Serial theft in five Kalaburagi houses captured on CCTV
Kalaburagi: A series of thefts occurred in five houses on Friday night, leaving the residents of Chittapur in shock. The break-ins took place in Ashraya Colony and Venkateswara Colony, with four houses targeted in the former and one in the latter.
CCTV footage from the scene shows five individuals breaking the locks of the houses, stealing valuables, and fleeing the area. The footage has provided crucial evidence for the ongoing investigation.
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Following the incident, a team of officials, including DySP Shankar Gowda Patil, CPI Chandrasekhara Thigadi, PSIs Srishail Ambati and Chandraamappa, along with personnel Nagendra and Ayyanna, visited the crime scenes to conduct a thorough examination. Fingerprint experts were also called in to aid in the investigation.
A case has been registered at the Chittapur police station, and the police are actively pursuing leads to arrest the culprits.
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Bengaluru: Namma Metro plans 11-storey parking, commercial hub at KR Puram
Bengaluru: Namma Metro is reportedly planning to develop an expansive parking facility and commercial space near the KR Puram station as part of an integrated property development initiative to increase non-fare revenue.
The greenfield project will feature an 11-storey building, plus ground floor and two basements. This facility will be located merely 50 metres from the forthcoming interchange metro station connecting the Purple and Blue lines, according to a report by Deccan Herald published on Monday.
Raghavendra Rao, Deputy Chief Engineer (Property Development Division), Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited confirmed that the project would be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with a tenure of 30 years. He told DH that the parking facility would occupy the two basement levels, while the upper floors would be designated for commercial use, offering opportunities for office spaces, retail outlets, and shopping malls.
The BMRCL anticipates substantial revenue from this venture, including an upfront non-refundable premium of Rs 10 crore, along with a minimum of Rs 2 crore in annual licence fees, Rao added.
Requests for proposals for the project have already been invited, with the final date for bid submissions set for May 13, 2025. The report mentioned that the the successful bidder will design, finance, build, operate and transfer the project, which will be valid for 30 years, including two years of construction.
The project is expected to be ready by 2027.
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