CM Siddaramaiah backs FIR against RSS leader, warns action on all hate speeches
Mangaluru (PTI): Defending the police action against RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that an FIR would be registered against anyone delivering hate speeches.
He warned that strict action would be taken against those attempting to create division, spread hatred, or disturb social harmony.
"Whoever it may be, if they make a hate speech, a First Information Report will be registered against them. We will book cases against all those who try to create a rift in society, spread hate, and create unrest among people," Siddaramaiah told reporters here when asked about the case against Bhat.
"He (Bhat) has spoken very badly about women," the chief minister added.
A case was registered against Bhat by the Puttur Rural Police for allegedly making a hate speech during a 'Deepotsava' event at Uppalige on October 20, based on a complaint filed by a resident.
The complainant alleged that Bhat's speech, which was aired on a YouTube channel, incited "religious hatred, insulted women's dignity, and threatened public peace."
Police have issued a notice to Bhat to appear for an inquiry.
The event organisers have also been booked, officials said.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
