Mysuru to get fully equipped Police Museum: Home Minister G. Parameshwara
Mysuru: Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara announced that a fully equipped Karnataka Police Museum will be established in Mysuru. He shared the information during his district visit, where he reviewed various police units and facilities.
The minister inspected the KSRP Mounted Police Unit, gathered information from officers and staff, and viewed the artefacts displayed in the Mounted Police Museum. He also paid a surprise visit to the Nazarbad Police Station and conducted an inspection.
Speaking to reporters, he said the Karnataka State Police Department has evolved significantly since its inception, and its historical artefacts and memorabilia must be preserved. In this regard, a modern and well-equipped police museum will be created.
Nazarbad Police Station is one of the oldest in Mysuru. The minister said he had long planned to visit it and added that he personally reviewed the functioning of the station, including record maintenance and storage of arms. He instructed officials to address existing shortcomings. He also spoke directly to a few complainants present at the station.
On online fraud cases, he said victims have been calling the 1930 helpline after being cheated, and in many cases, the fraudsters’ bank accounts have been frozen. He directed officials to follow up on ongoing investigations. He further instructed that a proposal be submitted for the construction of a new building for the Nazarbad Police Station.
The minister also reviewed the functioning of the Police Commissioner’s Office. He noted that cyber fraud cases remain high. Mysuru has witnessed digital arrest scams, investment scams, and other forms of online fraud amounting to nearly Rs 30 crore this year, compared to Rs 40 crore last year. Out of the Rs 30 crore fraud this year, Rs 5 crore has been recovered. Discussions were held on strategies to curb such crimes.
Parameshwara said that individuals based in Bengaluru had been arrested for conducting digital arrest scams targeting people in the United States. He added that cyber labs are being established in every district by the Police Department. Bengaluru already has one functional cyber lab. Technical knowledge and specialised training on cybercrime will be provided to all staff, from constables to senior officers, over the next two years.
Referring to staffing issues, he said the National Police Commission has guidelines on the number of working hours for police personnel, though they cannot always be followed due to practical constraints. Recruitment of PSIs had been halted due to irregularities in the selection process, but the issues have now been resolved. More than 900 PSIs have been sent for training and will join duty in two months. Until then, the department must continue managing with existing resources, he said.
The minister added that awareness programmes on cybercrime are being widely promoted. He noted that educated individuals are often becoming victims of fraud. In a recent incident in Bengaluru, a techie working in a senior position at a software company lost Rs 32 crore to scammers.
South Zone IGP Dr M. B. Boralingaiah, Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, DCP Bindumani, Mysuru District SP Vishnuvardhan, and KPCC spokesperson H. A. Venkatesh were present during the visit.
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Withdraw 'disrespectful' remark against Rahul Gandhi and apologise: Pilot asks Rijiju
Mumbai (PTI): Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday hit out at Union minister Kiren Rijiju for passing a "disrespectful and inappropriate" remark against Rahul Gandhi, and asked him to apologise for it.
He was answering a query regarding Rijiju's reported statement in which he described Gandhi as the "most dangerous person" for India's security, and a purported video of a man claiming to be from Karni Sena issuing death threats to the Congress leader.
Addressing a press conference here, Pilot said, "When ordinary journalists criticise the government, they face FIRs and jail. But when threats are issued against the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (Rahul Gandhi), there is silence. This shows the government's intention. LoP is a constitutional position. To describe him as a security threat is inappropriate and disrespectful. Even as such open threats are being made, the government is not taking any action."
"The statement 9against Gandhi) should be withdrawn and an apology should be issued," the Congress general secretary said, adding that it is the job of the LoP to seek accountability from the government and ask questions.
To a query on the plane crash in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed on January 28, Pilot said, "I do not want to speculate. There should be a transparent, time-bound inquiry. If there are doubts, a high-level investigation should clarify facts."
When asked about the demand for leadership change in the opposition INDIA bloc, he said, "Leadership decisions are internal matters. The alliance worked remarkably well in the last Lok Sabha election. The gap in numbers between the INDIA bloc and the NDA was not very wide. We are working together strongly and will continue to do so."
The Congress has been helming the INDIA bloc, a coalition of Opposition parties formed before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to counter the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). However, voices from disgruntled Congress members and those associated with the UPA dispensation suggested that the leadership of the opposition alliance should be given to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee or Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin.
On Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Indian economy, Pilot said, "India is a major IT power. We have talent and capability. Many countries see India as a natural partner. But we must use our strengths wisely and not compromise our sovereignty under pressure."
"India should have the freedom to decide where to buy oil from. That is a sovereign decision," Pilot said.
On the issue of illegal migration, he said anybody staying illegally in India should be removed regardless of religion or caste.
"But this issue should not be politicised. If the border has been under control for 11 years, how did illegal immigrants enter? The government should provide data on how many people have been deported," he said.
"This government's intent and policies are anti-farmer and there is no accountability. The opposition will continue to demand answers from the government and stand with farmers and the people of India," he said.
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