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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
CID chases HCA secretary through seven states; arrests him from Pune
Hyderabad: After a 17-day chase across seven days, the Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) finally arrested R Devraj, secretary of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), from a star hotel in Pune early on Friday. He is a key accused in the alleged misappropriation of HCA funds and forgery case, along with five others. Devraj was produced before a magistrate at Malkajgiri court and has been sent to 14-day judicial remand. The 63-year-old had been on the run since July 9, when the CID arrested HCA president A Jagan Mohan Rao, club CEO Suneel Kante, treasurer CJ Srinivas Rao, and two top executives of the Hyderabad-based Sri Chakra Cricket Club — G Kavita and her husband Rajender Yadav — in connection with the same case. However, by the time the CID team reached Devraj's house, he had already fled. Initially, the CID tracked his last known location to Keesara along the Outer Ring Road and sought help from the Rachakonda police to apprehend him. However, the attempt was unsuccessful. The team then began monitoring the suspect's vehicle number and the phones of his possible accomplices. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad "A driver and a friend were accompanying Devraj, but they too had kept their phones switched off most of the time, making it difficult to track him," said a CID official, adding that six special teams worked on tracking Devraj. The investigation picked up after the suspect's vehicle was traced to Bhadrachalam. Senior CID officers contacted their counterparts to obtain toll plaza data. An alert later indicated that the suspect had entered Yanam, about 240 km from Bhadrachalam, but by the time the team arrived, the vehicle had already left. Devraj's car was later tracked through Visakhapatnam, Nellore and Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, and then to Kanchipuram and Ooty in Tamil Nadu, before entering Bengaluru. "In Anantapur, the accused switched to a different vehicle, but we managed to identify the new vehicle registration number too," the CID investigator said. "From Karnataka, the vehicle proceeded to Goa, and from there, they started travelling towards Solapur in Maharashtra." The official added that local police of all states extended their cooperation, as there was constant interstate coordination among senior officers. "By this time, we had gathered information through Fastag, toll plaza data, and the suspect's phone conversations to realise that he, along with his accomplices, were travelling during the day and staying at hotels at night. There was a clear pattern — they were only staying at three-star or higher-rated hotels," said the investigator. When the accused moved from Solapur to Pune, the local CID team took an early morning flight and reached the city around 1.30 am on Friday. "From Pune airport, our team went to a three-star hotel on the Pune-Hyderabad highway, verified hotel records and nabbed Devraj from his room at around 4 am," the official added. After informing the local Pune police, the CID team brought him to Hyderabad later on Friday. "We produced him before the magistrate for judicial remand," confirmed CID SP, S Srinivas, in an official statement.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Three weeks on, Kidwai's sole MRI machine still not working
Bengaluru: Every morning for the past three weeks, cancer patients — many in wheelchairs — arrive at the MRI room at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, only to see the same sign taped to the door: MRI Machine Not Working. At Karnataka's largest govt-run cancer hospital, at least 185 patients have been on the waiting list since the hospital's sole MRI and mammography machine broke down in late June. For cancer patients, an MRI scan is not optional — it is critical for diagnosis, follow-ups and monitoring disease progression. At the reception, patients are asked to leave their phone numbers. They are told they will be called once the machine is fixed. But so far, no timeline has been given. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru KC Devraj, a brain tumour survivor from Ramanagara, is number 184 on the waiting list. He travelled to Kidwai for a follow-up MRI but had to return without a scan. " by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo We started at 6am today [Thursday]. My wife took the day off work. It takes the whole day for us to come and go. And now they say the machine isn't working. Where will the poor go if govt hospitals fail like this?" Devraj said. For him, getting the scan done at a private hospital is unaffordable. "A scan at a private hospital will cost me at least Rs 7,000. I can't afford it." At Kidwai, below poverty line (BPL) patients and those with govt health cards or insurance get scanning done for free. For others, a brain scan costs Rs 3,000, still less than half the rate at private hospitals. Scans for other parts of the body follow a similar