Three held for robbery at businessman's house in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Three men were arrested for allegedly robbing gold jewellery and cash worth lakhs from the house of a real estate businessman here by posing as policemen and entering the premises on the pretext of checking CCTV footage in connection with a case, police said on Tuesday.
With the arrest of the accused, out of the robbed assets, 429 grams of gold jewellery and Rs 10 lakh in cash, worth a total of Rs 52.90 lakh, have been seized, they said.
The matter came to light on February 16 when the resident of BEL Layout here lodged a complaint at Byadarahalli police station here, police said.
According to the complaint, while he and his wife were at home that afternoon, a man introduced himself as a Police Sub-Inspector from Yelahanka police station and said he wanted to check the CCTV footage of the house in connection with a case under investigation.
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When the victim told him that he didn't know to operate the CCTV monitor, the accused brought one of his associates who pretended to operate the CCTV monitor, he alleged.
After locking the door, the accused in uniform threatened the complainant and his wife with a knife, tied their hands and legs, a senior police officer said.
The accused then robbed about 677 grams of various gold ornaments kept in a cupboard in a room, Rs 20 lakh cash and two mobile phones before fleeing, he said.
During the investigation, police gathered information that the main accused involved in the robbery was released on parole from Hindalga Jail in Belagavi. After committing the robbery at the house in Bengaluru, he returned to jail, he added.
Later, he was taken into police custody, during which he revealed the names of two other associates, police said.
He also disclosed that part of the robbed jewellery had been kept in one of his associates' house in Shivamogga while the remaining was hidden at his house in RR Nagar, they said.
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
