The trial in the Renukaswamy murder case has taken a significant turn after three accused approached a Bengaluru sessions court seeking permission to become approvers and testify for the prosecution against the other accused, including Kannada actor Darshan. The applications were filed during the ongoing day-to-day trial and could potentially provide the prosecution with additional...
A 40-year-old software engineer was arrested after allegedly opening fire with an air gun from the balcony of his apartment in Anekal taluk, Bengaluru, in the early hours of Thursday. The incident reportedly caused damage to several vehicles parked in the residential complex and allegedly involved the accused firing pellets in the direction of security...
A forest department official in Bengaluru has reportedly lost nearly Rs 10 lakh after becoming the victim of a cyber fraud involving a fake wedding invitation sent through WhatsApp. The incident has highlighted the growing threat posed by malicious Android Package Kit (APK) files, which cybercriminals are increasingly using to target unsuspecting smartphone users and...
In a case that highlights the importance of patient investigative work, Bengaluru Police cracked a murder mystery after an unusual two-hour silence during interrogation led investigators to uncover an alleged conspiracy behind a man’s killing. The breakthrough exposed what police believe was a carefully planned plot involving the victim’s wife and her associates, ultimately leading...
In a significant breakthrough, Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals accused of kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing an astrologer in a carefully planned criminal operation. The arrests came after an intensive investigation that combined technical surveillance, witness statements, and field inquiries, enabling officers to identify and apprehend the suspects within a short period. According to investigators,...
A shocking case of alleged child abuse at a daycare facility operating within a corporate campus in Bengaluru has sparked widespread concern over the safety of children enrolled in workplace childcare centres. Police have arrested a woman employed at the daycare after an investigation into allegations that a young child was physically assaulted while under...
In a major breakthrough in a sensational robbery and abduction case that shocked Bengaluru earlier this month, police have arrested several individuals and uncovered what investigators describe as an insider-led conspiracy involving the victim’s own driver. Authorities say the driver allegedly played a central role in planning and facilitating the robbery of more than ₹1...
A tragic incident in Bengaluru has shocked local residents after a paying guest (PG) accommodation owner was allegedly beaten to death during an argument over water usage. Authorities have arrested two college students in connection with the crime and have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal assault. According to...
A tragic incident involving an elderly couple has shocked residents of Bengaluru after an 83-year-old man allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life inside their home. The bodies of the couple were discovered under disturbing circumstances, prompting a police investigation into what authorities believe may be a case of murder followed by suicide....
In a major anti-trafficking operation, Bengaluru Police arrested two women accused of operating an alleged prostitution racket from rented residential properties across the city. Authorities also rescued three women during coordinated raids carried out by the Central Crime Branch’s (CCB) Women Protection Squad. According to police officials, the operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs...