Bengaluru, July 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major development, the Karnataka Police on Thursday said the massive boulder that crushed seven workers to death at a quarry in Bengaluru South taluk was pushed from an upper quarry by an excavator operating at a different quarrying site, indicating alleged negligence that led to the tragedy. At least seven migrant labourers from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and North Karnataka were killed after a huge boulder crashed onto workers at a stone quarry early in the morning. The incident occurred at the Kaveri Crusher unit in Madapatna village, under the jurisdiction of the Tavarekere Police Station in Bengaluru South taluk.

Hubballi, Jan 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) An FIR was registered against nine people at the Keshwapur police station in Hubballi on Thursday in connection with the alleged stripping and assault of a BJP woman party worker. The incident came to light after a purported video surfaced on social media on Wednesday and raised concerns. Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi will address the media in Bengaluru later in the day regarding the issue.

Hubballi (Karnataka), Jan 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka Police on Wednesday rejected a female BJP worker's claims that she was assaulted and stripped by cops during a dispute related to the voter revision exercise in Hubballi. Responding to the assault and stripping of a BJP worker by male and female police personnel, Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar rejected the allegations, stating that she "had stripped herself".

Mysuru, Dec 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka Police suspect foul play in the helium balloon gas cylinder blast reported in front of the historic Mysuru Palace Police, with sources on Friday saying that a team from NIA is likely to visit the spot. Sources said that sleuths from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are expected to arrive at the spot to conduct a comprehensive probe.

Bengaluru, May 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Police have submitted an additional charge sheet against Kannada superstar Darshan and other accused in connection with the sensational fan murder case, police sources stated on Wednesday. ACP Chandan Kumar, the investigating officer in the case, submitted the charge sheet before the trial court in Bengaluru. Sources stated that the 132-page supplementary charge sheet includes new evidence gathered in connection with the murder, as well as statements from witnesses.

Bengaluru, April 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) In-Charge of BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, Amit Malviya, on Monday slammed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for trying to “slap” a police officer during a Congress rally, saying that the state police is not the CM’s “private militia”. “The Karnataka Police is a professional force, not Siddaramaiah’s private militia. How dare he raise his hand to slap a cop in uniform?

Bengaluru, Dec 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Police have arrested the mother-in-law and brother-in-law of late Atul Subhash, who committed suicide on December 9 over alleged demand by his wife's family for Rs 3 crore as settlement. The sensational case has triggered debate over harassment of married men and misuse of dowry provisions in the country. Atul Subhash ended his life on Monday leaving behind a 40-page death note and 90-minute video explaining how he was allegedly tortured by his wife.

Bengaluru, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Police have filed an appeal petition before the Supreme Court challenging the medical bail granted to Kannada superstar Darshan by the High Court in the fan murder case, sources said on Thursday. The state government has sought cancellation of bail granted to Darshan. Sources stated that the matter is likely to be taken up by the Apex court soon, sources stated.

Bengaluru, Nov 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the political atmosphere heats up in Karnataka over the “disenfranchisement of Muslims” demand by Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami, the Karnataka Police on Saturday issued summons to the Vokkaliga seer asking him to appear before it for questioning on December 2. The summons to the seer come amid a warning by the BJP of “consequences” if the powerful Vokkaliga seer is troubled for his statement seeking disenfranchisement of Muslims.

Bengaluru, Nov 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Police slapped an FIR on Friday against Vokkaliga seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swami for his controversial remark demanding disenfranchisement of Muslims in India. The Upparpet police in Bengaluru lodged the FIR following a complaint in this regard under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The complaint stated that the statement by the seer was provocative and threatens to disturb communal harmony in society.