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Hans India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Puttur BJP leader's son threatened by underworld for his ‘misdeed'
A controversy involving the son of a local BJP leader, accused of impregnating and deceiving a young woman, has taken an unexpected turn with the alleged intervention of underworld figure Kali Yogeesh, who has threatened violence if justice is not delivered. The case, which centres on accusations that the BJP leader's son lured the woman into a relationship on the pretext of marriage and later abandoned her, had already sparked outrage in local circles. However, the situation escalated after an audio recording surfaced, purportedly featuring Kali Yogeesh warning of retribution if the accused is not forced to marry the woman after his release from jail. In the call made to a prominent media outlet, Yogeesh questioned the silence of Hindu organisations and BJP leaders, expressing disappointment that no one was standing up for the victim, who he claimed was a Hindu girl from a financially weak background. He alleged double standards in the response to such cases, particularly when the accused has political backing. 'If this injustice continues, and she is not married, I will shoot him when he comes out of jail,' the voice in the audio is heard declaring. The speaker also condemned what he termed the hypocrisy of political leaders who rally for causes of Hindu women only when it suits them. The audio has triggered concern among security agencies and has once again highlighted the underworld's lingering shadow over sensitive local disputes in coastal Karnataka. Police are yet to verify the authenticity of the audio or respond to the threat publicly.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Time of India
Altercation in Hassan: 8 held for opening fire in the air
Hassan: Gorur police arrested eight youths for opening fire in the air during an altercation between two groups near Byadarahalli toll on Gorur Road late on Friday. A youth named Yogeesh opened fire during the altercation, police said. Police said Ganesh, Ningaraju, Sanjay, Girish, and Kiran were travelling from the Katayar Temple in Kerala to Davanagere in a car, while Bopanna, Chetan, and Yogeesh were heading to Kodagu in another car. A dispute broke out over the issue of which car should go first at the toll, leading to a verbal altercation that escalated into a fight between the two groups. Later, they stopped their cars near a barricade and continued fighting. Upon learning of the incident, Gorur police arrived at the scene, brought both groups to the station for extensive questioning, and filed a case under the Arms Act and for misuse of weapons. The court, after hearing the case, remanded the eight accused to judicial custody, according to Gorur police. Both parties filed complaints against each other at the Gorur police station.
New Indian Express
17-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Transport department cracks down on bike taxis despite Karnataka HC ban; 103 vehicles seized
BENGALURU: Despite the Karnataka High Court ban on bike taxis, a few were seen operating on Monday. Officials from the transport department said they are implementing the ban and seized 103 vehicles in operation. Transport officials who started the crackdown on Monday morning, said they were seizing vehicles operating illegally, slapping fines ranging from Rs 5,000-10,000. Bangalore West Regional Transport Office booked the most cases at 16, followed by KR Puram RTO at 13, and 12 by Bangalore East RTO. Netizens claimed that the bike taxi service providers may have halted the 'bike taxi' services, but are continuing in the guise of 'bike parcel service'. One social media user said that passengers can now book parcel service and then deliver themselves to their destinations, while another quipped that there should be a label on the passenger - Handle With Care. Similar humorous social media posts were doing the rounds on Monday. Transport Commissioner Yogeesh told TNIE that they will continue their crackdown and called upon bike taxi operators to abide by the HC ban, failing which they will face action. Ola Uber Drivers' and Owners' Association president Tanveer Pasha said, 'The bike taxi ban is welcome. However, some bike taxi operators are seen running the services. Contempt of court should be filed against them.' He demanded that the transport department create enough awareness among the general public that the bike taxis are banned and that the vehicles of those who are found operating would be seized. An official Uber spokesperson said, 'Uber has taken the difficult decision to suspend bike taxi operations in Karnataka from June 16, following the HC order. This will negatively impact thousands of riders who rely on bike taxis for their daily mobility needs, as well as thousands of drivers who rely on the service for their livelihood. We will continue engaging with the Government of Karnataka to help shape a progressive policy framework that enables safe, accessible, and affordable mobility options for everyone.' Rapido was not available for comment.
