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BBMP’s Rs 2.28 Cr Plan to Feed Stray Dogs Chicken Rice Sparks Debate, Laughter, and Criticism
‘Every dog has its day’ goes the adage, and this is bearing fruit in Bangalore, where the civic body is planning to launch a stray dog feeding project worth Rs 2.28 crores.
The scheme envisages feeding stray dogs in the metro with 367 grams of chicken rice. The scheme intends to feed 5000 stray dogs daily, and for this endeavour, the civic body has invited tenders from FSSAI-registered catering services.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder. The caterers will have to maintain high standards of hygiene and bear all the expenses of electricity and water for the kitchens where the food will be prepared.
Bengaluru’s civic body BBMP is all set to spend ₹2.9 crore to feed chicken rice to stray dogs, every single day
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However, the move has led to many questioning the rationale of feeding stray dogs in the open and letting them wander across the city.
Tamil Nadu Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has termed the move as a big health hazard and stated that it would have been better if the money was spent in building shelters for the stray animals where they would be fed, vaccinated and sterilised to keep the population of stray animals under control.
He also stated that India has the highest number of stray dogs in the world, and the number of rabies-related deaths is also one of the highest in the world.
Earlier, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram had also met PM Narendra Modi to highlight the danger to the lives of ordinary citizens posed by stray animals.
Mr. Chidambaram also lamented the fact that despite the passage of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, it has been seldom implemented.
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) project to feed 5,000 street dogs across the city has been christened ‘Kukkir Tihar’, and the cost per meal per dog will be about Rs 22 daily.
It has been dubbed a public participation campaign and seeks to instil a feeling of responsibility in the public regarding the care of stray animals.
The scheme also aims to reduce aggression in stray dogs caused by hunger by providing them with access to a full and nourishing meal.
However, the move has evoked reactions from the netizens on social media, some of which is hilarious.
One user reminisces about how crooks cooked dog meat and served it to the gullible people as chicken, and in an ironic turn of events, dogs are now being fed chicken.
Another user in his flights of imagination visualised a stray dog relaxing in a Jacuzzi after a sumptuous meal of chicken and rice.
A third user wondered if stray dogs across the country are migrating to Bangalore after hearing that stray dogs are being fed chicken and rice in the city.
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Bengaluru Techie Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Retired Navy Father and Dentist Mother to Death in Vignan Nagar
A 33-year-old tech professional has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his retired Navy officer father and dentist mother to death at their villa in east Bengaluru’s Vignan Nagar. Police suspect a family dispute over financial demands, and further investigation into the motive is underway.
A shocking incident has shocked the people of East Bengaluru. A 33-year-old tech professional has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents inside their luxurious villa in Vigyan Nagar under the jurisdiction of the HAL police station.
The incident reportedly occurred around 7:30-8 a.m. on Wednesday morning at Adarsh Vista a residential complex near HAL Township.
The victims have been identified as 60-year-old retired Navy Captain Naveen Chandra Bhat and his 55-year-old wife, Dr. Shyamala Bhat, a practicing dentist.
According to police the couple was allegedly attacked by their son, Rohan Chandra Bhat, following a heated argument. Preliminary investigations indicate that Rohan repeatedly stabbed both his parents during the altercation.
Hearing the commotion neighbors rushed to the home and rushed the seriously injured couple to Manipal Hospital on Old Airport Road. Doctors declared them dead shortly after arriving.
Based on a complaint from Madhavi Nair, a neighbor and doctor associated with Manipal Hospital the HAL police have registered a murder case.
The accused was detained and later produced in court.
Police sources revealed that Rohan previously worked as a software engineer in the US and returned to Bengaluru about three years ago. Investigators believe he was trying to raise funds for a business venture and was allegedly pressuring his parents for financial support.
The couple reportedly expressed an inability to meet his demands leading to frequent quarrels. Following the previous altercation, Rohan had been living separately in Varthur.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact motive.
The bodies have been sent to Bowring Hospital for a postmortem examination, which will be conducted after the couple’s daughter, who lives in the US arrives in Bengaluru.
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Gym Trainer Commits Suicide in Bengaluru After Hearing of Girlfriend’s Engagement; Police Investigation Underway
A 26-year-old gym trainer in North Bengaluru died by suicide after learning his longtime girlfriend was engaged to another man. Police recovered a note blaming her and her mother. A case of abetment to suicide has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
On Saturday evening a 26-year-old gym trainer and bodybuilder committed suicide at his home in North Bengaluru.
