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Two arrested in Mangaluru after video of man abusing hospital staff goes viral
In the video, Deekshit can be heard complaining that the hospital was apathetic to his friend, who is on a stretcher after a bike accident, and was waiting for an ambulance for further care.
A medical superintendent in Mangaluru's Wenlock Hospital has filed a police complaint alleging that a person filming a video with his phone and a group of his friends threatened doctors on duty at the hospital in the early hours of Monday morning. Mangaluru police arrested two persons including Deekshit, who is seen filming the video, and his friend Nikhil, in connection with the incident. The complaint was filed after video footage of a man complaining about the medical facilities at Wenlock Hospital was widely shared on social media. The man is heard complaining that his friend was not treated for over an hour-and-a-half and is also heard abusing doctors working inside the hospital in Tulu in the three-minute video. The man in the video claimed that his friend, who is seen lying on a stretcher, did not receive timely treatment from the hospital authorities and was made to wait over an hour-and-a-half. “Let’s make a video and post the condition of the government hospital. The public must know that even after one and a half hours, the patient is made to sleep here (on the stretcher) and no treatment is being provided to him. The police are here (he said pointing at a police personnel), but even he can’t do anything he says,” the man is heard saying. In the video, a patient is lying on the stretcher unattended. The man with the mobile phone in hand then walks into the hospital and begins hurling abuses and expletives at the staff and doctors working inside. He alleges that the doctors treating his friend have neglected him and are asking him to take his injured friend to AJ Shetty Hospital, a private hospital around 6.3 km away from Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru. The police official present in the hospital attempts to calm Deekshit down, and asks him to leave the hospital premises. The man however continues to rant. He is heard saying, "This is my friend and it has been one-and-a-half hours," while pointing at wounds on the patient's head. The patient’s wounds are dressed in the video, and a nurse is seen tending to the patient at the end of it and giving him an injection. Dr HR Rajeshwari Devi of Wenlock Hospital, in her complaint filed at Mangaluru (South) police station, stated that the person filming the video – Deekshit – was inebriated and arrived at the hospital at 4.15 am on Monday with a friend who had fallen from a bike. Hospital authorities maintain that the patient was treated immediately. “The doctors administered primary care, including X-ray, but when they advised the patient’s friends to take him for a CT scan, they demanded an ambulance to take him to a private hospital and abused the hospital staff,” she said. Dr Rajeshwari added that the patient had arrived at the hospital with injuries in his scalp and neck. "The patient was assessed immediately after being brought in, in a method known as triaging (wherein airway, respiration and circulation of the patient are assessed). He was found to be normal. He underwent scans to rule out any internal injuries and had been placed on intravenous fluids," she said. However, it is at this point that hospital authorities admit that there was a delay in moving the patient to the CT scan facility next to the building. "It was decided that a CT scan would be needed to rule out a head injury. He was not in need of any active help and as seen on the video, he had already been dressed by the doctors. However, at this point the patient's friend began filming a video and abusing doctors working in the hospital at the time.The group was close to physically assaulting our staff," Dr Rajeshwari said. According to her, the patient was made to wait since the ambulance which takes patients to the CT scan facility next to the hospital was transporting another patient at the time. "We did not suggest that the patient should be transferred to another private hospital," she said. A case under section 504 of the IPC (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace) and sections 3 and 4 of Karnataka Prohibition of Violence against Medicare Service Personnel and Damage to Property in Medicare Service Institutions Act, 2009 was registered by police officials in Mangaluru (South) police station. Police officials are investigating the claims made by Deekshit in the video. They are also looking for others accompanying him. The incident has come to light amid the nationwide protests over the assault on doctors working at NRS Hospital in Kolkata. In the last two days, medical services in Karnataka and across major Indian cities were hit after the Indian Medical Association's call for a nationwide strike. A black badge protest was also held in Mangaluru on Friday. The protests have been called off now.
