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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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.
