Bengaluru: 2 cases filed against BJP MLA Munirathna
Bengaluru: Two FIRs have been registered at the Vyalikaval police station against BJP MLA Munirathna from Rajarajeshwari Constituency, involving separate allegations of life threats and caste abuse.
In one case, BBMP contractor Cheluvaraj has filed a complaint accusing Munirathna and three others of threatening his life over a solid waste disposal contract. Cheluvaraj claims that the MLA, along with government official Vijaykumar, secretary Abhishek, and the MLA's relative Vasantakumar, demanded ₹30 lakh. Based on the complaint, an FIR has been lodged against them.
In a separate incident, another FIR has been filed against Munirathna for caste abuse, following a complaint by Velunayak.
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Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
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Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
