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Hans India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Police Had Flagged Security Risks Hours Before Fatal RCB Stadium Stampede
Internal police correspondence reveals that law enforcement authorities had raised serious safety concerns just hours before the tragic crowd crush at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium during a Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebration event on June 4, 2025. The deadly incident, which claimed 11 lives and left approximately 56 people injured, occurred despite advance warnings from police leadership about potential crowd control problems and inadequate security arrangements. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Legislature Security) M.N. Karibasavana Gowda had sent an official communication on the morning of June 4 to senior government officials, including G. Sathyavathi, Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. The letter outlined multiple security vulnerabilities that could compromise public safety during the high-profile cricket team felicitation ceremony. The police official expressed grave concerns about managing the anticipated massive turnout, writing that "with lakhs of cricket fans expected to gather at Vidhana Soudha and a shortage of security personnel, managing the crowd will be a major challenge." He emphasized that RCB's nationwide popularity would likely draw enormous crowds to the venue. Gowda's correspondence highlighted critical staffing deficiencies within the Vidhana Soudha Security Division, warning that the existing personnel would be insufficient to handle the expected crowd size safely. The letter specifically noted that hosting such a major event at the government complex would present unprecedented crowd management challenges. To mitigate risks, the police official had recommended several precautionary measures. These included temporarily suspending all public entry passes for June 4, both online and offline, to limit attendance. He also suggested preventing government employees from bringing family members to the Secretariat and implementing an afternoon holiday to reduce foot traffic around the venue. The communication also raised concerns about surveillance capabilities at Vidhana Soudha, describing the heritage building as a vital installation lacking proper monitoring infrastructure. Despite previous requests for comprehensive CCTV coverage, the surveillance system remained incomplete, hampering authorities' ability to effectively monitor the large gathering. Additional safety concerns mentioned in the letter included the need for structural and electrical inspections of the event stage by the Public Works Department. Gowda insisted on conducting anti-sabotage checks at least two hours before the event and emphasized the importance of having a functional anti-drone system operational. The police official stressed the urgent need to deploy additional personnel from outside Bengaluru, noting that coordination between various law enforcement divisions would be challenging given the short preparation time. Despite these concerns, he assured that his department would comply with the government's final decision while maintaining that strict security protocols were essential for protecting both the venue and attendees. The revelation of this advance warning has raised questions about whether adequate action was taken to address the identified security gaps before the event proceeded as planned.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Susi Emu Farms MD gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment in 2012 Ponzi scheme case
The special court for the trial of cases under the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (TNPID) Act in Coimbatore on Friday sentenced the proprietor of an emu farm in Erode to 10-year rigorous imprisonment for cheating 385 investors of ₹7.61 crore around 13 years ago. Special Judge M.N. Senthil Kumar awarded the punishment to M.S. Guru alias Gurusamy, 46, managing director of Susi Emu Farms (India) Private Limited that operated out of Perundurai in Erode district. The court also imposed a total fine of ₹7,89,25,000 on the company and Gurusamy, and of this sum, ₹7,89,00,000 should be distributed among the 385 investors proportionately, said K. Muthu Vijayan, Special Public Prosecutor, who appeared in the case. The court delivered the judgment in the 2012 case registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Salem against the company and its MD. According to the prosecution, the company cheated 385 investors of ₹7,61,09,300 through Ponzi schemes, which were disguised as contract farming of emus. The trial was completed in the special court on Friday. The court found the company and its MD guilty of offences under Sections 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 406 (punishment for criminal breach of trust) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 5 (default on repayment of deposits and interest honouring the commitment) of the TNPID Act. Gurusamy was awarded seven years and three years of rigorous imprisonment for the offences under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC and another 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for the offence under Section 5 of the TNPID Act. The sentences will run concurrently. The court also ordered that the period of detention already undergone by Gurusamy, if any, should be set off.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BCTA Demands Promotions, Transfers, and Infrastructure Support in Government Schools Before New Academic Year
Gadwal: Dr. M.N. Vijay Kumar, State Vice President of the Bahujan Class Teachers' Association (BCTA), urged the government to promote nearly 800 pending Language Pandit posts in Telugu and Hindi through promotions before the beginning of the new academic year. Addressing a press meet, Dr. Vijay Kumar demanded the filling of all upgraded Language Pandit posts that have remained vacant across the state. He emphasized the need to reinstate the previously issued monthly promotion orders and called on the government to complete all teacher transfers and promotions across various categories before the commencement of the new school year. Dr. Vijay Kumar also highlighted the lack of basic support staff in schools and requested the immediate release of funds for record assistants, watchmen, scavengers, and cooking agency contracts. Stressing the importance of improving infrastructure, especially in rural schools, he urged the government to focus on strengthening public educational institutions. He demanded the immediate release of long-pending Dearness Allowances (DA) and the implementation of the Pay Revision Commission (PRC). Promotions for long-overdue posts, such as Junior Lecturers, Deputy DEOs, and Mandal Education Officers (MEOs), should also be addressed without further delay. Furthermore, Dr. Vijay Kumar called for the immediate disbursement of GPF Part Final funds and pending dues for retired teachers. To enhance foundational language skills at the primary level, he requested the recruitment of qualified Telugu, Hindi, and Urdu language teachers. Prominent Gazetted Headmasters Abel, Nagaraju, Prabhakar, Aruna, and others participated in the event.
United News of India
30-04-2025
- United News of India
AP: Eight devotees killed in wall collapse at Simhachalam temple in Vizag
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 30 (UNI) At least eight devotees, including three women, were killed and several others injured in a wall collapse near the famous Simhachalam temple in the district in the early hours of Wednesday. The incident reportedly occurred at around 0300 hours after heavy rain accompanied by heavy gales lashed the city. The incident occurred when the devotees in large numbers were waiting in the Rs 300 queue line to witness the 'Nijaroopa Darshan of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy on the occasion of annual 'Chandanotsavam' festival. District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad, Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat, and Commissioner of Police Shankabratha Bagchi rushed to the spot. Police , fire and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have reached the spot and are conducting the rescue operations. The debris is being cleared, and the injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals. Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V Anitha rushed to the spot to supervise relief operations. On 'X social media platform, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, while expressing grief over the incident, said, 'The incident reportedly happened due to heavy rains. Have spoken to the District Collector and Police Commissioner and have asked for the best treatment for the injured and are monitoring the situation continuously.' UNI KNR ARN
