Bengaluru Police: News
23 Sep 2024
BengaluruOver 50 pieces of woman found in fridge; suspect identified
The Bengaluru Police have identified the prime suspect in the alleged murder of a 29-year-old woman, whose dismembered body was discovered inside her refrigerator.
15 Sep 2024
Amit ShahBJP MLA Muniratna arrested over casteist slurs, death threats
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Muniratna Naidu, who was arrested by the Bengaluru Police on Saturday for alleged harassment, threats, and casteist abuse, has been sent to two days of police custody.
09 Sep 2024
High CourtDarshan confesses to 'kicking' Renukaswamy, hitting him with a branch
Kannada actor Darshan Thogudeepa has confessed to assaulting Renukaswamy, a fan who was later found dead, as per the charge sheet filed by Bengaluru Police.
04 Sep 2024
Indian Penal CodeRenukaswamy murder: Kannada actors Darshan, Pavithra Gowda among 17 charged
The Bengaluru police have filed a chargesheet against 17 people, including Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his friend Pavithra Gowda, in the Renukaswamy murder case.
07 Aug 2024
Special Investigation TeamKarnataka priest suspended for displaying Darshan's photo in temple
A priest in Karnataka, identified as Mallikarjun Swamy, alias Malli, has been suspended for placing a photograph of murder-accused Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum.
09 Jul 2024
KarnatakaRenukaswamy murder case: Chargesheet reveals shocking details involving accused Darshan
The high-profile murder case of Renukaswamy, involving Sandalwood actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his rumored girlfriend, fellow actor Pavithra Gowda, is set to see a chargesheet filed.
09 Jul 2024
Virat KohliFIR against Virat Kohli's Bengaluru pub for late-night operations
The Bengaluru police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against One8 Commune, a pub owned by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli.
20 Jun 2024
KarnatakaRenukaswamy case: Autopsy reveals dogs devoured parts of his body
The murder case involving Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has taken a horrifying turn with the autopsy report of the victim, 33-year-old Renukaswamy, revealing brutal details.
11 Jun 2024
Kannada FilmsAfter Darshan Thoogudeepa's arrest, his 'friend' Pavithra Gowda detained: Report
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with a murder case on Tuesday.
11 Jun 2024
Kannada FilmsKannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa arrested for alleged involvement in murder
Renowned Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with a murder case on Tuesday.
06 Apr 2024
BengaluruOn camera: Bengaluru workers beat up senior over work pressure
Two employees of Heritage Foods, a Bengaluru-based dairy company, were arrested on Friday for allegedly masterminding an attack on their senior.
15 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaYediyurappa booked for sexually assaulting minor; former CM denies allegation
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa (81) has been booked under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl at his Bengaluru residence on February 2.
13 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA detains man who 'met' suspect
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday detained a person linked to the Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, according to reports.
05 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru prison radicalization case: NIA conducts searches across 7 states
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at 17 locations across seven states in connection with a case of radicalization of prisoners by a terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Karnataka.
04 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru cafe blast
The National Investigation Agency has taken over the probe into last week's The Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru, following directions from the Union Home Affairs Ministry.
02 Mar 2024
BengaluruBengaluru cafe blast: Suspect ordered rava idli before planting explosives
In the latest development on the blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Karnataka's Bengaluru, police have reportedly revealed that the accused was captured on CCTV cameras ordering rava idli at the restaurant.
27 Dec 2023
KarnatakaLanguage row: Pro-Kannada activists vandalize English signboards in Bengaluru
Pro-Kannada activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) on Wednesday went on a rampage in Bengaluru, tearing down English signboards and demanding that 60% of all signage be in Kannada.
11 Sep 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: Private transporters go on strike, traffic advisory issued
Transportation disruptions were reported in Bengaluru after the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations went on strike on Monday.
28 Aug 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: Engineer kills live-in partner using pressure cooker, arrested
A 24-year-old woman was reportedly killed by her live-in partner in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following an altercation over accusations of adultery on Saturday, NDTV reported, quoting police officials.
02 Aug 2023
BengaluruBengaluru: Woman raped by ex-boyfriend, his friends for a year
The Bengaluru Police has arrested a 28-year-old private school dance teacher for allegedly raping his 23-year-old former girlfriend for over a year.
12 Jun 2023
KarnatakaDutch YouTuber physically assaulted on camera at Bengaluru's Chor Bazaar
A shocking video of a Dutch YouTuber being allegedly harassed by a local trader near the Chickpet market area in Bengaluru, Karnataka, while he was filming a vlog has gone viral on social media platforms.
14 Apr 2023
KarnatakaBengaluru: Rs. 1 crore cash seized ahead of Karnataka polls
The Bengaluru Police arrested two people on Friday after they were caught with two bags containing Rs. 1 crore in cash, according to the Indian Express.
