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
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
Siddaramaiah orders ministers, officials to visit rain-hit areas to take stock of situation
The directive comes amid concerns that continued downpours may lead to worse conditions in low-lying and landslide-prone areas.
Published on May 29, 2025 08:42 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
Kamal Haasan’s Kannada remark triggers political slugfest
Pro-Kannada organisations threatened to disrupt the film’s release unless Haasan issues a public apology.
Updated on May 29, 2025 06:28 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
DKS vows action against BJP legislator Ravikumar over derogatory remarks against IAS officer
Ravikumar had made the statement against the IAS officer in Kalaburagi on May 24, triggering widespread outrage across political and bureaucratic circles
Published on May 28, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
BJP expels two rebel lawmakers in Karnataka
Somashekhar, who represents Yeshwanthpur (Bengaluru) and Hebbar Yellapura (Uttara Kannada) in the state assembly, did not immediately respond to requests for comments
Published on May 27, 2025 04:38 PM IST
Bengaluru records wettest May since 1957
Bengaluru Urban district has registered 340.6mm of rainfall between March 1 and May 27, overshooting its seasonal norm by 155mm
Karnataka BJP MLC’s remarks on IAS officer trigger row
MLC Ravikumar’s remarks came after leader of opposition Narayanaswamy was prevented from leaving a guest house by Cong leaders
Published on May 27, 2025 05:52 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru
State monitors uptick of Covid case as elderly man dies
The Karnataka government is enhancing Covid-19 testing after an elderly man's death, but assures no immediate public alarm or restrictions.
Published on May 26, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Tales of villages with legacies of military service
Scores of villages across India boast of a rich connection with the forces, having had people from across generations serve in them.
Updated on May 26, 2025 05:24 AM IST
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Kumaraswamy lashes out at govt over renaming of district
Union minister HD Kumaraswamy criticizes DCM DK Shivakumar for renaming Ramanagara to Bengaluru South, alleging personal real estate interests behind the move.
Published on May 24, 2025 09:40 AM IST
Arun Dev, Bengaluru