Shivamogga SP shares new details of investigations in Harsha murder case, details here
Shivamogga: District Superintendent of Police Laxmiprasad on Friday gave more information into the investigation of the murder case of Hindutva activist Harsha in Shivamogga.
Speaking to media reporters here in the city, the SP said the car used by the accused in the case was from a different state and investigations into how it came to Shivamogga, and the details of the owner are being investigated.
He added that ten people have been arrested so far in the case and they are being questioned by the police. He also added that they are probing the involvement of more people in the case.
“We have not recovered Harsha’s mobile phone yet, but we know who video called him. We also know who threatened the cops after the murder. We will arrest them soon,” the SP told reporters.
“The police is also probing the involvement of Satu and gang in this murder case. All angles are being investigated to trace links of any organisation in the murder,” he added.
Among those arrested, Kashif, and Asif face cases related to law and order while Rihan and Afnan face three and two similar cases respectively. Other five have a history of several cases of robbery, dacoity cases against their names, he further informed adding that the slain activist Harsha had two cases related to religion against him.
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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
