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MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

In an effort to contain the growing cybercrime menace, especially related to Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS), courier frauds, sextortion, and online job rackets, City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda has deputed four DCPs in the city to tackle them effectively.

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Bengaluru: Computer science graduate who stole 133 laptops, 19 phones and four tablets lands in police net

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda on Tuesday announced the arrest of a computer science graduate on charges of stealing a total of 133 laptops, 19 mobile phones, and four tablets valued at Rs 75 lakh from paying guest accommodations used by IT employees in the city.

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Bengaluru police launch poster campaign against smoking

After cracking down on tobacco consumers and sellers in the city, the Bengaluru police launched a poster campaign against smoking in and around the city

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Ganesha processions banned this year in Bengaluru

B'lore Police Commissioner B. Dayananda directs police not to permit Ganesha processions with loudspeakers/D.J. systems/crackers due to recent murder/firecracker accident. 200 applications pending for processions; violators face disciplinary action. Idol immersion allowed without procession.

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Bengaluru police bust cybercrime network; 84 accounts that received swindled money frozen

Bengaluru police bust cyber crime network; 84 accounts frozen, ₹5 cr recovered. Network linked to 5013 cybercrimes across 30 states. 6 persons arrested, kingpins yet to be identified. Victims cheated by promising huge returns on investments.Bengaluru police bust cyber crime network; 84 accounts frozen, ₹5 cr recovered. Network linked to…

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Office bearer of Hindutva outfit in Davanagere arrested for writing threat letters to Kannada writers

CCB sleuths arrest Shivaji Rao Jadhav, 41, from Davanagere for allegedly writing threat letters to writers in State from April 2022. He confessed to writing letters as he considered writers "anti-Hindu". CCTV surveillance footage & corroborative evidence used to identify him. He's in 13-day police custody & probe is on…

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Prohibitory orders clamped in city for Karnataka bandh

Bengaluru City Police impose 24-hr Section 144 orders ahead of Karnataka Bandh call. Police Commissioner warns of stringent action against those forcing others to participate in the bandh.

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Police, tech companies to launch ‘Bengaluru Cybersphere Centre for Excellence’

Bengaluru Police, in collaboration with tech companies, propose to launch "Bengaluru Cybersphere for Excellence" to improve cyber investigation and security. It will serve as hub for knowledge sharing, innovation, skill development, security, and partnership. Home Minister G. Parameshwara, police officials, and IT-BT representatives present. Lab to develop tech for law…

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Goonda Act against cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli revoked

Nearly five weeks after cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli was arrested by the city police under the Goonda Act, the Home Department has revoked the case, following a report by the State advisory board that there was a “lack of sufficient grounds“

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BMTC official duped by fake ‘Mumbai police’, loses ₹95,000

Victim of cybercrime duped of ₹95,687 by man posing as customer care exec & DCP. Conmen threatened private firm employee with drugs & made away with ₹13.6 lakh. Police Commissioner launched 'Cyber Tip A Day' campaign to create awareness & share frauds committed by cyber crooks.

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14 peddlers arrested, drugs worth ₹7.8 crore seized

CCB arrests 14 drug peddlers in Bengaluru; recovers ₹7.8 crore worth synthetic drugs, including ephedrine for first time. Accused sourced drugs from native places, selling to IT professionals and students. Police tracking down sources.

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Hanumanthanagar police station felicitated for best performance under QR code feedback system

It was in the second week of August when a Hoysala patrolling team based on information from 112 rushed to the spot and rescued a 25-year-old labourer from Assam who was allegedly inflicting injuries on himself with a knife and threatening passers-by in Srinagar.

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Bengaluru City Police adopts Kannada commands for march past events

City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda accorded guard of honour in Kannada, drawing praise from all. 2016 Belagavi experiment, 2019 letter to state govt & 2021 order led to Kannada commands becoming norm in police events. Kannada commands now prevail across state.

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CCB raids bars and restaurants serving liquor to minors

CCB raids on pubs, bars, and restaurants in Bengaluru found minors consuming alcohol and smoking; 390 cases booked. 701 establishments checked, 3 cases under Juvenile Justice Act, 9 cases under Karnataka Excise Act, 1967, and 494 cases under Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 registered. Police Commissioner B. Dayananda…

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City police block 15,000 SIM cards used in cybercrimes last month

B'lore police blocked 15K SIM cards used by cybercriminals; Govt portal helped in tracking & blocking. Fraudsters used fake IDs & KYC loopholes. Blocking SIM cards will reduce victims & cybercrimes. However, accused use fake IDs & rent accounts to hoodwink tracking process.

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Christ University set up Cyber Forensic Lab

At Cyber Security Council, Commissioner B. Dayananda emphasizes need for security & regulation in e-commerce & e-governance. Cyber Forensic Lab inaugurated to safeguard virtual assets from malicious actors & threats. Summit aims to bring together experts to create awareness of digital landscape challenges. FKCCI VP advises to educate people on…

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Independence Day in Bengaluru: Stage is all set for Siddaramaiah’s first I-Day address in second stint

CM Siddaramaiah to address the State as Bengaluru preps for 77th Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground. 1,500 children are set to perform in cultural events, while 8,000 seats have been earmarked for public, VVIPs, VIPs and special invitees.

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INSIDE COPY UPDATED FOR PRINT: Terror module was created in Bengaluru Central Prison

The 5 accused had been staying in a rented house in R.T. Nagar for the last three months. They had roped in two women to stay with them to avoid arousing suspicion in the neighbourhood.

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Hoysala patrolling vehicles get digital wireless sets

A total of 241 Hoysala patrolling vehicles which are on the move to work as first responders have been updated with digital wireless sets with clear and interference-free sound.

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Can Bengaluru police control traffic better by using drone cameras?

To monitor traffic in Bengaluru, the City traffic police have started to use drones fitted with cameras. For now, they have decided to monitor traffic through drones in eight congested locations in various parts of the City.

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CID hosts workshop for police officers on handling NDPS cases

On the occasion of the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, Director General and Inspector General of Police, Alok Mohan inaugurated a one-day workshop on investigating NDPS cases for police officers of Karnataka today at CID Headquarters in Bengaluru on Monday.

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Ask the Bengaluru Police Commissioner a question on June 30

The ever increasing traffic chaos or the rising number of cyber frauds: if you have a question for the Bengaluru Police Commissioner, you can ask them on Friday at 4 p.m. as B. Dayananda participates in THTalksBengaluru.

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