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Bengaluru steel flyover project scrapped, Karnataka govt tells HC
The proposal for the project, which was scrapped in March 2017, was being relooked by the new government.
In another victory for Bengaluru residents opposing the proposed controversial steel flyover between Hebbal and Chalukya Circle, the Karnataka government told the High Court on Monday that it has shelved the project. The Karnataka High Court was hearing a plea by Namma Bengaluru Foundation (NBF) which had asked that the project be scrapped on grounds that it was not sanctioned through the mandatory procedures. During the previous hearing, the government counsel had also confirmed that the government had not asked for environmental clearance. This project was proposed by Bangalore Vision Group, which the HC deemed as an extra-constitutional body and scrapped it. Following this, the NBF had insisted that the project be approved through the constitutionally mandated Metropolitan Planning Committee. NBF had approached the court after the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) allegedly did not answer their Right to Information applications on the project. Big victory to the unrelenting legal battle of NBF & citizens' fight against #SteelFlyover project. After denying several RTI applications & bypassing the constitutionally mandated BMPC the GoK has dropped the project & submitted it's proceedings to Hon'ble HC in today's hearing pic.twitter.com/lY5EQ4FvMx — NBF (@Namma_Bengaluru) June 18, 2019 Proposed to be built at the cost of Rs 1,791-crore, the 6.7 km long flyover was to be constructed to improve connectivity to the Bengaluru International Airport. From the time the proposal to build the flyover was announced, residents have been staging protests. In February 2016, 8,000 people had formed a human chain along the route of the proposed flyover from Chalukya Circle to Esteem Mall in protest. Those opposed to the project had argued that the elevated corridor would be futile and will not solve Bengaluru’s never-ending traffic problem. A study by urban mobility expert and IISc professor Ashish Verma has predicted that at the current rate of private vehicle ownership, the steel flyover would likely end up getting congested on the first day itself. Moreover, 2,000 trees were planned to be axed to make space for the project, this at a time when the green cover of the once called Garden City is already fading. In the face of the protests, the controversial project was scrapped by the Siddamramaiah government in March 2017. It had become a non-issue until it was reintroduced in January 2019 by Deputy CM G Parameshwara, who holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio.
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Tumakuru man's attempted backflip stunt goes horribly wrong
The man has been admitted to Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru where he is being treated.
A young man runs towards a friend who has his arms held together in a clasp, the man uses his friend’s hands to boost himself into the air and into a backflip, but he is unsuccessful and his head and neck crash first into the ground. This is a video of 19-year-old Kumar, a resident of Tumakuru in Karnataka, as he attempts a backflip. He has sustained a severe spinal injury and is being treated at Victoria Hospital in the city. Disclaimer: Graphic content, viewer discretion is advised According to sources from the hospital, the young man was allegedly recording the stunt to upload to a popular social media platform. As he attempted to do a backflip in air, he faltered and his head hits the ground first. This has resulted in extensive damage to his spinal cord. Following this, he was taken to a nearby hospital and stabilised before being shifted to Victoria Hospital. “He was brought in earlier today from a local hospital in Tumakuru, where they assessed him. We have examined him and have asked for some scans, as of now we cannot say how bad the damage is,” said one doctor from the hospital’s emergency department who tended to the man. The spinal cord is a structure which is responsible for a range of sensory and motor functions. Damage to the spinal cord can result in either temporary or permanent distortion in these functions. This incident is not the first time that people have been injured attempting to perform stunts for social media. Several deaths have earlier been reported as the result of people attempting to recreate various stunts or photos to post to social media. In one such instance in 2017, a 13-year-old boy from Hyderabad died after he took a selfie from the top of a railway coach. The boy, identified as Kumar, was taking selfies atop an empty, stationary railway coach at Moula Ali railway station, when he came into contact with a high-tension wire and was electrocuted. He succumbed to burn injuries he sustained later at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad.
