Bengaluru: The Kempegowda Nagar police have arrested 26-year-old rowdy-sheeter Rajesh alias Motte under the Goonda Act due to his repeated involvement in criminal activities. A resident of KG Nagar, Rajesh has over 12 cases against him, including attempted murder, assault, robbery, house break-ins, and criminal conspiracy. Police records show he had five non-bailable warrants.
Authorities stated that Rajesh repeatedly skipped court hearings after securing bail and was fined ₹1,000 for violating bail conditions. Due to his persistent offenses, KG Nagar police submitted a report to Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda through Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Lokesh B Jagalasar, recommending his arrest under the Goonda Act.
Following approval, Commissioner Dayananda issued an order on January 29 to invoke the Act. The police apprehended Rajesh on Friday and transferred him to Ballari Central Jail.
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