BSY’s Kerala visit triggers curiosity
Bengaluru, Nov 30: BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa’s proposed one week visit to Kerala under the pretext of taking rest following the doctor’s advice before the Winter Session of the Legislature has created curiosity in the political circle.
It is said that Yeddyurappa has taken up the Kerala tour to prepare well for actively participating in the Winter Session and take on the coalition government. Sources said that Yeddyurappa is going to Kerala today to take nature treatment and rest at Kottakkal in Kerala. At a time when rumours are doing rounds that changes would take place in state politics, Yeddyurappa’s visit to Kerala has triggered various discussions.
However, the followers of Yeddyurappa said that he was not going to Kerala for any political activities. He was going for nature treatment. It is said that Yeddyurappa will stay in Kerala for one week and return to Bengaluru on December 8, sources said.
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Bengaluru: Four arrested for housebreaking, threats, extortion; fake PSI among accused
Bengaluru: Vidyaranyapura police have arrested four persons, including a man posing as a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), for allegedly breaking into a house, threatening the occupants, and extorting money while wearing police uniforms.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mallikarjuna, Pramod, Vinay, and Hrithik.
Police said the accused had hatched a plan to pose as police personnel, conduct fake raids, and extort money from residents by intimidation.
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According to the police, Mallikarjuna had failed the PSI examination twice and later falsely projected himself as a PSI. He allegedly conducted photo shoots in his hometown, Siraguppa, wearing a police uniform, baton, cap, and shoes, claiming to be serving as a PSI in Bengaluru.
On December 7, the four accused allegedly went to the house of Naveen in the Vidyaranyapura limits, threatened him with a stick and an iron rod, and claimed they had information that he was selling ganja. Under the pretext of searching, they allegedly extorted ₹87,000 through bank transfer, ₹53,000 in cash kept in the house, and ₹2,000 from his wallet.
Following Naveen’s complaint, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an operation, leading to the arrest of all four accused. Police have seized ₹45,000 in cash and the car used to commit the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
