Another FIR against Ricky Rai after probe finds usage of fake registration plate
Bengaluru (PTI): Another case has been registered against Ricky Rai, son of late underworld operative Muthappa Rai, after a viral video showed a luxury sports car performing dangerous stunts with a fake registration plate, officials said on Friday.
The case was registered at Cubbon Park Police Station on March 26 under sections 318(4) (cheating), 340(2) (forgery and use of forged documents), and 341 (possession of counterfeit seal with intent to commit forgery) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, they added.
The development comes after a viral video showed the sports car allegedly performing high-speed drifting and circular manoeuvres at Anil Kumble Circle in the early hours of March 21, endangering public safety. Some occupants were seen standing through the sunroof and shouting, police said.
Police had earlier taken a case on their own and registered it against the vehicle owner. The car was later traced to Rai’s residence and seized.
During the investigation, officials found that the Delhi-registered vehicle was fitted with a number plate bearing a fancy Karnataka registration number, a senior police officer said.
Enquiries with the Regional Transport Office revealed that although Rai had applied for the fancy number in January, the registration was never completed, and no vehicle is legally registered under that number, he added.
Police said the accused allegedly affixed the unassigned number plate without completing mandatory re-registration procedures in Karnataka, intending to evade penalties and mislead authorities. A prior notice had also been issued by transport authorities in October 2025 for operating the out-of-state vehicle without paying applicable taxes, officials added.
Further investigation is underway, police said.
Rai’s lawyer claimed that his client was not driving the car and was only a passenger, while his driver applied the brakes due to sand on the road, leading to the incident.
The local court later granted Rai bail.
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B’luru: Prof Muralidhar Deshpande calls Muslim student ‘terrorist’ 13 times during class;Video viral
Bengaluru: A minute-long video is being widely shared on social media showing a classroom incident purportedly from PES University, Bengaluru, where a professor is allegedly seen calling a Muslim student a “terrorist” multiple times. According to claims circulating online, the professor identified as Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande repeated his remark caling the Muslim student a terrorist 13 times during the class on Friday, March 27.
Following the circulation of the video, fresh developments have emerged. PES University has suspended the professor pending a detailed enquiry. This was confirmed through an official document accessed by Vartha Bharati.
The document dated March 27 states, “A case of student complaint has been received. Pending a detailed enquiry into the matter, you are kept under suspension with immediate effect.” The order has been signed by the Vice Chancellor of the university. However, the document does not mention the nature of the incident or provide any further details.
Mohammed Haiyan, PR Secretary of Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), speaking to Vartha Bharati over a phone call, condemned the incident. He said the incident took place at the Electronic City campus of the university.
He added that they are demanding that an FIR be registered against the professor. He also said that the NSUI has already registered an NCR with the local police. However, an FIR has not been registered so far in connection with the case.
A report by The Observer Post has made several additional claims regarding the incident. It stated:
“In PES University, Bengaluru, a professor allegedly verbally abused a Muslim student named Affan in class. Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande reportedly called him a "terrorist" 13 times and said, "Iran war happened because of people like you," "Trump will take you away," and "You are idiots, you will go to hell." These remarks were made in front of around 60 students, creating a humiliating environment. CCTV footage that could have been evidence was allegedly deleted, raising concerns about accountability. Some students who supported Affan were reportedly suspended for "talking during class." The professor later apologized to the college but not directly to Affan, while the department head allegedly pressured him further.”
However, Vartha Bharati could not independently verify all of these claims mentioned in the report.
Vartha Bharati has sent an email to the university and Dr. Muralidhar Deshpande seeking clarification on the incident and the action taken. A response is awaited. The story will be updated once an official reply is received.
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A viral video is being reported from PES University, where a Muslim student was allegedly called a “terrorist” repeatedly not by a troll, but by a professor.
Imagine being labeled this way in front of 60 students by someone entrusted with… pic.twitter.com/aNObuWnH9e
