Mysuru to get fully equipped Police Museum: Home Minister G. Parameshwara
Mysuru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara announced that a fully equipped Karnataka Police Museum will be established in Mysuru. He shared the information during his district visit, where he reviewed various police units and facilities.
The minister inspected the KSRP Mounted Police Unit, gathered information from officers and staff, and viewed the artefacts displayed in the Mounted Police Museum. He also paid a surprise visit to the Nazarbad Police Station and conducted an inspection.
Speaking to reporters, he said the Karnataka State Police Department has evolved significantly since its inception, and its historical artefacts and memorabilia must be preserved. In this regard, a modern and well-equipped police museum will be created.
Nazarbad Police Station is one of the oldest in Mysuru. The minister said he had long planned to visit it and added that he personally reviewed the functioning of the station, including record maintenance and storage of arms. He instructed officials to address existing shortcomings. He also spoke directly to a few complainants present at the station.
On online fraud cases, he said victims have been calling the 1930 helpline after being cheated, and in many cases, the fraudsters’ bank accounts have been frozen. He directed officials to follow up on ongoing investigations. He further instructed that a proposal be submitted for the construction of a new building for the Nazarbad Police Station.
The minister also reviewed the functioning of the Police Commissioner’s Office. He noted that cyber fraud cases remain high. Mysuru has witnessed digital arrest scams, investment scams, and other forms of online fraud amounting to nearly Rs 30 crore this year, compared to Rs 40 crore last year. Out of the Rs 30 crore fraud this year, Rs 5 crore has been recovered. Discussions were held on strategies to curb such crimes.
Parameshwara said that individuals based in Bengaluru had been arrested for conducting digital arrest scams targeting people in the United States. He added that cyber labs are being established in every district by the Police Department. Bengaluru already has one functional cyber lab. Technical knowledge and specialised training on cybercrime will be provided to all staff, from constables to senior officers, over the next two years.
Referring to staffing issues, he said the National Police Commission has guidelines on the number of working hours for police personnel, though they cannot always be followed due to practical constraints. Recruitment of PSIs had been halted due to irregularities in the selection process, but the issues have now been resolved. More than 900 PSIs have been sent for training and will join duty in two months. Until then, the department must continue managing with existing resources, he said.
The minister added that awareness programmes on cybercrime are being widely promoted. He noted that educated individuals are often becoming victims of fraud. In a recent incident in Bengaluru, a techie working in a senior position at a software company lost Rs 32 crore to scammers.
South Zone IGP Dr M. B. Boralingaiah, Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, DCP Bindumani, Mysuru District SP Vishnuvardhan, and KPCC spokesperson H. A. Venkatesh were present during the visit.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
