Karnataka LoP R Ashoka seeks NIA probe into Nagamangala violence
Bengaluru, Sep 15: Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka on Sunday demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the recent violence in Mandya district, citing alleged involvement of Kerala-based persons with links to banned outfit such as Popular Front of India (PFI) in it.
Clashes broke out between two groups during a Ganesh idol procession in Nagamangala town in Mandya district, following which mobs went on a rampage, targeting several shops and vehicles leading to tension on Wednesday night.
"Locals have suspected the involvement of Kerala-based persons with links to banned organisations like PFI, Karnataka Forum for Dignity in the communal riots that took place during the religious immersion at Nagamangala. These wicked people had bought 150 masks before the riots, and destroyed CCTVs. Locals suspect that the crime was fully sponsored and premeditated," Ashoka said in a post on 'X'.
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As the first 23 accused named in the FIR registered by the government are Hindus, it gives rise to suspicion whether the police are under pressure from banned organisations.
"As there is a strong suspicion over the involvement of banned organisations and religious fundamentalists in this communal riot, it will be difficult for the local police to crack the case, and so I urge CM Siddaramaiah and Home Minister Parameshwara to hand over the case to the NIA," he added.
A few people, including two policemen, had sustained minor injuries in stone-pelting on Wednesday night.
According to police, an argument had broken out between two groups, when the Ganesh idol procession by devotees from Badri Koppalu village reached a place of worship on Wednesday, and some miscreants hurled stones, which escalated the situation.
ನಾಗಮಂಗಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಗಣೇಶ ವಿಸರ್ಜನೆ ವೇಳೆ ನಡೆದ ಕೋಮುಗಲಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ PFI, KFD ಅಂತಹ ನಿಷೇಧಿತ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳ ನಂಟು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಕೇರಳ ಮೂಲದ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಗಳ ಕೈವಾಡವಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯರು ಶಂಕೆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಈ ದುರುಳರು ಗಲಭೆಗೊ ಮುನ್ನ 150 ಮಾಸ್ಕ ಖರೀದಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ, ಸಿಸಿಟಿವಿಗಳನ್ನ ನಾಶ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ, ಮತ್ತು ಈ ದುಷ್ಕೃತ್ಯ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಪ್ರಾಯೋಜಿತ… pic.twitter.com/Kf0g7BBarf
— R. Ashoka (@RAshokaBJP) September 15, 2024
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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.
