akhilkumar R. Halagatti said that while everyone will have one challenge or the other in the family, the aspirants will have to set their priorities right and be persistent in their efforts in order to excel in competition. Mr. Halagatti said that over 500 students of the institute have secured different positions in government sector, since the date of its inception. In the event attended by around 1,500 aspirants of competitive examinations, successful candidates and faculty members of the institute were felicitated. Administrator Shankar R. Hanchi and others were present.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Time of India
Davanagere youth ends life after losing Rs 18 lakh in betting
Davanagere: A 25-year-old printing press worker, Shashikumar Ritti from Saraswathi Nagar in Davanagere, took his own life on July 3 after suffering losses of Rs 18 lakh through an online gambling application. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now SP Uma Prashant confirmed this as the district's first such incident. His initial Rs 500 wager escalated to Rs 5,000, culminating in a deceptive display of Rs 19 crore winnings. KTJ Nagar police reported he died by hanging after failing to withdraw the funds. He previously filed a complaint at CEN police station in Davanagere on May 14, 2025. After authorities failed to trace the suspects, he made several visits to check progress and expressed his disappointment through social media, seeking attention from senior officials. The family, including his parents and brother, are facing significant hardship following his death, as Shashikumar was the primary breadwinner who supported their daily needs. His parents feel bereft following his passing. Before his death, Shashikumar wrote to MP Prabha Mallikarjun and the judiciary members. His letter detailed widespread fraud through online betting applications, mentioning numerous victims and insufficient action against offenders. In his final note, Shashikumar Ritti called for banning betting applications to prevent future tragedies. He addressed his concerns about deceptive betting practices to the district collector, the judiciary, and MP Prabha Mallikarjun. His last selfie videos have appeared on social media. The victim, who worked at a printing press, began using betting applications last year through a mobile link. Early wins encouraged further participation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite the application showing large winnings, he could not withdraw the money. Regular pressure from private lenders contributed to his decision to end his life. SP Uma Prashant confirmed recovering the death note from Shashikumar, noting it did not identify the fraudulent application. Police have seized his mobile phone for investigation and continue raising public awareness about online gambling risks. This represents the district's first documented case. "We urge youth to avoid quick-money schemes and focus on legitimate work, cautioning against trusting applications promising large returns," the SP advised.
New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Achyuth Kumar, Sharanya Shetty team up for murder mystery, Kaunteya
Sharanya, who plays a crime reporter, adds, 'My character shares a strong emotional arc with her father. It's powerful and layered.' The film's muhurat was held at Kanteerava Studio with notable industry figures in attendance. Veteran actor Shashikumar gave the clap for the first shot, while writer V Nagendra Prasad and lyricist V Manohar kicked off filming duties. Kaunteya is set to begin shooting on June 9 in Bengaluru and Mysore. 'There are no songs — the re-recording will be crucial to the narrative,' Chandrhasa noted. Produced by debutant BK Srinivas, the film also features Bigg Boss fame Neethu in the role of a police officer. The crew includes PL Ravi as cinematographer, BJ Bharath, who takes charge of the background score, dialogue writer Har Mahadev and editor Anuranjan.
