Man arrested for writing threat letters to litterateurs, intellectuals in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): The Central Crime Branch sleuths have arrested a man from Davangere who had allegedly written threat letters to litterateurs and intellectuals, Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda said on Saturday.
In the last few years, some threat letters were written to certain Kannada writers and progressive thinkers, Dayananda told reporters here.
In this connection, seven cases were registered in different parts of the state, including Chitradurga and Bengaluru, he added.
Dayananda said recently these writers and intellectuals had met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara, stating that they had been receiving threat letters for the past one year.
Accordingly, a team was formed which arrested the 41-year-old man from Davangere, the Police Commissioner said.
“He’s (accused) eighth class pass and works in a printing press,” Dayananda said and added that the man was associated with a fringe group.
Meanwhile, CCB sources said they have obtained 10 days’ police custody to dig out more information from him.
They also said the accused had allegedly threatened the literatteurs stating that they would meet the fate of late activists M M Kalburgi and Gauri Lankesh, who were shot dead by a fringe right wing group in the past.
Home Minister Parameshwara has issued directions to Director-General of Police Alok Mohan and Bengaluru Police Commissioner Dayananda to provide security for the writers and intellectuals.
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US rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran
Washington DC: The White House has reportedly ruled out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran, even as uncertainty continues over ongoing peace negotiations and a deadline set by US President Donald Trump approaches.
Issues bout a possible escalation had increased after US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States has “tools in our toolkit that we so far haven’t decided to use” in dealing with Iran.
His remarks came amid rising tensions and ahead of a deadline linked to peace efforts.
The situation has attracted attention as Trump warned Iran that its “whole civilization will die tonight tonight” if an agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 8 pm.
This statement led to speculation about the possibility of extreme military measures, including a nuclear strike.
Following Vance’s comments, the White House issued a clarification distancing itself from such interpretations. In a post on X, it said, "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons." In a later statement, it added that “only the president knows” what action will be taken regarding Iran.
Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons https://t.co/7JU3wXMaWX
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 7, 2026
