Bengaluru: In a recent statement, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara said that the department has taken stringent measures to combat drug trafficking in the state, including the seizure of significant quantities of illegal substances and the deportation of foreign offenders involved in drug-related activities. He also spoke about the importance of refraining from language that tarnishes the reputation of Bengaluru.

Addressing reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, Dr. Parameshwara stressed the need for constructive dialogue to further enhance control measures, cautioning against statements that could negatively impact Bengaluru's image.

Furthermore, Dr. Parameshwara asserted the government's commitment to maintaining law and order, citing a significant decrease in criminal incidents over the past year. He defended the police's response to criminal activities, citing a high arrest rate of suspects within 24 hours in 95% reported incidents.

Deve Gowda's letter should be respected and Prajwal must return.

The minister who acknowledged the fact that it is an internal matter of Devegowda's family expressed his opinion that Peajwal should respect Deve Gowda's letter and return to the country.

Responding to allegations of phone tapping, Dr. Parameshwara reiterated the adherence to legal protocols and said that any such actions would be conducted within the framework of the law.

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Tezpur (PTI): A retired Indian Air Force personnel has been arrested in Assam's Sonitpur district for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives, police said on Saturday.

Additional Superintendent of Police Haricharan Bhumij said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had shared sensitive documents and information with Pakistani operatives over social media.

Police have seized his laptop and mobile phone.

The devices have been sent for forensic examination, though some data has been deleted, Bhumij said.

The accused was a junior warrant officer in the IAF and had retired in 2002 from Tezpur’s Salonibari base.

He had later joined the electronics department of Tezpur University, but quit.

Bhumij said a case has been registered under the relevant sections of the BNS and a local court has remanded the accused to five days police custody.