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
Bengaluru man stabs landlady 91 times, steals jewellery to repay debts; arrested
A senior police officer said that it was Kishan who informed the family about the murder and helped them with the funeral, in order to evade suspicion
Published on Jul 25, 2022 01:28 PM IST
Coastal Karnataka records below normal rainfall
This rainfall is even less than the average rainfall received in the region during this time. According to IMD, in Dakshina Kannada, the average rainfall during this season is 35.2 mm and the rainfall reported on Saturday was 78.8% less than the average rainfall. Similarly, Udupi reported 84% less rainfall and Uttara Kannada 88% less.
Published on Jul 24, 2022 12:06 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Narco test on PSI scam accused cop key: CID petition
The Karnataka criminal investigation department (CID) that has filed a petition before a Bengaluru court last week to conduct a narco-analysis test on suspended additional director general of police (ADGP) Amrit Paul on Friday reiterated that the test holds key to solve anomalies in the police sub-inspector (PSI) recruitment case.
Published on Jul 23, 2022 12:03 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Stalker beheads former partner in Karnataka: Police
Bengaluru A 23-year-old man allegedly beheaded his former girlfriend on the suspicion that she was in a relationship and later carried her severed head to the local police station in Karnataka’s Vijayanagar district, police said on Friday
Published on Jul 22, 2022 11:16 PM IST
Drink spiked by unknown persons, says actor held for drug consumption
Deputy commissioner of police (East) Bheemashankar S Guled said in the notice served on Tuesday, the actor has been asked to appear before the investigators within seven days.
Published on Jul 22, 2022 12:27 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
No recruitment until CID finishes probe: Police chief
The police department stopped all recruitments until the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) completes its probe into the PSI scam.
Published on Jul 22, 2022 12:22 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Cases of hoax emails in past remain unsolved
On April 8 and 9, At least 15 schools in Bengaluru received a bomb threat via email. According to police, the email was sent multiple times to schools on the IDs available on their website. Some schools received as many as 140 emails.
Published on Jul 19, 2022 12:33 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Amid bandh call, row over Idgah Maidan’s land ownership heats up
In June first week, Chamarajpet Nagareekara Okkoota Vedike approached civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) demanding permission for access to the ground
Published on Jul 14, 2022 12:11 AM IST
Arun Dev I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Bengaluru
Drug peddler’s properties seized in Bengaluru over narco cases: Police
In a statement, the police said the seizure of property was carried out under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. According to the CCB, the properties seized belonged to Mallesh G, a resident of Hanur in Chamarajanagar district.
Updated on Jul 10, 2022 06:09 AM IST
Harsha murder case: Kin accuse home min of inaction, he refutes allegations
A few days ago, videos of the three murder suspects speaking to their families and friends went viral on the social media.
Published on Jul 09, 2022 12:39 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Red alert extended to seven districts in K’taka, 12 dead since June 1
Instructions have been issued by the state government to provide immediate compensation and deploy additional relief forces.
Updated on Jul 09, 2022 12:39 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Witness shares info on evidence collected from Lankesh’s house
On the fourth day of the trial, the three witnesses produced gave details about the evidence collected from the crime scene, particularly the bullet cartridges.
Updated on Jul 08, 2022 12:39 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
PSI recruitment: ADGP blames DySP for scam, CID refutes allegations
Paul is the first officer of the additional director general of police (ADGP) rank — second-highest rank in the police hierarchy — to be arrested in the state in connection with a corruption case.
Published on Jul 08, 2022 12:17 AM IST
Arun Dev I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Bengaluru
PSI scam irregularities: CID names 34 in charge sheet
The CID filed the first charge sheet a day after it arrested a senior IPS officer and former head of the police recruitment cell, Amrit Paul, in connection with a separate case registered in Bengaluru
Published on Jul 07, 2022 12:28 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Gauri Lankesh murder trial resumes; sister Kavita records statement
Lankesh, a journalist and activist, was shot dead on the night of September 5, 2017, in front of her Rajarajeshwari Nagar home in Bengaluru.
Updated on Jul 05, 2022 01:40 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Police preparing report on illegal Bangladeshi migrants in state
IGP, central range, which is responsible for rural, on June 11 had written to the Unique Identification Authority of India to make changes to the address verification process for issuing Aadhaar cards after busting a gang using fake stamps to create gazetted officer’s letter in Bengaluru.
