12 arrested in murder of history-sheeter in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Twelve men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a history-sheeter that took place earlier this month in the city, police said on Tuesday.
Shabbir alias Syed Shabbir (30) from Koramangala police station limits was brutally murdered on January 12 near Mangammanapalya Main Road, close to a petrol bunk under the Bandepalya police station jurisdiction, they said.
According to police, Shabbir was travelling in an autorickshaw with his associates when the accused men waylaid him, threw chilli powder into his eyes, and attacked him with deadly weapons, killing him on the spot.
Citing preliminary investigation, a senior police officer said that Shabbir, son of a retired KSRP (Karnataka State Reserve Police) officer, allegedly controlled local settlements and extortion activities, triggering resentment among rivals and petty criminals who were allegedly threatened and assaulted for encroaching on his turf.
He said that investigation has revealed that the murder was a premeditated act of retaliation by the accused gang.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act, police said.
Following investigation, all the accused were traced, arrested and sent to judicial custody, said Narayana M, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Electronic City).
Police said weapons and vehicles used in the crime have been seized, and further investigation is under way.
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
Srinagar (PTI): Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the Gulmarg tourist resort, received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains on Sunday, officials said.
The upper reaches of Gulmarg, including Apharwat and Kongdoori bowls, received snowfall, which continued till last reports came in.Pir Ki Gali, along the Mughal Road in Shopian district of south Kashmir, and Sonamarg Zojilla axis also received fresh snowfall.
The snowfall on the Zojilla Pass forced the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway, the officials added.
The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by rains which were going on till last reports, the officials said.
The wet weather has brought down the day temperature across the valley.
The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather till March 20.
It said intermittent light to moderate rain, or snow in the higher reaches was likely till Monday morning.
There is a possibility of a brief spell of light rain or snow, in the higher reaches, at isolated places on Tuesday.
From March 18-20, the weather will remain generally cloudy with a possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain or snow at many places.
The MeT Office said another wet spells is likely on March 24-25, with light rain, or snow in the higher reaches, at scattered places.
It said there is a possibility of thunder or gusty winds, about 40-50 kmph, at a few places on Sunday and Monday.