rate difference. Devraj doubts whether the hospital will actually call him back. "We'll probably have to return multiple times just to check the status. It's a burden we can't afford." Kidwai relies on a single MRI machine, normally catering to 20-25 patients daily. Its staff admit this is no longer sustainable. "The machine is almost 11-12 years old. A crucial part is damaged and needs replacement, but the specific part isn't available in India. It's being sourced from abroad," a radiologist said. Another staff member confirmed the issue has been reported to higher authorities and an inspection is underway. The hospital is also facing questions about administrative issues. Naveen Bhat Y, who serves as both the hospital administrator and CEO of zilla panchayat, Chikkaballapur, is rarely seen at Kidwai. "We usually have to go all the way to Chikkaballapur just to get his signature on documents," a hospital staffer told TOI. Kidwai director Dr Naveen T did not respond to calls and messages. However, hospital officials said Thursday that an MoU was signed with Nimhans and Sanjay Gandhi Trauma Centre to offer MRI scans for Kidwai patients. But this arrangement has not been clearly communicated at the reception, leaving most patients unaware.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Outer Ring Road from Hebbal to Silk Board in Bengaluru: 31km of bumpy rides, snarling traffic
Bengaluru: The Outer Ring Road (ORR) stretch from Hebbal to Silk Board, spanning 31km, is a vital corridor for Bengaluru's tech and residential crowd. However, it has now turned into a nightmare: Metro construction for Blue Line has forced commuters off the main carriageways and onto broken, congested service roads, leading to massive traffic snarls, accidents, and near-daily frustrations. At least eight stretches on the route have become unusable by motorists because of massive craters, illegal parking, riding in the opposite direction and garbage on the median footpaths. The stretch is dotted by over 500 tech companies, including MNCs and is flanked by several residential localities, including Ramamurthynagar, Horamavu, HRBR Layout, and Nagawara, that have turned into major choke points. Chaitra Praful, a resident of Horamavu, who frequently travels along the Ramamurthynagar service road, said: "It is hard to believe this road was asphalted just months ago. It's already a minefield of potholes and massive craters. I've seen people fall right in front of me. Add to that, the chaos at Horamavu junction signal, it is a recipe for accidents." Pedestrians, too, face a daunting challenge. Devraj, who works in Ramamurthynagar, pointed out: "There are barely any footpaths, and even where they exist near bus stops, they're either broken or piled with garbage. When it rains, it's a mess for pedestrians." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo Streetlights rarely work, and illegal parking and construction debris narrow the roads even further. Pratap Reddy, who commutes daily from BTM Layout to Marathahalli, described commute on ORR as a "death trap." He said: "I've fallen more than once. My back hurts constantly from jerks and bumps. Sure, there's Metro work happening, but does that mean our safety doesn't matter at all?" Leela Satya, another commuter who travels from Mahadevapura to HSR Layout said her 5km journey takes nearly 40 minutes on a good day. "The stretch near New Horizon College is horrifying. Heavy vehicles zoom past recklessly, and the potholes are deep enough to topple bikes. After dark, it's terrifying. I've witnessed accidents up close. The worst is Agara Junction — it's literally full of craters." For 21-year-old sales professional Threeveni S, the ordeal becomes worse when it rains. "The stretch from Agara to HSR gets waterlogged. Traffic just becomes insane. Even cabs start rejecting rides or charge double. We don't know when the Metro work will end, but until then, why are we being made to suffer like this?" The Tin Factory flyover is notorious for its heavy traffic during peak hours. One of the key reasons is traffic chaos, poor road condition, with craters and worn-out stretches significantly slowing down vehicular movement. The road coming from Hebbal towards Tin Factory bus stop is particularly affected. Officials say A senior BBMP official blamed Metro construction and digging by BWSSB for bad roads conditions. "Since its raining, we haven't started work, but we have taken up the issue and will be repairing roads from Iblur junction to KR Pura," he said, adding after completing repair of main roads, he'll also look into the situation of service roads from Bellandur to Silk Board as well. When contacted, BMRCL officials said: "BMRCL is responsible only for maintaining the main carriageway. The service roads are handed over to other agencies for utility work, and they often shift the blame onto us. It's BBMP that is responsible for maintaining the service roads." As the agencies shift blame onto one another, it is citizens who are left to manage safety crisis — dodging potholes, navigating traffic chaos, and hoping they reach home in good health.
