Siddaramaiah announces disbanding of Anti-Naxal Force in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the disbanding of Karnataka’s Anti-Naxal Force, declaring that the state is now free of Naxal activities. The announcement came as part of the state budget presentation for 2025-26, where the Chief Minister highlighted the success of the Naxal Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme in bringing underground Naxals back into the mainstream.
Siddaramaiah stated that during his government’s tenure, six underground Naxals had surrendered before the Naxal Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme Committee. "With this, Karnataka is Naxal-free. Therefore, the Anti-Naxal Force will be disbanded," he said, marking a shift in the state's internal security strategy.
To support the reintegration of surrendered Naxals and improve infrastructure in previously Naxal-affected areas, the government has announced a special package of ₹10 crore. The move aims to ensure that individuals who have given up arms can successfully transition into mainstream society.
In addition to addressing the Naxal issue, the Chief Minister outlined new measures to strengthen law enforcement across the state. He announced that ₹80 crore would be allocated for the establishment of two Indian Reserve Police Forces—one near Kudugurki and another near Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) near Nandi Hills.
Further, the government has also focused on enhancing bomb detection and disposal capabilities in Karnataka. While five Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads are already operational, new squads will be set up in Bellary, Davangere, Mysuru, and Bengaluru Central zones this year to improve preparedness against potential threats.
The Chief Minister reiterated his government's commitment to maintaining peace and order, stating that a zero-tolerance policy would be enforced against those attempting to create unrest in society. He assured that strict and uncompromising action would be taken against any individuals or groups engaging in activities that disturb public harmony.
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NEET student hangs self in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur (PTI): A student preparing for the NEET examination allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a rented room in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday, police said.
According to the police, the student allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using his sister's scarf while one sister was attending coaching classes and the other was in the bathroom.
He had appeared in the NEET UG exam 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak, they said.
Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar said that the deceased, identified as Pradeep Meghwal, was a resident of Kanika ki Dhani village in Jhunjhunu's Gudha Gaudji area.
He had been living in a rented room in Sikar's Jaldhari Nagar area with his two sisters while preparing for NEET over the last three years.
His elder sister later found him hanging and informed the landlord and police after bringing him down, officials said.
The SHO said the body was kept at SK Hospital mortuary, and a postmortem had not been conducted.
The student's father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that Pradeep's NEET examination had gone well and the family was expecting him to score around 650 marks.
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot expressed grief over the incident and linked it to anxiety among students after reports of irregularities and paper leaks in NEET 2026.
Pilot said repeated paper leak incidents and cancellation of examinations were affecting students' mental health and demanded a time-bound investigation and strict action against those responsible.
