Varthur Kodi Circle in Whitefield to be named after Madhukar Shetty
Statue proposal dropped
Bengaluru: BBMP had decided to rename the Varthur Kodi Circle in Whitefield after late IPS officer Madhukar Shetty, and to build his statue there.
The family members of Madhukar Shetty and officers, who have worked with him, welcomed the decision to rename the major circle after him.
However, they have asked not to build his statue utilising funds reserved for development works. After discussion, his family and these officers have conveyed to BBMP that Madhukar Shetty did not like building statues using public money. Therefore it will be inappropriate to build his statue by public fund.
Madhukar Shetty was known as an efficient and forthright police officer. BBMP had decided to name the important circle in the IT hub of the city to recognise his services and to inspire young officers to follow his ideals. After the request from his family and other officers, BBMP in consultation with the local corporator, has decided to only rename the circle after the late IPS officer and drop the idea of building the statue.
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NIA registers case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal
New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday registered a case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal, officials said.
The move came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, they said.
In pursuance to the home ministry's order, the anti-terror agency on Sunday registered a case, which was originally filed at Uttar Kashi police station, Bhangar division, Kolkata on Saturday, and took up the investigation, an NIA spokesperson said in a late night statement.
"The case pertains to recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property," the spokesperson said.
Earlier in the day, the Election Commission had directed the West Bengal Police to launch a special drive to arrest those involved in illegal manufacturing of crude bombs in the poll-bound state, an official said.
It asserted that all cases related to the making of any such explosive would be probed by the National Investigation Agency, the official said.
The directive came after the police recovered a large number of crude bombs from the house of a person, allegedly a TMC worker, at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, days ahead of the second and final phase of the assembly polls in the state.
The explosives were recovered during a search at the residence of Rafikul Islam following specific inputs, the official said.
The poll panel also issued a warning to senior police officers across the state over any lapse in maintaining law and order before the April 29 polling.
The first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
A record 93.19 per cent turnout has been recorded in the first round of polling. Bhangar will vote in the second phase.
