Bengaluru police
Bengaluru Police Successfully Recover Entire Rs 7.11 Crore from Major Cash Van Heist
Nov 26, 2025 01:54 am CST
Bengaluru police have successfully recovered the entire Rs 7.11 crore stolen during a cash van robbery. Nine individuals, including a police constable, have been arrested in connection with the heist. Multiple arrests were made across Bengaluru and Hyderabad as part of the investigation, with suspects now in police custody as the case continues.
Bengaluru Heist: Rs 7 Crore Stolen by Men Impersonating Government Officials from Cash Van
Nov 19, 2025 09:17 pm CST
In a daring daylight robbery in Bengaluru, unidentified men posing as central government officials intercepted a cash van near Ashoka Pillar and escaped with approximately Rs 7 crore. The suspects, who arrived in a car with a Government of India sticker, forced the van's staff into their vehicle before releasing them at Dairy Circle and fleeing with the cash. Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has deployed multiple teams across the city to investigate the case, with CCTV footage being examined to identify the perpetrators.
Kannada Actor Upendra and Wife Fall Victim to Rs 1.5 Lakh WhatsApp Cyber Scam
Nov 13, 2025 02:23 am CST
Popular Kannada film star Upendra and his wife Priyanka were targeted in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme involving compromised WhatsApp accounts, resulting in a Rs 1.5 lakh loss. Bengaluru Police have arrested one suspect from Bihar in connection with the scam that began with a deceptive link sent after an online purchase.
Instagram User Faces Criminal Charges for AI-Generated Fake Video of Karnataka Deputy CM Pushing Chief Minister
Nov 08, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Bengaluru police have registered an FIR against an Instagram account holder for creating and circulating an AI-generated fake video depicting Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar pushing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The fabricated footage, designed to appear as legitimate breaking news, has prompted legal action under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for potentially damaging the officials' reputations and disturbing social harmony.
Bengal Domestic Worker and Husband Allegedly Tortured by Bengaluru Police Over False Theft Accusation
Nov 04, 2025 03:24 pm CST
A 34-year-old domestic worker from West Bengal and her husband were allegedly subjected to a three-hour assault by Bengaluru police officers at Varthur Police Station after being falsely accused of stealing a diamond ring. The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission is now investigating the incident, with the Home Minister demanding a detailed report on the alleged police brutality that left the woman requiring hospital treatment.
Northeast Woman Faces Discrimination and Assault by Uber Auto Driver in Bengaluru Over Language Barrier
Oct 10, 2025 01:36 pm CST
A Northeast Indian woman faced verbal abuse and attempted assault from an Uber auto driver in Bengaluru after cancelling a ride. The incident, captured on video, highlights discrimination based on regional identity and language barriers, with the driver demanding she speak Kannada despite her inability to do so. Bengaluru Police are investigating while Uber has apologized for the concerning behavior.
Bengaluru Police Take Action Against Student Wearing 'Azad Kashmir' T-Shirt: Legal Implications and Public Safety Concerns
Oct 08, 2025 09:00 pm CST
Bengaluru Police have filed charges against Inayat Ameen, a Computer Science student at Ambedkar Institute of Technology, after he appeared in a viral video wearing a t-shirt depicting 'Azad Kashmir' map and flag. The case, registered under Section 196 of the Indian Penal Code, highlights concerns about expressions that potentially disrupt communal harmony and public peace in India.
16-Year-Old Girl Forced Into Marriage in Bengaluru: Police Case Filed Under Child Marriage Act
Oct 01, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Bengaluru police have registered a case after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly forced into marriage at a local mosque. The incident, reported on September 26, has led to legal action under the Child Marriage Restraint Act, with authorities also investigating potential violations of the POCSO Act. Separate complaints highlight concerns about those who conducted the illegal ceremony and possible pregnancy of the minor.
Karnataka BJP MP's Wife Loses Rs 14 Lakh Via 'Digital Arrest', Money Recovered
Sep 23, 2025 08:10 pm CST
In a swift operation, the Bengaluru police have recovered Rs 14 lakh, which BJP Chikkaballapura MP K Sudhakar's wife Preeti had lost in a cyber fraud through 'digital arrest'.