A mobile phone was reportedly seized from the prison cell of former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. According to a report, Revanna allegedly claimed that the phone belonged to another undertrial prisoner in his cell. The development has drawn fresh attention to the former Hassan MP and the circumstances surrounding the seizure
Police in Hassan district are investigating the death of a teenage girl reported from Channarayapatna. Family members have raised allegations of harassment and possible foul play. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and have said that further action will follow the investigation.
A landslip in the Western Ghats between Yedakumari and Shrivagilu affected the Bengaluru–Mangaluru railway route. Several trains were cancelled or diverted following the disruption. The incident highlights the impact of heavy monsoon conditions on rail connectivity through the Sakleshpur region of Hassan district.
Good monsoon rainfall has improved water inflows into reservoirs in the Hassan region. The rise in water levels provides relief for agriculture and water resources, particularly in areas dependent on reservoir supplies. Officials continue to monitor rainfall and reservoir conditions during the monsoon season.
A teenage girl was found dead at her residence in Ambika Nagar, Channarayapatna, under suspicious circumstances. Family members alleged that a youth had been harassing her and raised concerns about possible foul play. Police registered a case and began an investigation, while the exact circumstances of the death were being examined.
JD(S) leaders and workers staged a protest in Hassan over the Gram Panchayat ward reservation process. The protesters alleged political influence in finalising the reservations and demanded transparency in the process. The issue has intensified the political debate surrounding local-body elections in the district.
Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari has strongly responded to remarks made by JD(S) leader H.D. Revanna concerning her appointment and official functioning. The dispute is linked to the Gram Panchayat reservation process in Hassan. The Deputy Commissioner defended the dignity of her office and said criticism should be made through appropriate channels.