He had reportedly learned that the woman he had been in a relationship with for nearly three years was engaged to someone else.
The deceased has been identified as Kiran. He was a resident of Geleyara Balaga Layout in the Mahalakshmi Layout area.
According to the police Kiran had been under immense emotional stress for the past two weeks.
His girlfriend had informed him about her upcoming marriage and even showed him the wedding card and the wedding saree.
His family members stated that he had been planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day with her and was deeply shocked by this sudden turn of events.
On Saturday evening Kiran allegedly locked himself in his room and committed suicide by hanging.
Earlier that day, he had asked his mother for a piece of paper and a pen, saying he needed them to write down financial transactions.
When repeated calls from outside the room went unanswered the family forced the door open and found him hanging.
Police recovered a handwritten suicide note from the room. In the suicide note, Kiran allegedly blamed his girlfriend and her mother for his decision. It is also being said that he had written his mobile phone password in the note.
The family members alleged that Kiran had financially supported his girlfriend.
He had also helped pay off a significant portion of her family’s loan and had introduced her to his family with the intention of marriage.
According to relatives, the woman had come to Kiran’s house about eight months ago to discuss marriage and his parents had agreed. Kiran’s family had asked for time until his elder brother’s wedding.
About two weeks ago she allegedly told Kiran that she had gotten engaged to another man which reportedly sent him into a deep depression.
The body has been sent to Victoria Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Based on a complaint filed by the family the Mahalakshmi Layout police have registered a case of abetment to suicide under Section 108 of the Indian Penal Code.
No arrests have been made so far and further investigation is underway.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, help is available. You can contact the Tele-MANAS helpline at 14416 or 1800-891-4416, or the Sahai helpline at 080-2549-7777.
Also Read: Alleged Thief Files Police Complaint After Assault Claim in Bizarre Bengaluru Theft Case
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Indian-Origin Tech Professional from Karnataka Shot Dead in Daylight Attack at Toronto Mall
A 37-year-old Indian-origin tech professional from Karnataka was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack at a Toronto mall parking lot. The daylight killing has shocked the Indian diaspora, with police launching a homicide probe and no arrests made so far.
A 37-year-old Indian-origin technology professional from Karnataka was shot dead in broad daylight in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Toronto Canada. The shocking incident has shocked the Indian diaspora.
The victim has been identified as Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar.
Chandan Kumar was a resident of Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area and a resident of Thyamagondalu village near Nelamangala in the Bengaluru Rural district.
The shooting occurred on Saturday at around 3:30 pm local time near the entrance to the Woodbine Shopping Centre on Rexdale Boulevard.
According to the Toronto Police Service (TPS) Chandan was sitting in his SUV when unknown assailants opened fire. Officers arriving at the scene found him suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was immediately taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died.
Visuals from the scene showed Chandan’s white SUV riddled with bullets. Investigators believe the incident to be a targeted attack.
The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle.
No arrests have been made yet. Toronto police have launched a murder investigation which is reported to be the city’s third such killing this year.
Chandan moved to Canada about six years ago after completing a computer science degree from Saptagiri College in Bengaluru.
He worked at LTI Mindtree a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro and previously worked with Cognizant in Bengaluru.
Friends and family described him as someone who had built a stable professional and personal life abroad.
He was also actively involved in Kannada cultural circles in Toronto, promoting Kannada films, music and community events.
Some relatives have speculated that his efforts to form a Kannada association in the city may have played a role in the murder though police have not confirmed any motive.
Chandan’s parents back home in Karnataka are deeply saddened by the incident. Sources say his father had spoken to him just a few days before the incident when he had mentioned his plans to return to India in the coming months.
The family was also preparing for his wedding.
His father said,
“We are completely devastated. If he had returned earlier, he would be with us now.”
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara expressed grief over the incident and said that the state police have sought assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to bring Chandan’s body back to India.
Chikkaballapura MP Dr K Sudhakar also said that he is working with MEA officials to help bring him back.
The murder has sparked fear and anger among Kannada people and the Indian community living in Canada.
Many have demanded swift justice and improved security measures.
Toronto police have also asked that anyone with information regarding the shooting come forward while the investigation continues.
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