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"But my son will not return": Bengaluru stampede victim's family receives ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh
Tumkur (Karnataka) [India], June 9 (ANI): Devraj, father of deceased Manoj Kumar, who died in the Bengaluru stampede incident among 10 others, received ex-gratia worth Rs 25 lakh by the Karnataka government and said that he would use the relief funds for the benefit of his daughter, who still depends on him. He expressed deep sorrow over the demise of his child and said that the financial assistance given to his family wouldn't bring his son back to life. 'I have been given a cheque of Rs 25 lakhs, but my son will not return. I will not use this money for my benefit... I will put it in the account of my daughter and her mother and keep the money for her future,' Devraj told ANI. Earlier, Tumkur Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Subha Kalyan said that the father of the deceased Manoj Kumar was given ex-gratia worth Rs 25 lakh from the Chief Minister's relief fund. '11 people lost their lives, one of them was Manoj Kumar from Tumkur district. Today, we received an order from the CM's office to immediately disburse a relief amount of Rs 25 lakh to his father, Devraj. We have handed him the cheque from the CM relief fund,' Kalyan told ANI. The DM stated that the deceased was a top student with over 85 per cent marks in Karnataka SSLC and was slated to go abroad to secure a job. 'He (the father) shared that he had a lot of dreams for his son, who was a topper and had scored more than 85 per cent in SSLC. He (the son) was slated to go to a foreign country for job opportunities. It is unfortunate that dreams, which a father carries, will not see the light of day,' she added. Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had ordered an increase in the compensation announced for the families of those who died in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in Bengaluru to Rs 25 lakh each. Earlier, the government had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has said that the details regarding the Bengaluru stampede incident will emerge after the probe concludes. The stampede that occurred during celebrations outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations claimed 11 lives. 'Everything will be known after investigation, including who said what, what statements were given earlier, when, and by whom,' Parameshwara told reporters here. Meanwhile, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that a commission has been formed that is currently conducting an inquiry into the Bengaluru stampede incident, where 11 people had lost their lives on June 4 during RCB's IPL victory celebrations. He refrained from commenting on the matter, noting that the state's Home Minister would provide a detailed response.'The commission is conducting an inquiry. I will not say much. The Home Minister will reply,' Shivakumar said. Moreover, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the government is seriously considering moving the city's cricket stadium to a new location to prevent such incidents in the future. Speaking to the media, Siddaramaiah expressed deep personal pain over the tragedy, confirmed that the government is contemplating long-term solutions, and said that the government can shift the stadium to a different place. 'The government will look into shifting the cricket stadium to another location,' he said.'Such an unpleasant incident should not happen under any government. Personally, this incident has hurt me and the government,' he added. 'Five police officers have been suspended in this case. The intelligence chief and the chief minister's political secretary have been replaced,' Siddaramaiah confirmed. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘My son will not come back': Father of Bengaluru stampede victim says compensation will go to wife, daughter
Devraj, the father of one of the deceased in the Bengaluru stampede on June 4, said on Sunday that he would use the compensation announced by the state government for her wife and daughter. He said the cheque of ₹25 lakh given to him won't bring his son back, who died in the stampede that broke out during a victory parade of the IPL-winning team RCB in Bengaluru on June 4. "I have been given a cheque of ₹25 lakhs, but my son will not come back. I will not use this money for my benefit... I will put it in the account of my daughter and her mother and keep the money for her future..." Devraj said. Also Read | Bengaluru stampede: Siddaramaiah says he learned of deaths only at 5.45 pm Devraj's son, Manoj, was among the 11 people who died in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in Bengaluru. The stampede occurred on the evening of June 4 in front of the stadium after a large number of people thronged to participate in the celebrations of RCB's first-ever IPL victory. According to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, the venue could not handle the size of the crowd, adding that the stadium's capacity was 35,000 but 2 to 3 lakh people had turned up for the celebrations. Also Read | Bengaluru stampede: Police had warned Karnataka govt before RCB victory event, says report The state government has appointed a one-member inquiry commission led by retired High Court judge Justice John Michael D'Cunha to investigate the tragedy. It has also announced a compensation of ₹25 lakh for the families of the deceased. The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government had earlier announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh. 'I have ordered an increase in the compensation announced for the families of those who died in the stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium from ₹10 lakh each to ₹25 lakh. Our government hopes that families who have lost loved ones will not suffer further due to financial problems," he wrote on X on Saturday. In addition to the government's aid, the RCB franchise had earlier announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh per victim's family and promised the creation of a support fund to assist those who were injured in the incident.
