2G allocation is a threat to nation's security: Dr Subramanian Swamy

February 27, 2011

Mangalore, February 27: The 2G spectrum allocation is a dangerous move that poses threat to the security of the nation, said former Union Minister Dr Subramanian Swamy.


Swamy, who was in Mangalore to deliver a talk on '2G Spectrum' organised by the Citizen's Council, told media persons that the two companies to whom the 2G spectrum was sanctioned have links to foreign agencies. “The Dubai-based Etisalat telecom, to which the 2G spectrum was allocated, is controlled by the ISI agency of Pakistan. Meanwhile, Unitech is dependent on a Chinese telecommunication network known as Huawei, which is an arms agent of Chinese army. Hence, there are possibilities that the companies may launch either a cyber warfare or any other national security problems, if the 2G spectrum was allocated to those companies,” he warned.

Further, he said that Etisalat Vice-Chairman Shahid Balwa is a close associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Even American President Barack Obama had warned the administration not to allow Unitech into the US, he added.


Kapil Sibal, who does not know the law, should not be made the Minister for Telecommunications, Swamy said adding, “one day Sibal may also be interrogated by the CBI.”

Though former Telecom Minister A Raja had received Rs 60,000 crore as bribe in the deal, his share in it is only 10 per cent. “While 30 per cent of the bribe had gone to Tamilnadu Chief Minister Karunanidhi, a lion share of 60 per cent went to UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi,” Swamy charged.


“It is general tendency that the Opposition in the Parliament demand the resignation of the Prime Minister. Manmohan Singh was not an elected PM, but at the same time he was selected by the party. If Singh resigns from the post, then Sonia Gandhi would appooint another person of her choice,” he noted adding that there is no need of blaming Singh.“Sonia Gandhi has huge foreign investments, which were made through stock broker Ketan Parekh,” he alleged.


Swamy said that the black money deposited by the Indians in Swiss banks can be returned easily by the Union government through an ordinance.

“The government can return the deposits of the Indians from the Swiss banks easily, if the ministers have the determination. Issue an ordinance declaring all the deposits of Indians in Swiss banks as nationalised. Give the account holders a month's time to furnish the source of income and other details. Freeze the accounts and seize the money if they fail to furnish details,” he explained.

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November 16,2024

Mangaluru: The Kavoor police in Mangaluru, Karnataka, have arrested three individuals from Kerala in connection with two separate cybercrime cases, including one involving extortion under the guise of a "digital arrest."

City Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal reported that one of the arrested individuals, Nisar, a resident of Ernakulam district, posed as a CBI officer. He allegedly threatened the complainant with arrest and extorted Rs 68 lakh. A case has been filed under sections 66 (C) and 66 (D) of the IT Act, and sections 308 (2) and 381 (4) of BNS.

In another case, the Kavoor police arrested two men, Sahil K P of Thiruvannur, Kozhikode, and Muhammad Nashath of Mappila Koyilandy, Kerala, in connection with a share trade fraud. The accused are alleged to have deceived the complainant by promising substantial profits from an investment in the stock market. Trusting the fraudsters, the complainant invested Rs 90 lakh, which was subsequently lost. A case has been registered under sections 66 (C) and 66 (D) of the IT Act, and sections 318 (4) and 3 (5) of BNS.

The accused were arrested in Koyilandi and presented before the court. The operation was carried out under the guidance of City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal, led by Mangaluru North Sub-Division ACP Srikanth K, Kavoor Inspector Raghavendra Byndoor, Kavoor PSI Mallikarjuna Biradara, and staff members Ramanna Shetty, Bhuvaneshwari, Rajappa Kashibai, Praveen N, and Malatesh. 

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Mangaluru: The Ullal police have arrested Manohar, the owner of Vazco Beach Resort, and its manager Bharath in connection with the drowning of three college girls from Mysuru at the resort’s swimming pool on November 17.

City Commissioner of Police Anupam Agrawal confirmed the arrests, stating that a case has been registered under Section 106 of BNS. The bodies of the victims, all in their twenties, have been handed over to their parents. The women had arrived at the resort for a weekend getaway on November 16.

Following the tragic incident, the resort was sealed by officials led by Mangaluru Assistant Commissioner Harshavardhan. The trade license of the resort, issued on June 13, 2024, has been suspended, and the tourism department has temporarily revoked the resort's registration. These actions prohibit the resort from engaging in any tourism-related activities until further notice.

Someshwara TMC Chief Officer stated that the suspension was due to the resort's failure to implement adequate safety measures, which resulted in the loss of three lives. Further investigations are underway.

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Mangaluru: A tragic accident took place on Saturday at Chembugudde near Thokkottu, claiming the life of a 47-year-old woman after a tanker lorry ran over her. The victim, identified as Rahmat H Rashid, was riding pillion with her husband, Abdul Rashid G, on their scooter. 

The couple was traveling from Yenepoya Hospital to Bajpe when the scooter skidded on the poorly maintained road. Rahmat fell onto the road and was fatally struck by a tanker lorry that was coming from behind. Despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

The incident prompted a swift response from the DYFI Ullal Taluk Committee, which staged a protest on Saturday night, condemning the unsafe condition of the road. Nithin Kuthar, president of the committee, criticized MLA and Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader for failing to ensure safe infrastructure, despite touting the road as toll-free. 

Kuthar demanded immediate repairs, warning that the committee would march to the MLA’s office with black flags if the road is not fixed within a week.

Former DYFI State President Sunil Kumar Bajal also voiced frustration over the deteriorating condition of Thokkottu market, highlighting the struggles people face while crossing roads riddled with dangerous potholes. In response to public outcry, temporary repairs were made to the road at Chembugudde on Sunday, though locals remain wary and demand a more permanent solution. 

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