Published on Jun 19, 2022 12:15 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Karnataka govt tells educational institutes to keep a check on Covid cases
The Karnataka health department on Thursday asked all schools and colleges, especially those in Bengaluru, to adopt precautionary measures a day after 31 students tested positive for Covid-19 in two schools in the state capital.
Published on Jun 17, 2022 12:47 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Malali mosque case: Karnataka high court asks Mangaluru court not to give its verdict
The 3rd additional civil court in Mangaluru is hearing a suit by TA Dhananjaya and BA Manoj Kumar claiming that a “temple-like architecture” was discovered during renovation of Assayed Abdullahi Madani mosque in Malali, Thenka Ulipady village near Mangaluru.
Published on Jun 16, 2022 12:22 AM IST
Arun Dev, Mangaluru
Don’t pronounce order on suit maintainability: Karnataka HC to lower court
A Mangaluru court, which is hearing a suit claiming that a “temple-like architecture” was discovered in a mosque, has been told not to pronounce its verdict on maintainability of the suit
Published on Jun 15, 2022 10:21 PM IST
Stir sparks tension in Bidar, 1 arrested: Police
The mob gathered outside the Basavakalyan police station questioned police on delay in arresting the accused for allegedly circulating an objectionable post against Prophet Mohammed in a messaging app. The mob dispersed only after the arrest was made in their presence.
Published on Jun 15, 2022 12:35 AM IST
Arun Dev, Mangaluru
Actor Anushka Shetty’s brother alleges death threats from two, seeks security
Tollywood and Kollywood actor Anushka’s brother Gunaranjan Shetty filed the complaint with Karnataka home minister Jnanendra on Sunday seeking protection and legal action against the two accused after death threats
Published on Jun 14, 2022 12:33 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Karnataka: Two murder accused fired at after attack on cops
Mangaluru Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar said that three policemen were also injured in the incident and were undergoing treatment at local hospital.
Updated on Jun 12, 2022 06:45 AM IST
Arun Dev, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
Process to issue Aadhaar needs changes: Bengaluru Police after gang busted
The police said they have seized five seals of health officers at five BBMP hospitals, 26 fake letter-heads, 16 mobile phones, three CPUs, two laptops, two printers, 31 Aadhaar cards, 13 PAN cards, 28 voter IDs, four e-Shram cards, five driving licences, three Ayushman Bharat health cards, two ATM cards, three voter ID application form-6, 92 certificates for Aadhaar enrolment/update form with seals of BBMP medical officers from the accused.
Published on Jun 12, 2022 12:17 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
BJP lawmaker apologises after daughter misbehaves with cops
Renuka was caught on camera misbehaving with police and the media when she was found allegedly speeding and driving rashly in Bengaluru
Updated on Jun 10, 2022 12:16 PM IST
Karnataka college revokes suspension of 6 students over Hijab row
The college revoked the suspension of six students after they submitted an undertaking that they will follow the college’s dress code
Published on Jun 10, 2022 12:36 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Alleged Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist arrested from Bengaluru’s Okalipuram
The arrested man, identified as Talib Hussain, was allegedly an active member of the terrorist outfit
Updated on Jun 07, 2022 04:12 PM IST
Police stop 200 VHP, Bajrang Dal members from entering Srirangapatna mosque
Tension engulfed Srirangapatna, the former capital of 18th-century ruler Tipu Sultan, where right-wing groups declared their intention to chant Hanuman Chalisa outside the mosque on Saturday. The Hindutva outfits launched a Srirangapatna Chalo campaign, claiming the mosque stands on the ruins of a Hanuman temple.
Published on Jun 05, 2022 12:23 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Road safety in spotlight after 4 accidents in three months
On May 24, eight people were killed and 28 others injured in a collision between a private passenger bus and a truck on Pune-Bengaluru national highway in Hubballi
Updated on Jun 04, 2022 12:40 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
JD(S) leader hacked to death, security bolstered
The deceased identified as 40-year-old Prashant Nagaraj was a member of the Hassan City Municipal Council, said the police.
Published on Jun 03, 2022 12:29 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Govt college suspends six students for wearing hijab in K’taka
A district administration official said that the college principal informed them about the decision and said that the same has been taken following the Karnataka high court order on the dress codes in colleges.
Updated on Jun 03, 2022 12:26 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
