Haveri SP suspends two cops including inspector for dereliction of duty in Hanagal gangrape case
Haveri: In the aftermath of the recent gang rape incident at a hotel in Hanagal town, Superintendent of Police Anshu Kumar has taken stringent action by suspending Hanagal Police Inspector Sridhar SR and Constable Ilias Shethasanadi for their alleged dereliction of duty and delays in the investigation.
The suspended police personnel are accused of failing to collect vital information related to the incident, negligence in filing the First Information Report (FIR), and a delay in apprehending the accused individuals, according to sources within the police department.
Following the incident, Hanagal Police have made additional arrests, bringing the total number of individuals detained in connection with the case to nine. The latest arrest is that of 23-year-old Mafeed Onikeri, a resident of Akki Alur.
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The initial arrests included Aftab Chandanakatti, Madarasab Mandakki, Abdulla Khader of Akki Alur, and Jaffer Hanchimani. Subsequent arrests involved Imran Bashir Jekinakatti (23), Rehan Hussain (19), businessman Sadiq Babusab Agasimani (29), and Shoaib Mulla (19), all hailing from Akki Alur.
Superintendent Anshu Kumar informed the media that another suspect, Mohammed Saif, is presently undergoing medical treatment in a hospital. Upon discharge, he will be taken into custody in connection with the gang rape case.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
