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SITs to crack down on cybercrimes

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.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Hoysala patrol vehicles to respond in 7.15 minutes, and more

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

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“

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023