Crime
Fake medicine racket: Prime suspect arrested at Bengaluru airport after landing from Sharjah
R Prashanth Babu, a medical representative, was arrested at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after arriving from Sharjah as part of a police operation targeting a multi-state fake drug network. The operation, which began on August 18, uncovered an unlicensed facility near Tavarekere that was manufacturing counterfeit medications, leading to the seizure of spurious drugs and equipment valued at approximately Rs 5 crore. This investigation has resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, including the alleged kingpin of the operation.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Driver found hanging at Bengaluru home; family suspects wife’s role in death
A 46-year-old car driver, Naveen Kumar, was found dead in his home in Laggere, Bengaluru, under suspicious circumstances. His family suspects his wife, Kavitha, may have been involved, following an alleged domestic altercation prior to his death. Police have registered a case of suspicious death and are awaiting the postmortem report to determine the cause.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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PRR-NICE link road: HD Kumaraswamy asks residents to unite and protest
HD Kumaraswamy, the Union minister for heavy industries and steel, has called on residents affected by the proposed PRR-NICE Road link near Madavara to unite and protest against potential displacement. Approximately 1,000 families are concerned about losing their homes due to the project, which integrates the Peripheral Ring Road-1 with NICE Road. Kumaraswamy criticized the current chief minister for allegedly prioritizing the interests of Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises over the affected residents, and he plans to visit over 50 villages impacted by land acquisition on October 2.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Guwahati flight suffers tail strike at KIA
An IndiGo flight from Guwahati experienced a tail strike while landing at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. The Airbus A321 flight aborted its initial landing attempt but landed safely on the second try, with all passengers and crew unharmed. The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks as per standard procedures, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigating the incident, which the airline described as an 'abnormal runway contact.'
Times of India - Bengaluru
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FIR against 15 farmers for blocking roads; Karnataka CM, HDK renew Bidadi fight
Fifteen farmers, including five women, have been reported for blocking roads in Bidadi as part of their protest against a controversial township project. The police stated that no arrests were made but notices would be issued for protesting without permission. The farmers have been demonstrating for 18 months regarding land acquisition concerns and began an indefinite hunger strike on September 21, disrupting traffic on a key route.
Times of India - Bengaluru
