Kidnap of Ujire boy: Mastermind and boy’s father were partners in bitcoin business
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December 23, 2020
Mangaluru, Dec 23: The mastermind behind the recent kidnap of an 8-year-old boy from Ujire in Dakshina Kannada district, was a former partner of the boy’s father, according police.
The boy was traced in a house in Koormahosahalli in Malur taluk in Kolar district within two days after he was kidnapped from near his house on December 17.
The kidnappers, who were finally arrested by the police, had initially placed a demand for 100 Bitcoins (Rs 17 crore). The ransom for ensuring the safe release of boys was later reduced to Rs 10 crore and Rs 25 lakh.
No New Year Parties In Bengaluru, Karnataka Bans Celebrations In Pubs Dec 21, 2020, 14:49 IST
Due to the risk of COVID-19 states like Karnataka have put a ban on New Year celebrations. Any celebration that involves mass gatherings will not be allowed. This includes a celebration ban on pubs, clubs, restaurants and other crowded places. However, they can continue their regular operations.
The Karnataka Chief Secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar issued an order, earlier last week. “Keeping in mind public health, there is a need to celebrate Christmas and New Year in a simple and meaningful way. In the wake of this, mass parties have been banned across the state at public places, establishments and places where large crowds gather without maintaining social distancing,” read the order.
All celebrations banned in pubs, restaurants on New Year s Eve in Bengaluru ANI | Updated: Dec 20, 2020 08:49 IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 20 (ANI): All celebrations are banned on streets, in pubs and restaurants in Bengaluru where there used to be large gatherings on New Year s Eve, said Manjunatha Prasad, BBMP Commissioner. All public celebrations are banned on streets like MG Road, Church Street, Brigade Road and Koramangala in Bengaluru where people in large numbers gather on New Year s Eve. Celebrations at pubs and restaurants have also been banned, said Prasad.
Meanwhile, Dr. K Sudhakar, Karnataka Health Minister said, during New Year celebrations people congregate in large numbers in public places in Bengaluru and other urban areas.
No New Year parties in Bengaluru clubs, pubs, restaurants this year; public gathering on streets banned too
All public celebrations are banned on streets like MG Road, Church Street, Brigade Road, and Koramangala in Bengaluru where people in large numbers gather on New Year s Eve
This year, no club, pub, or restaurant in Bengaluru will be allowed to host New Year parties
Special DJ parties, dance events, and all other kinds of celebrations have been banned by the Karnataka government from December 30 till January 2 at public places, to keep the COVID-19 situation under control.The Karnataka government order read: “Planned mass gatherings without social distancing in clubs, pubs, restaurants or in any similar places have been prohibited from 30.12.2020 to 2.1.21 but those can operate as usual. Clubs/pubs and restaurants cannot host parties but can open for dining in limited numbers.”