Author: ADAC GTMasters
In a shocking turn of events, the Karnataka government has suspended the Director General of Police (DGP) K. Ramachandra Rao following the circulation of alleged sleaze videos that purportedly show the senior officer engaging in inappropriate conduct. The videos, which surfaced online last week, have sparked a nationwide debate on police conduct, media ethics, and the integrity of law‑enforcement institutions. Background and Context The incident comes at a time when public scrutiny of police behaviour is at an all‑time high. In the past year, Karnataka has seen a series of high‑profile cases involving alleged misconduct by officers, leading to calls for…
UK Traveller’s Boarding Pass Stolen at Bengaluru Airport – Two Men Arrested In a startling turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on January 18, a 52‑year‑old British national was arrested for handing his boarding pass to a Sri Lankan passenger, enabling the latter to attempt an illegal journey to London. The incident, which unfolded in a men’s washroom, has sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny over airport security protocols and the growing trend of boarding‑pass fraud in India. Background and Context Boarding‑pass fraud, where a legitimate ticket is misused by a third party, has become a growing concern…
In a startling turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), a 52‑year‑old United Kingdom national was arrested for handing his boarding pass to a Sri Lankan passenger, enabling the latter to attempt an illegal flight to London. The Sri Lankan, Sharusan Kunasekaran, was detained by UK authorities and is slated for deportation to Sri Lanka. The incident, which unfolded on January 18, has sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny over airport security protocols and the growing menace of boarding pass fraud Bengaluru. Background and Context Boarding pass fraud Bengaluru is not a new phenomenon. In recent years, airports across India have…
In a surprising turn that has rattled Karnataka’s political landscape, the Congress-led state government has announced a return to ballot paper voting for all upcoming local body elections, a move that critics say signals a retreat from the digital era and a step back in electoral transparency. Background and Context Since 2019, Karnataka has been a pioneer in deploying electronic voting machines (EVMs) for municipal and panchayat polls, a strategy that was lauded for its speed and accuracy. However, a series of high-profile incidents—ranging from alleged tampering to technical glitches—has eroded public confidence. In September last year, the state’s Election…
In a bizarre turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), a 52‑year‑old British national was arrested after handing his boarding pass to a Sri Lankan passenger in a men’s washroom, hoping to smuggle the latter onto a flight to London. The incident, which unfolded on January 18, has sparked fresh scrutiny over boarding pass fraud at Bengaluru airport and raised questions about the effectiveness of current security protocols. Background and Context Boarding pass fraud is a growing concern for airports worldwide. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), airlines reported a 12% increase in fraudulent boarding pass incidents…
In a bizarre turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), a 52‑year‑old British national was arrested after handing his boarding pass to a Sri Lankan passenger in a men’s restroom, a move that has sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny over boarding pass fraud Bengaluru airport. The incident, which unfolded on January 18, has led to the detention of both men and a renewed focus on airport security protocols. Background/Context Boarding pass fraud Bengaluru airport is not a new concern. In recent years, airports across India have reported a rise in cases where travellers attempt to use forged or…