CID to probe alleged suicide of DySP

Bengaluru, Jul 8: Karnataka government has handed over to CID the investigation into the alleged suicide of Mangaluru DySP M K Ganapathy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said today as he warned of action against seniors accused of harassing the police official.

"We have handed over this case to the CID. After the CID submits its investigation report, we will take appropriate action," he reporters here, as the incident put his government in a spot.

In the second such suicide case involving a senior police official within a week, Ganapthy was found hanging from the ceiling fan in a room at a lodge in Madikeri where he had gone from Mangaluru yesterday.

On July 5, the body of DySP of Chikkamagaluru sub-division Kallappa Handibag (35), accused of kidnapping a person for ransom, was found hanging in his father-in-law's home at Murgod in Belagavi district.

In an interview given to a local news channel in Madikeri, the DySP had mentioned names of two higher police officials and Minister for Bengaluru Development K J George, a former Home Minister, accusing them of harassing him.

"I am disappointed with transfers happening in police department, which is done on caste consideration.Top officials should not do this. It's not good. It is wrong. Therefore, I am coming out openly before the media," he had said.

Ganapathy had also said, "If anything happens to me hereafter, they are responsible. Who? (police officials) A M Prasad and Pranab Mohanty, and also former Home Minister George. They (police officials) are close to Chief Minister and Home Minister, who give information to them."

As his government came under Opposition attack, Siddaramaiah said the BJP, which has been demanding resignation of George for allegedly harassing the deceased officer, has no moral right to do so.

Responding to the charge by the deceased police official, George said he had no connection with Ganapathy and had no personal issues with him and never harassed him.

"I have no connection with him. I have no personal issue with him. I never harassed him. Even in the TV interview he only mentioned in the last K J George Home Minister," he said.

Reacting to BJP's demand for his resignation, George said it has been demanding it from day one of his assuming charge as the minister.

"Let BJP produce proof or evidence that I had harassed the official. How can one resign on a mere allegation. If they have proof, let them come out with it.There should be some truth before I give my resignation," he said.

Ganapathy's wife Pavana said, "We only know that he had pressure from the department. He has said what ever he had to. We don't know any thing, he used to say same things to us often."

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QR-code tips power Mangaluru's major drug bust: 25 arrested in 2 weeks

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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