Mangaluru police release more details about Sam Peter and his criminal history
Mangaluru: City Police Commissioner Dr. PS Harsha on Saturday called a press conference at his office and revealed information and more details about Sam Peter, one of the most wanted criminals of CBI. Sam Peter was earlier arrested from a lodge in Pumpwell of Mangaluru while the police teams were raiding hotels and other prime locations of the city.
Dr. Harsha informed that Peter was involved in several crimes and cases across the country and was one of the most wanted criminal of CBI and Interpol. He also added that Peter’s modus operandi included changing his name after committing crimes and was known by various names in different states. Peter also has cases registered against in various states of the country.
Detailing more about Peter, Dr. Harsha said Peter had at least two passports issued against him with two different names and from two different states. “He has a passport issued in Kerala by the name Rajesh Robinson and CBI is investigating the same. He is also holding a passport issued in Orissa by the name Sam Peter.” Dr. Harsha said.
“Ghaziabad, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chattishgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar and Tamil Nadu are some of the places where he has cases registered against him. He has been residing in Karnataka for several years posing as the director of National Crime Investigation Bureau (NCIB). While posing as the NCIB Director he has cheated several people by taking money from them while assuring them to get their work done at various government and official levels” he further remarked.
Sam Peter was reportedly planning to abduct and killed noted GSB leader and GSB Swamiji in Kerala, after taking supari from Udupi businessman Ramchandra Nayak for the job. Nayak has also been arrested and is being questioned by the police team.
Names of several other officials and people have come to the fore for their involvement with Sam Peter and they all are being investigated and arrested for further investigations, Dr. Harsha said.
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Nandi Hills cable car rides may begin by 2027 as land acquisition nears completion: Report
Bengaluru: Provided there are no delays, tourists will be able to enjoy cable car rides above Nandi Hills by mid-2027, as the land acquisition process atop the hills nears completion, reported the Times of India on Tuesday.
According to officials from the Karnataka Tourism Department, the process to acquire 3.5 acres of private land at the top of Nandi Hills — essential for building the upper terminal — is expected to be completed by November 2025. Land for the lower terminal has already been acquired.
Dynamicx Ropeway Private Limited, which is executing the project under a public-private partnership (PPP) model with the tourism department, has submitted its final project plans for approval to planning authorities in both Bengaluru Rural and Chikkaballapur districts.
"Various departments, including the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), should provide their clearances for the project before the final plans can be approved. It will involve a series of queries from the departments," TOI quoted a senior official from the tourism department as saying.
The required approvals are expected within the next couple of months, following which the civil work will begin. "We have allotted 1.5 years' time to the company for the completion of the work once it begins," the official added.
The idea of a ropeway at Nandi Hills has existed for several decades but faced multiple delays due to land acquisition issues and environmental clearances. However, the current developments mark a significant push toward implementation.
Once operational, the cable car system will feature 50 semi-closed cabins offering panoramic views as they travel between the two terminals. The lower terminal will include parking for over 200 cars, 110 two-wheelers, as well as buses and vans. It will also have a waiting area for up to 600 people.
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