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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Elderly woman killed, robbed on outskirts of Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A 69-year-old woman was allegedly murdered and robbed of her gold ornaments at her residence on the city’s outskirts while her paralysed husband was present, police said Thursday.
The incident occurred on Pete Street in Nelamangala, where Shobha lived with her husband, who is paralysed and bedridden, police said.
For the past decade, she had been the sole caregiver for her husband. The couple had no children and lived a secluded life, according to police.
A video from the scene showed the woman lying in a pool of blood, with her husband beside her on the same bed, they said.
The accused, Shivakumar, a wholesale shop owner who has been arrested in the case, allegedly targeted her to clear a debt of Rs 8 lakh, police said.
The crime came to light on Wednesday evening when her husband’s physiotherapist arrived for a scheduled session. Upon finding Shobha’s lifeless body in a pool of blood, the doctor immediately alerted the local authorities, police officials said.
According to police, at approximately 4 pm on the day of the incident, the accused, Shivakumar, a resident of the same locality, noticed Shobha wearing gold jewellery. He allegedly followed her to her residence with a premeditated plan.
Shivakumar entered the house under the guise of being thirsty, asking Shobha for a glass of water. Once inside, and believing she was alone, he attacked her. When Shobha attempted to resist, the accused allegedly slit her throat, a senior police officer said.
After the murder, Shivakumar fled the scene with more than 100 grams of gold jewellery worn by the victim, police said.
By analysing CCTV footage from the surrounding area, police identified Shivakumar and tracked him down, they added.