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Watch: This 'scooter' can climb arecanut trees in 30 seconds
Based on the mechanism of the bike, 60-year-old Ganapathi has been developing the machine over the last two years.
Strapped comfortably with a back-support and safety harness, in less than 30 seconds, a farmer scaled an arecanut tree as high as 30 metres. He did so with an indigenously-developed vertical scooter, which allowed him to climb the tree without taxing his muscles or bruising his arms or legs -- otherwise an inevitable part of the trade. It took two long years to develop the scooter-like tree climber, said K Ganapathi Bhat, a farmer from Komale in Bantwal taluk in Dakshina Kannada, who constructed and designed the vehicle to help people climb trees effortlessly. A Bachelor of Science graduate in Physics, Chemistry and Maths, Bhat said that a shortage of climbers in the region motivated him to develop the ‘mechanical vehicle’ that would enable farmers to climb and cultivate their trees. “Having been born in a family with an agricultural background, it was painful to see the ripe coconut and arecanut either eaten by birds or falling across the fields. In the current situation, where there is a substantial migration of well-educated youngsters to the cities for white collar jobs, there is a huge scarcity of employment in labour-intensive sectors like agriculture, especially those skilled in climbing trees. So I felt the need to do something to save the crops,” Ganapati said. About two years ago, 60-year-old Ganapathi said, based on the mechanism of a bike, he started designing a petrol-run variant vehicle that could climb trees. The machine itself weighs around 28 kilograms, which consists of hydraulic drum brakes, a hand gear, double chain, and a safety belt. An average person weighing around 80 kilograms can climb the tree within a time span of 30 seconds. “It runs on petrol. For a liter of petrol, a farmer can climb nearly 90 trees without any disruption,” Ganapathi said. Pegged at a cost of Rs 75,000 per unit, the vehicle comes with a brake as well as a clutch for the smooth movement of the machine. Further, the bike can be strapped to trees with different widths, but with a smooth surface. In case the brake fails, a backup brake will jam the wheels and stop the vehicle from rolling down the tree. Ganapathi said that he himself tested the machine on around 2,000 trees at his farm in Komale near Panolibail in Sajipamunnur in Bantwal. “We have also conducted experiments on trees with algae, but found that it does not work on mushy or moisture-based surfaces. Subsequently we warn our buyers in advance to not carry out such trials and put themselves at risk,” he said. Ganapathi said that although companies from Singapore, South Africa and Thailand have approached him to establish a manufacturing unit for the bike, Ganapathi said that he has refused the offer. “I wish to partner with an organisation that would help me share the technology with the farmers to benefit them. I do not wish to seek royalties for such a venture. But I want to make sure that this product reaches as many farmers as possible, so that, in some way, it helps in the development of the overall agricultural scenario of the country,” he said. Ganapathi added that at present he is working on improving the mechanisation of the vehicle. Content provided by http://bit.ly/2DX7vnh and Scribes Media Ventures LLP).
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The meteoric rise of I Monetary Advisory and its founder Mansoor Khan
Mansoor Khan had allegedly worked with Heera Islamic Business Group run by the controversial Noweera Sheikh before setting up IMA Jewels.
