In yet another instance of hooliganism in the city, the police have arrested a notorious rowdy sheeter, Siddiqui, for publicly brandishing a long machete while riding a bike in Shivajinagar’s Bamboo Bazaar area. The incident came to light after bystanders captured videos of Siddiqui’s reckless display of weapons and shared them on social media. Based on the viral footage, the Shivajinagar police registered a suo moto case and launched an investigation. Upon further inquiry, it was discovered that Siddiqui is a history-sheeter with a criminal record, and he was immediately taken into custody under the Arms Act. During the probe, police found that Siddiqui had as many as 17 criminal cases against him. Additionally, an arrest warrant had already been issued against him by the court in connection with previous offenses. His criminal activities include cases of assault, extortion, and illegal possession of weapons. Authorities are now digging deeper to ascertain if he is linked to any larger criminal networks operating in the city. With this arrest, the police have reinforced their crackdown on habitual offenders to curb rising gang-related activities in Bengaluru. The investigation is ongoing, and further legal proceedings are expected soon. Officials believe Siddiqui’s public display of weapons was an attempt to intimidate rivals and establish dominance in the area. Bengaluru police have been monitoring rowdy activities closely, and this arrest is part of their larger effort to curb gang violence.
attention and help him evade scrutiny. Customs officers, however, grew suspicious of his movements and conducted a thorough check, leading to the seizure of the undeclared gold. A case has been registered against the accused under illegal gold smuggling charges, and he has been presented in court. Following legal proceedings, the court ordered his judicial custody while further investigations continue. This case highlights the increasing instances of gold smuggling at airports. Authorities remain vigilant, implementing stricter security measures to curb such illegal activities. Officials urge travelers to adhere to legal import regulations and warn that any attempt to smuggle gold or other valuables will result in severe legal consequences. The arrest follows a recent case where assets worth ₹17.29 crore were seized in another gold smuggling case involving Ranya Rao. Customs officials are intensifying their crackdowns on smuggling networks operating through airports.