Dharmasthala issue not a political matter: D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: "The Dharmasthala issue is not a political matter. It is one of faith and religion,” said BAMUL President D.K. Suresh on Saturday while responding to media questions in Mandya.
When asked about KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar’s statement alleging a conspiracy in the Dharmasthala matter, Suresh replied, “I do not know what information he has. Dharmasthala is a sacred religious centre. There are many devotees who believe in Lord Manjunatha of Dharmasthala. It is everyone’s duty to ensure that the sanctity of this place is not tarnished. The government is conducting an investigation to provide clear information to the public regarding the allegations made in public. We must wait to see what facts emerge from the probe. The Chief Minister has already expressed his opinion on the matter.”
On BJP’s protests over the case, Suresh said, “All of us have faith that Lord Manjunatha will never abandon his devotees under any circumstances. The government will place the facts of the investigation before the people of the state at the earliest.”
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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.