The probe into the Rs 2,000 crore ponzi scam perpetrated by I Monetary Advisory (IMA) based in Bengaluru that cheated several depositors has taken several turns. While the Special Investigation Team probing the case is looking into IMA CEO Mohammed Mansoor Khan’s past dealings, there are also allegations that the man who is known to have strong political connections and fled the country, was aided by a few in the police department. On allegations that the Bengaluru police did not take the Revenue Department’s public notice stating that IMA was carrying our fraudulent activities in November 2018 seriously, SIT sources say that they are looking into whether any police officials were involved in covering up Mansoor Khan’s tracks since 2015. In April 2017, Mansoor Khan filed a case against Janasri TV CEO Lakshmi Prasad Vajpai alleging that Vajpai was trying to extort Rs 15 crore from him. Did Vajpai have incriminating evidence against Mansoor Khan and IMA’s illegal dealings? SIT sources say that the probe has unravelled several details about Mansoor Khan and his sudden accumulation of massive wealth. Which brings us to the question – Who is Mansoor Khan? Humble beginning Hailing from Tamil Nadu, Mansoor Khan’s parents arrived in Bengaluru in the 1950s and lived in Mackan Road in Shivajinagar. At the age of 18, Mohammed Mansoor Khan, decided to work instead of going to college. Mansoor Khan started working as a sales representative. Later, he decided to obtain a degree and studied B.Com in Bangalore University. Unable to find a job in Bengaluru, Mansoor Khan left for Dubai in late 1990s, where he worked as a sales representative in a jewellery business run by one of his relatives. It was here that Mansoor Khan learned the ropes of gold trade, SIT sources say. Upon his return, he went to Chennai, where he obtained a post graduate diploma in jewellery design. He then joined Heera Islamic Business Group run by the controversial Nowhera Shaikh, where he allegedly learned the inner workings of Ponzi scams by showcasing them as halal investments. “He learned where to buy gold for cheap and bring it back to sell it for higher prices at Heera Gold. One of the first businesses he set up was IMA Jewels,” an SIT official said. In 2006, Mansoor Khan decided to establish a similar financial advisory company. As a resident of Shivajinagar, Mansoor Khan had allegedly rubbed shoulders with gangsters in the area. Police say that Mansoor decided to enlist the help of a gangster named Iliyas, who was to invest Rs 50 lakh into the company. While Iliyas was the one bringing in investment, Mansoor was allegedly the salesmen, who was trying to lure more investors. Thus, began Iliyas-Mansoor Advisory, the first IMA. “At the time, there was no one who took him seriously. He did not possess a good reputation due to the people he mingled with. So, the company was dissolved by 2008,” an SIT official added. IMA and Mansoor Khan’s rise By December 2013, Mansoor Khan had allegedly decided to take a different route – to gather the support of the religious leaders from his community in order to drive investment into his new venture. With paid-up capital of Rs 1 crore, Mansoor Khan and his closest ally Nasir Hussein started I Monetary Advisory in December 2013. “Mansoor Khan began convincing the ulema in Bengaluru and several other districts in Karnataka by stating that his company has been in existence since 2006. Although it was technically not true, the ulema were convinced by his plan. Mansoor Khan promised 10 times more than what was invested. Of the profits earned, he promised to give 70% of it to investors, retain 15% for company expenses, use 10% for charitable works and keep the remaining money for himself. He promised the ulema that he would build hospitals and also open a school,” SIT sources say. By 2015, IMA had over 10,000 investors and the numbers only kept increasing. In 2015, Mansoor khan opened IMA Jewels in Jayanagar. “IMA Jewels used to give out 20% to 50% discounts on gold to its investors at its showroom in Jayanagar. This is when the Income Tax Department began getting suspicious. In April 2017, the Income Tax Department had conducted a search and seizure operation at various properties owned by Mansoor Khan. He was under investigation for not filing returns since the 2015-16 fiscal. I-T had received a tip off from the RBI in 2015 itself,” SIT sources added. IMA offered members of the Muslim community ‘halal’ investment options. According to the Sharia law, it is considered ‘haram’ (prohibited) to draw interests (riba) on money. ‘Halal’ options are considered ethical wherein the amount can be invested in trade of commodities accepted under the Islamic law and a profit is shared with the investors. Between 2016 and 2018, the IMA Group of Companies had a school, a multi-specialty hospital, a supermarket chain, gold trade business and construction company under its umbrella. SIT sources say that Mansoor Khan allegedly got three influential ulema in Bengaluru