DJ Halli riots case: NIA arrests absconding accused
Bengaluru, Sep 21: The NIA has arrested an absconding chargesheeted accused in the Bengaluru police station riots case, an official said on Tuesday.
The premier investigation agency, in a joint operation along with the Karnataka Police, arrested accused Tabrez (35), a resident of Old Bengaluru Layout, Bengaluru City on Monday.
The case was registered on August 12 last year at Devarajeevanahalli Police Station, Bengaluru city under sections of the IPC, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and Prevention of Destruction and Loss of Property Act.
On August 11 last year, a mob protesting against the alleged derogatory social media (Facebook) post about Prophet Muhammed posted by one Naveen had turned violent and attacked the police station with dangerous weapons and stones and burnt police vehicles and damaged government and private properties.
The NIA took up the investigation and filed a chargesheet before the NIA Special Court, Bengaluru under various sections of the UA(P) Act, IPC and Karnataka Prevention of Destruction and Loss of Property Act (KPDLP Act) against 109 accused people in February this year.
He was involved in hatching the conspiracy to attack the DJ Halli Police Station and had instigated many others on WhatsApp groups, the NIA official said.
He was also found involved in burning vehicles and damaging public/private property, the official said, adding that further investigation is continuing.
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Karnataka MLC Nazir Ahmed visits Ajman Ruler’s Court, Thumbay Medicity
Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.
At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.
As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.
Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.
Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.
Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.
