11 Nepali nationals arrested in connection with clash between groups in front of Vidhana Soudha
Bengaluru (PTI): Eleven Nepali nationals were arrested while two minors were detained in connection with a clash that broke out between two groups in front of Vidhana Soudha here, police said on Friday.
A video of the incident that occurred on November 16 went viral on social media, prompting police action.
According to police, the incident involved two groups of Nepali nationals who frequently visit popular landmarks in Bengaluru to create reels in their native language, which gain traction in Nepal. The confrontation allegedly began when one group spotted the other filming reels near Vidhan Soudha, escalating into a fight.
When both groups started attacking each other, police intervened and used mild force to bring the situation under control.
Citing preliminary investigation, a senior police officer said that the rivalry between the two groups dates back to a month ago when they picked up a fight over multiple issues, including a dispute over a stolen mobile phone.
In connection with the incident in front of Vidhan Soudha, a case was registered and all those involved in the incident were identified. So far, 13 Nepali nationals have been taken into custody, including two minors, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Akshay M Hakay said.
Police suspect more individuals may be linked to the case and further investigation is underway.
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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.
