Man arrested for allegedly stabbing parents to death in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his parents to death at their residence in Vignana Nagar under the HAL Police Station limits on Wednesday, police said.
The victims have been identified as Naveen Chandra Bhat, 60, a retired Navy Captain, and his wife Dr Shyamala Bhat, 55, a dentist.
Police said the accused, Rohan Chandra Bhat, allegedly attacked his parents with a knife over a family dispute.
"The accused is alleged to have stabbed both his parents with a knife with the intention to kill them following a domestic issue," a police officer said.
The two were rushed to Manipal Hospital for treatment but succumbed to their injuries.
Based on a complaint lodged by a resident of the same apartment complex, a case of murder was registered at HAL Police Station.
The accused has been taken into custody and will be produced before the jurisdictional court.
"The exact motive behind the crime is yet to be ascertained," the officer said.
The bodies have been shifted to the mortuary at Bowring Hospital. Police said the post-mortem examination will be conducted after the couple's daughter, who is travelling from the US, arrives in the city.
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Min. Priyank Kharge to expresses concern over implementation of VB-G Ram G
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the proposed VB-G Ram G scheme, stating that the MNREGA programme, which has been a lifeline for rural India for nearly two decades, appears to be facing an uncertain future.
Speaking to media, Kharge said that as March 31 draws to a close, there is no clarity on the rollout of the new scheme from April 1. He pointed out that the central government has not yet issued the necessary guidelines for implementing the scheme for rural workers and villages.
He criticised the Centre for its lack of preparedness, stating that there is no clarity on fund allocation, no final parameters for classifying gram panchayats, and key processes such as social audits have not been defined.
Kharge said the situation comes at a critical time, as summer marks a peak period for rural employment demand, when many people depend heavily on wage employment for their livelihood.
He added that reports have emerged of delays in approvals and families not receiving work despite demand.
He further alleged that the Centre’s move to shift from a statutory employment guarantee to a rule-based allocation system is already showing negative consequences.
Kharge also raised concerns over provisions such as a mandatory 60-day halt during agricultural seasons, which he said would further limit employment opportunities for rural workers.
The BJP-led central government had claimed that the new scheme would transform rural India, but in reality it is turning out to be detrimental to people’s livelihoods, he said.
“The crisis in rural India due to the stalling of MNREGA is beginning to unfold. Given the Centre’s past record in handling such situations, there is growing concern over the impact on rural livelihoods,” Kharge said.
