April 12, 2026 05:43 pm (IST)
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Man with knife held at the doors of Karnataka CM's residence
Bengaluru, Nov 3 (IBNS) A man with a folded knife in his trouser pocket was held at the entrance of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's official residence on Monday triggering a commotion, reports said.
The Chief Minister was not at his residence at the time of the incident.
According to police, the incident took place around 10 a.m. when the middle-aged man, later identified as Lingaraju had come to the residence of the Chief Minister with a petition seeking financial assistance towards his medical treatment after he reportedly suffered a helicopter accident.
A beep by the metal detector alerted the security personnel when the man was about to enter and a search led to the discovery of the knife. The man was Immediately detained and taken away for questioning to the High Grounds police station.
According to police, the incident took place around 10 a.m. when the middle-aged man, later identified as Lingaraju had come to the residence of the Chief Minister with a petition seeking financial assistance towards his medical treatment after he reportedly suffered a helicopter accident.
A beep by the metal detector alerted the security personnel when the man was about to enter and a search led to the discovery of the knife. The man was Immediately detained and taken away for questioning to the High Grounds police station.
Learning that Lingaraju hails from Mysuru, a police team contacted the Superintendent of Mysuru and came to know that the suspect had a history of mental illness and had undergone treatment.
The 54-year-old was produced before a magistrate under the provision of The Mental Health Act and he is likely to be admitted to a medical facility or handed over to his relatives.
The 54-year-old was produced before a magistrate under the provision of The Mental Health Act and he is likely to be admitted to a medical facility or handed over to his relatives.
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