Former Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao seeks voluntary retirement, writes to state govt
Bengaluru: Additional Director General of Police (Railways) and former Commissioner of Bengaluru Police, Bhaskar Rao has written to the state government requesting the government to relieve him from duty as he wishes to take voluntary retirement from the service.
The former top-cop of the state’s capital has cited ‘personal reasons’ for his decision to avail of voluntary retirement from the police service.
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Speculations are rife that Rao is anticipating entry into politics, hence has come to the decision of taking voluntary retirement. Reports also suggest he is planning to contest for the post of MLA from Malleshwar or Basanagudi assembly constituencies.
An IPS officer of the 1990 batch, Rao has served as the Police Commissioner of Bengaluru and is currently posted as the ADGP of Railway Police.
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“Goli maro…” slogan raised as ABVP-linked group disrupts play at University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A group allegedly linked to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) disrupted a theatre performance at the University of Hyderabad on Sunday evening. The group is also accused of vandalising property and assaulting students.
Slogans such as “Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maro…” were raised during the incident, according to eyewitnesses.
According to the Observer Post, the disruption happened as Mahesh Elkunchwar's play Holi was being staged at the Department of Theatre Arts' GB Hall. The group reportedly objected to certain portions of the play, claiming that some phrases hurt religious sentiments.
According to accounts from those present, the situation escalated when individuals forced their way into the venue after damaging fixtures and breaking glass panels outside the auditorium. Students attempting to intervene were reportedly assaulted, and a guest faculty member was allegedly threatened.
Several students sustained injuries and were provided initial treatment at the campus health centre before being shifted to a nearby hospital.
Police later arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and escorted those inside the hall to safety. Witnesses said tensions remained high, with some members of the group continuing to raise slogans during the evacuation.
