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QBengaluru: Director Accused of Sexual Assault; Bitcoin ATM Raided

Latest news updates from Karnataka 

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1. Kannada Director Ere Gowda Accused of Sexual Assault, 'Balekempa' Dropped From DIFF

Following an anonymous allegation of sexual assault against Ere Gowda, the director of critically acclaimed Kannada film Balekempa and the screenwriter of Thithi, the Dharmashala International Film Festival (DIFF) has issued a statement saying that the director’s movie will not be showcased at the film festival.

Ere Gowda’s film Balekempa, which highlights the struggles of a bangle-seller and his wife in a patriarchal society, is a critically acclaimed film and was to be screened at DIFF this year. However, after the allegation surfaced on Tuesday, DIFF announced that Ere Gowda’s film would not be screened.

“Dharmashala International Film Festival is committed to creating a safer, welcoming and inclusive space. The festival has a zero-tolerance policy towards abuse, harassment, assault and intimidation.

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2. Country’s First Bitcoin ATM Raided

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The country’s first cryptocurrency ATM kiosk that was opened last week amidst fanfare in a mall on Old Airport Road has run into legal trouble as Central Crime Branch (CCB) officials raided it on Tuesday.

The police said the kiosk set up by Unocoin Technologies Private Limited, a bit coin company based out of Rajajinagar in the city was installed and operating without any license. A person deployed for operating the kiosk, Harish, was arrested and Rs 1.79 lakh seized from him along with two laptops, five debit cards, one passport and few other documents.

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3. Two Students Jump From the Second Floor of Their College

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Two first-year B.Com. students sustained multiple injuries after jumping from the second floor of a private college in Jalahalli on Monday afternoon. The duo — aged 19 and 20 years — had allegedly attended class that afternoon after consuming alcohol.

“Their classmates, after smelling the liquor on them, complained to the teacher who alerted the principal. The two students were summoned to the principal's chamber and their parents were called,” said a senior police officer.

According to sources, at the meeting, the students were counselled and were warned that they would face disciplinary action if they came to class inebriated.

(Source: The Hindu)

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4. Actor ‘Duniya’ Vijay Booked for Assault on Daughter

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Controversial Kannada film actor ‘Duniya’ Vijay is in trouble again, this time for allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old daughter at his house in Hosakerehalli on Monday.

In her complaint to the police, the victim Monica, who lives with her mother at Kempegowda Layout, accused her father, step-mother and three of her father's associates of assaulting, abusing and threatening her.

She said Vijay and his associates allegedly assaulted her, pushed her against the wall and banged her head against it. She alleged that they punched her multiple times.

(Source: The Hindu)

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5. Online Sale of Alcohol to Start in Karnataka? Excise Dept Sends Proposal for Approval

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Early in September, the Karnataka government had decided to stop the online sale of liquor. The government had also issued notices to popular concierge app Dunzo, after which home delivery of alcohol was stopped. However, the state government seems to be making a U-turn and is now mulling allowing online sale of alcohol.

Speaking to TNM, Rajendra Prasad, Additional Commissioner of Excise (Indian Made Liquor) said that CM HD Kumaraswamy is said to meet with the representatives of the Federation of Wine Merchants Association, Karnataka, soon. "The Excise Department has formulated a proposal to allow the sale of liquor online. This was sent to the Finance Department for approval. The proposal has moved from there and is awaiting cabinet approval. The CM will hold talks with the Wine Merchants' Association because they are opposing this proposal," he added.

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