AAP denies Congress allegations of free scheme suspension in Delhi
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has vehemently refuted claims made by a defeated Congress candidate alleging the suspension of free electricity schemes in Delhi post the Lok Sabha elections. AAP's State Organizing Secretary, Mohan Dasari, clarified that all pro-people schemes, including free electricity and free travel for women, continue to operate in Delhi.
Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Dasari criticized the Congress for spreading misinformation out of frustration over their electoral defeat.
He said that the success of free projects in Delhi is attributed to resource mobilization and corruption-free governance. Dasari contrasted Delhi's model with the situation in Karnataka, where he said, free projects are implemented at the expense of loans, leading to rampant corruption and tragic consequences like suicides among contractors and officials.
He urged Congress leaders to learn from Delhi's governance model and focus on providing essential services like education, healthcare, and infrastructure, rather than resorting to false accusations. Dasari highlighted achievements such as improved education outcomes, access to quality healthcare, and efficient public services under the AAP government despite challenges from the central government.
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Bengaluru: Four arrested for housebreaking, threats, extortion; fake PSI among accused
Bengaluru: Vidyaranyapura police have arrested four persons, including a man posing as a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), for allegedly breaking into a house, threatening the occupants, and extorting money while wearing police uniforms.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mallikarjuna, Pramod, Vinay, and Hrithik.
Police said the accused had hatched a plan to pose as police personnel, conduct fake raids, and extort money from residents by intimidation.
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According to the police, Mallikarjuna had failed the PSI examination twice and later falsely projected himself as a PSI. He allegedly conducted photo shoots in his hometown, Siraguppa, wearing a police uniform, baton, cap, and shoes, claiming to be serving as a PSI in Bengaluru.
On December 7, the four accused allegedly went to the house of Naveen in the Vidyaranyapura limits, threatened him with a stick and an iron rod, and claimed they had information that he was selling ganja. Under the pretext of searching, they allegedly extorted ₹87,000 through bank transfer, ₹53,000 in cash kept in the house, and ₹2,000 from his wallet.
Following Naveen’s complaint, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an operation, leading to the arrest of all four accused. Police have seized ₹45,000 in cash and the car used to commit the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
