1. The Special Investigation Team of the Criminal Investigation Department, which is probing the alleged bitcoin scam, intensifies probe by questioning more officials allegedly involved in the scam. Director General and Inspector General of Police is expected to reveal details of the investigation later today. The multi-crore bitcoin scam, involving hacker Sriki, had hit the headlines in 2021 with the opposition alleging involvement of top politicians in the then BJP regime.
2. Bengaluru traffic police have alerted that Cauvery Stage 5 pipeline work, which was planned in the night, is delayed due to a GAIL pipe damage. The work is likely to continue till 3 p.m. today. Traffic movement towards Panathur Underpass from Balgere Varathur is affected as only single-lane traffic movement is possible. All commuters have been requested to use the Sarjapur Road or Varathur Main Road.
3. The office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, is organising National Voters’ Day today. Governor, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, Manoj Kumar Meena and Chief Commissioner, BBMP, Tushar Girinath, will be chief guests. Similar programmes are being held in all districts.
