Police report sharp spike in cybercrimes against the elderly

Due to a lack of digital literacy and the changing nature of crime, the elderly have increasingly fallen victim to cyber crimes in 2024. Ramesh turned his attention towards his screen as the familiar ding of a notification resonated through his device. His eye caught the culprit amidst the row of notifications on his glowing […]

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Unrestricted acid sales continue; five attack cases in 2023

Bangalore reported five acid attack cases in 2023 with three women and two men victims but experts point to loopholes in data records. It is not meant to be sold without knowing the purpose of such purchase. It is dangerous and no less than a lethal weapon. It has destroyed the lives of many, not […]

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Theft incidents go up in the city

Officials and experts agree that curbing such crimes in the city requires a collaborative effort between the authorities and citizens. Recent Karnataka State Police data revealed a 27 percent increase in theft incidents in the city over the previous years. As of August 2023, around 6,800 incidents of theft have already been reported, with 1,230 […]

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