Shivammogga: Two arrested in Gandhi statue vandalism case
Shimoga: In a significant development, the Shimoga Police have announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with the recent act of vandalism that led to the destruction of a Gandhi statue in Holehonur. Addressing a press conference, Shimoga SP GK Mithun Kumar provided details about the successful apprehension of the accused.
Three police teams comprising around 50 police personnel were formed to probe the incident, which occurred three days ago.
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During the press conference, SP GK Mithun Kumar revealed that the arrested individuals have been identified as Ganesh and Vinay, both hailing from Chitradurga. The accused were located in Pandrahalli, near Chitradurga, and evidence suggests that they committed the act while en route from Chitradurga to Joga.
The SP also shared that the arrests were made based on a combination of technical data and local information. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
The arrested accused have been remanded to judicial custody, awaiting further legal proceedings. The district administration is also expected to address the restoration of the vandalized statue in due course.
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Several Gurugram schools receive hoax bomb threats
Gurugram (PTI): Several Gurugram schools received another hoax bomb threat emails on Wednesday morning, prompting police to launch searches on the premises.
Police said the email was sent by the 'Khalistan National Army', with threats issued to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to declare April 29 as the "40th Khalistan Declaration Day". It also threatened to bomb the Red Fort in Delhi.
Police said it was a hoax as no suspicious items were found after an intensive search.
Several schools, including Shri Ram, Amity, and the HDFC school, received threatening emails at 8.33 am, when classes had already begun, police said.
The school administrations became aware of the threats around 9 am and immediately informed the police, a senior police officer said.
The schools immediately implemented emergency protocols, with many declaring a holiday and asking parents to take their children home safely, the officer said.
A large number of anxious parents gathered outside the schools, as police and bomb squad teams reached the spots and started checks.
"Around 10 schools have approached the police from morning until now over bomb threats. Police teams are alert, and searches are underway on all the premises", the officer said.
As soon as the information about this email was received, police in Gurugram and Delhi swung into action and started investigation.
Schools immediately implemented emergency protocols upon receiving the mail. Many schools declared a holiday and sent messages to parents, asking them to take their children home. Large crowds of parents gathered outside the schools.
The schools were sanitised by sending a bomb disposal squad as well as a dog squad.
A senior police officer said that police teams thoroughly searched the school premises, classrooms, buildings, and surrounding areas. No suspicious objects or explosive materials were found during the investigation.
"Police teams are seriously investigating the entire matter. Cyber experts are being consulted to determine the authenticity of the email, its source, and the identity of the sender", added the officer.
This is the third time since January that schools have received fake bomb threats.
In March, at least a dozen schools in the city received bomb threat emails, which later turned out to be hoaxes.
Similarly, on January 28, as many as 13 schools received hoax bomb threats via email, forcing authorities to evacuate campuses and suspend classes.
Last month, police arrested a Bangladeshi national whose email ID was allegedly used to make a bomb threat for some payment.
