Karnataka police are on the hunt for the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of Mahalakshmi, whose body was found chopped into pieces in her Bengaluru flat. The suspect, believed to be from West Bengal, is being actively pursued. Authorities are also investigating all angles of the case, including the possibility of someone close to the victim being involved.
A 22-year-old man named Girish, also known as Vishwa, has been arrested by the Karnataka Police for the murder of a 20-year-old woman, Anjali Ambiger, in Hubballi on Wednesday. The victim’s family alleges that they had informed the police about the accused’s threats against the victim, who was stabbed to death at her home in Veerapur Oni. Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar stated that the accused will be taken into custody after receiving medical treatment for severe facial and head injuries. A police inspector and a woman head constable have been suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the incident. The murder comes after the recent stabbing death of another young woman, Neha Hiremath, by her former classmate in Hubballi in April. The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of women in the area.
Karnataka Police have summoned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda and the party’s IT-cell head, Amit Malviya, in connection with a tweet posted by BJP Karnataka that allegedly targeted the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) community. The tweet, which was posted on May 4, 2019, has been deemed offensive and has sparked a complaint with the Election Commission. Police have asked the BJP leaders to appear before the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru within seven days. The investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has requested a report from the Karnataka Police regarding allegations of sexual abuse involving Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna within three days. The NCW, in a letter to the Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP), condemned the incident and emphasized the need for prompt action to apprehend Revanna, who has fled the country. Revanna was suspended from his party, JD(S), following the allegations, which include the circulation of explicit video clips allegedly involving him and multiple women. Separately, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi asserted that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the current Lok Sabha elections, it will “tear apart” and “throw away” the Indian Constitution. Gandhi highlighted the importance of the Constitution in protecting the rights of marginalized communities. In other news, a Delhi-based doctor expressed her concerns about Uber’s safety measures after experiencing an accident while traveling with the service. She raised concerns about inexperienced drivers and has decided to boycott the company. Additionally, students from the University of Utah joined pro-Palestinian demonstrations, demanding the institution divest from its Israeli connections. The protests have led to the establishment of nearly 20 tent encampments on campus grounds.
