Arun Dev is an Assistant Editor with the Karnataka bureau of Hindustan Times. A journalist for over 10 years, he has written extensively on crime and politics.
Articles by Arun Dev
Karnataka plans bill for crowd management
The proposed law — Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025 — was discussed at the state cabinet meeting on Thursday along with three other laws
Published on Jun 20, 2025 07:04 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Weeks after Bengaluru stampede, Karnataka drafts law to regulate mass gatherings
The move comes 2 weeks after the stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL victory parade, which killed 11 people and injured over 56
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 06:31 PM IST
Fresh row erupts over Amul kiosks at Bengaluru metro stations
The BMRCL signed a license agreement with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, which manages the Amul brand
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Bengaluru stampede: Siddaramaiah attacks BJP over demand for his resignation
Several BJP leaders were detained on Tuesday morning in Bengaluru when they began marching towards the CM’s official residence
Published on Jun 18, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
State’s social survey is distinct from Centre’s caste census: CM
Siddaramaiah also invoked a legal basis for the exercise, referring to a provision under the caste-based reservation law that mandates a fresh survey once every ten years
Published on Jun 17, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Karnataka CM seeks higher share in central tax pool
Highlighting Karnataka’s contribution to the national economy, the CM said that the state accounts for nearly 8.7% of India’s GDP, despite representing only 5% of the country’s population
Published on Jun 14, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Caste survey for social justice: Siddaramaiah
The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday formally announced the decision to carry out a fresh caste-based socio-educational survey across the state within a 90-day timeline
Published on Jun 13, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Cong brass ordered new caste survey: K’taka CM
Accepting the earlier report “in principle”, Siddaramaiah said that there were some complaints regarding it as it has been 10 years since the survey was conducted.
Published on Jun 12, 2025 07:18 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Karnataka government may soon mandate medical clearance for large gatherings
The move comes amid reports that the June 4 celebration, which drew thousands of people, had no formal medical infrastructure in place
Published on Jun 11, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Congress top brass assures state unit of no intervention in stampede probe
State BJP has announced its decision to hold a series of protests from June 13 against the Congress-led state government
Published on Jun 11, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Karnataka to redo caste survey after discontent
The meeting came after weeks of discontent over the findings of the caste survey originally carried out in 2015 at a cost of ₹162 crore
Published on Jun 11, 2025 05:33 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
No decision on NIA probe into Suhas Shetty murder case: Karnataka minister
The killing led to protests in parts of coastal Karnataka, with Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders calling it a targeted attack on right-wing activists
Published on Jun 10, 2025 09:46 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Not arrested as result of a probe but on CM’s orders: RCB official to HC
Nikhil Sosale alleged that his arrest in connection with the June 4 stadium stampede was carried out not as part of a lawful investigation but under direct orders from chief minister Siddaramaiah
Published on Jun 10, 2025 09:38 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Bengaluru stampede: IPS body demand revocation of suspension of 5 cops
The signatories questioned the rationale behind suspending top police officials before the completion of a judicial inquiry
Published on Jun 10, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Congress top brass summons Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Bengaluru stampede case
The stampede occurred on June 4 evening outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium during an event organised to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win in the IPL.
Updated on Jun 10, 2025 06:25 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
NIA to probe ex-Bajrang Dal leader’s murder in Karnataka
The Centre has handed over the probe into the murder of former Bajrang Dal member Suhas Shetty in Karnataka last month to the National Investigation Agency
Published on Jun 09, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Heard of stampede deaths later in evening: Karnataka CM
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah claimed he learned of the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede deaths only at 5:45 PM, after 11 fatalities occurred during RCB's IPL celebration.
Published on Jun 09, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Bengaluru stampede: Siddaramaiah says he learned of deaths only at 5.45 pm
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said the deaths were reported at the hospital at 3.50 pm, but he came to know about it only at 5.45 pm
Updated on Jun 09, 2025 05:09 AM IST
Siddaramaiah’s political secretary dismissed, ADGP intel shunted out
Karnataka government dismisses MLC K Govindaraj amid fallout from June 4 stampede, part of damage control after public criticism and police suspensions.
Published on Jun 07, 2025 08:40 AM IST
RCB, event firm execs held as K’taka shunts out CM’s aide to quell anger
Four RCB and event management executives were arrested after 11 fans died in chaotic IPL celebrations, prompting political fallout in Karnataka.
Published on Jun 07, 2025 07:16 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Political slugfest as BJP intensifies attack on Karnataka govt after stampede
In the letter, addressed to government departments, Govindaraj had requested “arrangements for a big celebration for the RCB team in Bengaluru on Tuesday.”
Updated on Jun 07, 2025 07:53 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Top cop’s suspension over Bengaluru stampede draws flak from ex-officers, oppn
B Dayananda was suspended on Thursday by the state home department for alleged lapse in managing RCB IPL victory celebrations.
Published on Jun 07, 2025 04:56 AM IST
Ignored warnings led to Bengaluru stampede
Behind the stampede was a tale of ignored warnings, last-minute political decisions, and a police force stretched to its breaking point
Published on Jun 06, 2025 05:39 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Bengaluru deaths: RCB, others booked, top cop suspended
Karnataka Police booked RCB and event organizers for culpable homicide after 11 died in a stampede during a celebration, prompting a judicial probe.
Published on Jun 06, 2025 04:29 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
FIR filed against unnamed people in Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium stampede case
The stampede occurred as thousands of fans gathered near the stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL 2025 victory
Bengaluru stampede: Probe ordered as Opposition criticises lapses
While the Karnataka govt termed the incident an “unexpected tragedy”, the opposition BJP questioned the police deployment and permission to conduct the event
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 06:01 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
11 caught in crush die amid celebrations over RCB title
A celebration for RCB's IPL win turned tragic as 11 died and 47 were injured in a stampede outside the stadium due to overwhelming crowds and poor planning.
Updated on Jun 05, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Two feared dead, several injured in RCB victory celebrations in Bengaluru
Thousands of RCB fans gathered early outside the stadium to see the team with the trophy, causing crowd chaos at the gates.
Updated on Jun 04, 2025 06:02 PM IST
Karnataka government, opposition lock horns over externment order
While Parameshwara refuted allegations of communal bias by BJP, state BJP president BY Vijayendra accused the government of “turning the police into a political weapon”
Published on Jun 04, 2025 07:30 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
3 suspects detained in murder of 32-year-old in Bantwal: Police
The attack was carried out by a gang of 15 people, including Deepak and Sumit Acharya, both known to the victims.
Published on May 29, 2025 08:46 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru