770-kg explosives found at residences of RSS leader in Kerala ahead of LS polls
Kannur: In a significant operation, the Kerala Police have uncovered a substantial cache of 770 kg explosives from the residences of a local Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader and his relative in Poyiloor, Kannur district.
The explosives were discovered at the homes of Vadakayil Pramod, a local RSS leader, and his relative Vadakayil Shanta. Pramod, who is currently absconding, is believed to be connected to the seized materials.
The operation was led by Kolavalloor Police Inspector Sumeet Kumar and Sub-Inspector Sobin, initiated based on confidential information received by the police. The significant seizure has prompted the police to launch legal proceedings, with two cases registered in connection with the incident.
"Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosives were intended for illegal distribution," Kolavalloor Police was quoted as saying to Maktoob. "Efforts are being intensified to ensure the safety and security of the region amidst these concerning developments."
However, speaking to Vartha Bharati over a phone call, Kolavalloor SHO stated that while the reports of the recovery were true, he added that the explosives were meant to be used for firecrackers during the Ugadi festival. He also added that Pramod was arrested.
The SHO also confirmed that Pramod was linked to RSS and was one of their local leaders.
The discovery of such a substantial quantity of explosives had sparked alarm among locals, especially as the Lok Sabha elections draw near.
Last year, another incident involving RSS-affiliated individuals making bombs resulted in severe injuries. A youth named Vishnu (20), associated with the RSS, suffered grave injuries after an explosion occurred during bomb-making near Eranjolipalam in Kannur. Vishnu's hands were severely injured in the blast, which occurred while he was making a bomb in a field near his residence.
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BJP leader Devaraje Gowda remanded to judicial custody in molestation and rape case
Hassan (Karnataka), May 11: BJP leader and advocate G Devaraje Gowda, arrested for alleged molestation and rape, was on Saturday remanded to 14 days judicial custody.
The BJP leader was arrested at the Gulihal toll gate by the Hiriyur Police in Chitradurga district late Friday night. He was arrested on a tip-off by the Hassan Police.
Earlier on Saturday, he was taken to Holenarasipura in Hassan district, where the incident had allegedly taken place, for questioning, police said.
He was then produced before a Magistrate, who remanded him to 14 days' judicial custody.
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An FIR was registered against Gowda on a complaint by a 36-year-old woman from Hassan district, who alleged that he molested and raped her on the pretext of helping her sell her property.
A case of molestation was registered against Gowda on April 1. On Friday, the woman once again approached the police and alleged that she was also raped by him, a police officer told PTI.
The Holenarasipur police arrived in Chitradurga on Saturday morning. After the legal process, the Hiriyur police handed over Gowda to Holenarasipura police.
Gowda had unsuccessfully contested the 2023 assembly election on the BJP ticket and was defeated by JD(S) MLA and former minister H D Revanna.
He had also claimed that he alerted the BJP leadership last year about Prajwal Revanna's alleged sexual abuse of several women, and cautioned the saffron party not to give a Lok Sabha ticket to the JD(S) MP from Hassan.