21 Mar 2023
Kannada FilmsKannada actor Chetan Kumar arrested over objectionable 'Hindutva' tweet
Kannada star Chetan Kumar, also known as Chetan Ahimsa, has landed in trouble over an objectionable social media post.
09 Mar 2023
BengaluruBengaluru auto-driver smashes 'northeastern' Rapido agent's helmet; calls him 'foreigner'
A video of a Bengaluru auto driver harassing a Rapido bike taxi rider has gone viral on social media.
25 Nov 2022
BengaluruBengaluru: 67-year-old dies during sex, paramour's husband helps dump body
A 67-year-old Bengaluru man, whose body was found inside a plastic bag a week ago, died of cardiac arrest while having sex with his paramour, revealed preliminary police investigation.
15 Jun 2022
Bollywood'Was given drinks and drug-laced cigarettes,' claims Siddhanth Kapoor
Actor-filmmaker Siddhanth Kapoor has broken his silence in the ongoing drug controversy.
14 Jun 2022
Sushant Singh RajputDay after arrest, Siddhanth Kapoor, 4 others released on bail
On Sunday night, veteran actor Shakti Kapoor's son and actor Shraddha Kapoor's elder brother, actor-filmmaker Siddhanth Kapoor, was nabbed by the Bengaluru Police at a rave party.
14 Sep 2021
NetflixNetflix docu-series 'Crime Stories: India Detectives' out on September 22
Streaming giant Netflix on Tuesday announced that a four-part documentary series Crime Stories: India Detectives is set to be released on the platform on September 22.
28 May 2021
IndiaBengaluru rape: 2 accused shot by police during escape attempt
Two of the six accused arrested in the alleged gang-rape and assault of a woman in Bengaluru were shot in the leg today, after they purportedly tried to escape from the crime scene, NDTV reported.
15 Oct 2020
KarnatakaVivek Oberoi's home searched in drugs case involving relative
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi's home was today searched by the Bengaluru Police in connection with a high-profile drugs case involving his brother-in-law, Aditya Alva.
08 Sep 2020
BengaluruSamyuktha Hegde accepts Kavitha Reddy's apology after alleged attack
After being accused of moral policing by Kannada actor Samyuktha Hegde, Congress leader Kavitha Reddy has issued an "unconditional apology."
14 Feb 2020
ChennaiShould more Indian cities adopt 'Honk More, Wait More'?
Recently, the Mumbai Police introduced a scheme to discipline reckless honkers at traffic signals: 'Honk More, Wait More'.
22 Nov 2019
KarnatakaKSCA confirms KPL on hold until completion of police investigation
The Karnataka Premier League (KPL) has been put on hold by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) owing to the ongoing Police investigation for the alleged match-fixing and spot-fixing scenario.
12 Oct 2019
BengaluruBengaluru police fined Rs. 1L for wrongly arresting Facebook-page admin
The Karnataka High Court on Friday imposed a fine of Rs. 1 lakh on Bengaluru police for registering FIRs against the administrator of a Facebook page.
10 Sep 2019
BengaluruGoldman VP tricks juniors, steals Rs. 38cr to pay poker-debt
On Tuesday, Bengaluru Police arrested a senior executive of Goldman Sachs for allegedly swindling the firm of Rs. 38 crore after incurring losses while playing online poker.
12 Apr 2019
Tamil Nadu23-year-old man kidnapped for fourth time by disgruntled employees
Bengaluru Police recently arrested three people, Sanjay, Niranjan and Rakesh, for abducting their former employer, Sujay SK.
22 Nov 2018
BengaluruBengaluru: It's either emptying pockets or jail-term for footpath riders
After multiple campaigns, drives and even steps like cancelling licenses failed to curb the menace of footpath riders, Bengaluru Police has now decided on a sterner action.
28 Aug 2018
IndiaPopular Kannada rapper Chandan Shetty summoned over song on ganja
Popular rapper Chandan Shetty is in trouble.
08 Aug 2018
BengaluruBengaluru Police solves 105 cases with one arrest
Bengaluru Police claimed recently to have cracked a stunning 105 cases of theft with the arrest of a seasoned chain-snatcher in June, TOI reported.
04 Aug 2018
KarnatakaIllegal-hoarding drive: Karnataka HC slams top-cop for BBMP officials' assault
"Hooliganism has to be the last thing in Bengaluru," thundered Karnataka HC Chief justice yesterday, while taking serious note on the attack on BBMP workers and officials who were removing illegal hoardings in Ramamurthynagar on Thursday.
29 Jul 2018
BengaluruBeware! After bank-accounts, cyber hackers are now targeting your webcams
Cyber frauds are passé. The latest cyber-crime is webcam-hacking.
