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Incomplete e-KYC, failure to link Aadhaar with bank accounts cited as reason
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar urged citizens to maintain their voting rights, warning that access to government benefits, including guarantee schemes, could become difficult otherwise. He initiated the Special Intensive Revision process, emphasizing that state benefits are intended for Karnataka voters. Citizens can update details, change photos, and even use physical forms if they face app challenges, ensuring everyone can participate.
A 26-year-old woman, Sanjana, was allegedly murdered by her husband, an Indian Army soldier, in Bidar district. The accused, Bhagwat Gyaneshwar, reportedly attacked her with an iron rod after she confronted him about an alleged extramarital affair. The incident occurred after they visited a temple, with the victim succumbing to her injuries in a Maharashtra hospital. Police are investigating the brutal crime.
On Sunday evening, chaos unfolded outside Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha when a dispute over photography turned into a street brawl. What started as complaints about obstruction spiraled into a violent clash. Police swiftly intervened, calming the situation and detaining four Nepalese nationals. Investigative efforts are ongoing, with a formal case now in process.
HC refuses to quash probe against school
A festive bull procession in Haveri district turned violent when a firecracker incident near a mosque escalated into a clash, injuring eight people. Police have brought the situation under control and are investigating, ruling out any communal motive. The incident has sparked political debate, with a BJP leader criticizing the state government's handling of Hindu festivals and law and order.
A Bengaluru police sub-inspector, Praveen, has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting minor boys during a murder inquiry. Sources claim he thrashed and stripped the boys, forcing them into obscene acts and recording them. The leaked video prompted a suo-motu case under the POCSO Act, leading to his apprehension and custody for questioning.
A husband cannot be automatically ordered to pay maintenance simply because a wife files a petition, the Karnataka high court ruled. The court must assess financial realities, noting that a financially sound wife earning more than her husband, without dependents, shouldn't automatically receive support.
Karnataka is launching a month-long door-to-door voter enumeration drive starting Tuesday, aiming to update rolls for 5.5 crore citizens. Booth-level officers will distribute and collect forms, with political parties like Congress and BJP closely monitoring the process. Residents are urged to cooperate with BLOs to ensure their names remain on the electoral list.
A 26-year-old physiotherapist was discovered deceased in a locked room at a homestay near Nandi Hills, with her boyfriend found unconscious beside her. Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide attempt. The victim's mother has filed a complaint alleging a 'love jihad' angle, leading to a murder case against the boyfriend.