to endorse his company and also got powerful politicians to attend IMA functions. He allegedly worked for several election campaigns of a senior politician in Bengaluru and is said to have rubbed shoulders with those in power in the state. Under the lens of state and central agencies Investigators say that Mansoor Khan was under the lens of the RBI, the I-T Department, the government and the police. However, with no investor coming forward to file complaints, Mansoor Khan allegedly got away for three years. The RBI had first issued a notification to the Karnataka government in 2015 that IMA was indulging in a Ponzi scheme. The Revenue Department, however, dropped its probe when it found that the investors were listed as partners, according to the investment bonds, and not depositors in IMA. According to the Karnataka Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments Act, 2006, partners of a firm are excluded as “depositors.” In the case of IMA, every investor was termed a "partner" as per the original bonds. The Karnataka government had in 2015 decided to avoid prosecuting Mansoor Khan due to this loophole. Sources in the Revenue Department say that a cabinet minister at the time, had intervened and ensured that IMA got a clean chit. In 2018, when a section of investors stopped getting their monthly dividends, the company once again came under RBI scanner. This time, the Revenue Department decided to probe the matter and had also issued a public notice regarding IMA’s fraudulent activities in November 2018. Central Crime Branch police say that the economic offenses wing was already investigating Mansoor Khan when a similar halal investment company -- Ambident Marketing -- was exposed for indulging in a Ponzi scheme. "Many people who had invested in Ambident had also invested in IMA. But in November 2018, there was not a single complaint against IMA and so we could not do anything. The case was even given to CID but they could not do much either," a CCB source said. When IMA shut down on June 10, investors were left with two audio clips purported to be suicide notes recorded by Mansoor Khan. However, on June 13 the SIT learned that he had fled to Dubai with his fourth wife and two children. The SIT conducted raids on several of his properties since June 10 and on Monday raided the home of his third wife, Tabassum. “We recovered 1.5 kg gold, 2.5 lakh cash and some documents. His third wife is cooperating with the investigation and has given us a laptop in which she says Mansoor Khan had kept crucial information. We are looking into it now,” an SIT official said.
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Bengaluru police arrest seven for selling railway tickets worth Rs 4 lakh in black
Police identified novel software used by these touts to bypass the IRCTC server.
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Railway Police in Bengaluru and other major cities in Karnataka have arrested seven persons in connection with black marketing of railway tickets over the last two weeks and seized 321 railway tickets worth more than Rs 4 lakh. The seven persons arrested are part of Ramakrishna Tours and Travels and Manu Tours and Travels of Bengaluru, Ambika Electrical and Hardware Shop of Periyapatna, Mysuru, Meenaxi -Iway Internet, Belagavi. Officials said these accused misused the e-ticketing, ticket counter facility and deprived the general public of tickets from ticket counters and the IRCTC website. “In the case of the four firms, computer accessories, mobiles, E-tickets and cash were also seized. Cases have been booked against these touts under section 143 of Railway Act,” E Vijaya, Chief Public Relations Officer South Western Railway, said. These operations were part of the nationwide crackdown on such touts initiated by the IT cell of the Indian Railways. In total, 387 such persons were arrested by railway police for alleged black-marketing of more than 20,000 tickets. Elaborating on this, Debasmita Chattopadhyay Banerjee, Divisional Security Commissioner, said, “We went on an all-out drive against these touts based on our local intelligence. We understand software are being used to manipulate the central servers remotely. We are still carrying out our investigation on the specifics of these software and how exactly it bypasses the central system.” “The kingpin is not based in Bengaluru or this division. But we have identified the person and we will soon arrest him. As we are trying to scrutinise fishy IP addresses and blacklisting them, they are also advancing themselves by masking their IP addresses and other sophisticated means,” she added. Post their arrest, all these agents have lost their IRCTC agent logins. “All the people who have been arrested accepted their guilt in front of the court. There is no conflict in that. We have already blacklisted them and we will ensure that they cannot do any business involving any government agencies,” she further added.
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