House panel favours day shift for women in IT/BT firms

March 28, 2017

Bengaluru, Mar 28: A legislature committee has recommended that IT and BT companies allow women employees to work in day shifts as much as possible in the interest of their safety.

In its report tabled in the Assembly on Monday, the standing committee on women and child welfare said male employees should be made to work night shift, instead of women.

The 22-member panel, headed by Congress MLA N A Haris, has made the recommendation after inspecting Infosys and Biocon campuses in Bengaluru recently.

The committee had inspected these companies in November last year to look into the safety aspects of women employees and to find out whether they are implementing recommendations of the Sarojini Mahishi report.

Besides, the committee recommended that the government introduce pink police patrol system on the lines of Kerala government to prevent sexual assault on women. The panel also wants the government to adopt a mobile application developed by the Kerala government for this purpose.

The committee has observed that those involved in cases of assault against women were not arrested in many cases. The conviction rate is also very low. The government should amend the legislation concerned and ensure that stringent punishment is given to those involved in sexual assault against women, the panel suggested.

Complaint cells pertaining to women, children and senior citizens have three different toll-free numbers. Not many people are aware about these numbers. Hence, steps should be taken to introduce a single, three—digit number for the convenience of these people.

The committee recommended that the Labour and the Women and Child Development departments have to frequently conduct inspection of garment factories and ensure that steps are taken to provide security to the women employees. Women garment factory workers should be educated about various government schemes and programmes being implemented for their benefit, the panel said.

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NRI fugitive arrested by Udupi police at Kannur Airport after years on the run

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October 25,2024

Udupi, Oct 25: A team of police from Udupi apprehended a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) at Kannur International Airport, Kerala, after he had been absconding overseas since 2019.

Ashmath Ali (35) originally arrested on charges of recording a video of unnatural acts, had been out on bail granted by the second ACJ and JMFC court of Udupi on September 6, 2019.

Despite 18 arrest warrants issued in his name, Ali managed to evade authorities for years, frequently traveling abroad.

Acting on a tip-off, sleuths from Kaup police station intercepted him as he landed at Kannur International Airport on October 21, marking the end of his prolonged evasion from Indian law enforcement.

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Businessman murdered by wife, boyfriend for not giving Rs 8 crore; body dumped in Kodagu after driving 800km

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October 28,2024

Bengaluru: A burned, unidentifiable body discovered in a Kodagu coffee plantation has led Karnataka police to unravel a shocking murder plot involving 54-year-old businessman Ramesh’s wife, Niharika (29), her lover Nikhil, and accomplice Ankur. The trio allegedly orchestrated Ramesh’s murder for financial gain, journeying across state lines to dispose of his body in an attempt to conceal their crime. All three suspects are now in custody.

Suspicious Discovery in Kodagu Estate

On October 8, a charred body was found in a coffee plantation near Suntikoppa, Kodagu. With no immediate means of identification, police reviewed local CCTV footage. A red Mercedes Benz passing through the area raised suspicions. Registered under Ramesh’s name, this vehicle led the police to contact Telangana authorities, linking the case to Ramesh, who had recently been reported missing by his wife, Niharika.

An Intricate Plot for Wealth

As investigations deepened, police began to suspect Niharika’s involvement. Under questioning, she revealed her role in the plot and implicated her accomplices, Nikhil—a veterinary doctor—and Ankur. The probe uncovered Niharika’s troubled past, including a stint in prison, where she met Ankur. After marrying Ramesh, her desire for luxury grew, and she allegedly demanded ₹8 crore, which Ramesh refused, leading her to conspire with Nikhil and Ankur.

Murder and Cover-Up

On October 1 in Uppal, Hyderabad, the accused allegedly strangled Ramesh. They then drove over 800 km to Kodagu, disposing of the body in a coffee estate by setting it ablaze. Niharika later filed a missing person report for Ramesh to cover her tracks.

Painstaking Investigation

Kodagu Police Chief Ramarajan highlighted the challenges faced: “The body was nearly unrecognizable. Our team traced suspicious vehicle activity across CCTV cameras from Kodagu to Tumkur, eventually linking the vehicle to Ramesh from Telangana.” Through detailed examination, police collected enough evidence to arrest Niharika, Nikhil, and Ankur, confirming the horrifying plot that led to Ramesh’s murder.

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