50‑year‑old man arrested for posing as Naxal to scare villagers in Tumakuru
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A 50‑year‑old man was arrested late Tuesday in Tumakuru district after a months‑long police investigation. Authorities say he pretended to be a Naxal operative to frighten villagers living near the Karnataka‑Telangana border. The arrest came following reports that he had threatened local residents and attempted to create fear in the area. The case highlights concerns about misinformation and intimidation tactics used to disrupt rural communities.
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- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times
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- Man poses as minister’s OSD, threatens Bescom engineers over transfers — Deccan Herald (center)
- Man posing as Naxal to frighten villagers in Tumakuru held — Hindustan Times (center)