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Investigation into explosion on Jermiah Road

On 20 October 2026, an IED blast at an under-construction building on Jermiah Road, Bengaluru, injured two workers, Allauddin and Suraj Kumar. Police ruled out terrorism, determining the incident was a targeted murder attempt against Allauddin fueled by personal disputes. As of 26 October 2026, three suspects from Assam were arrested for allegedly conspiring to construct the device.

State vs. Driver — Attempt to murder of traffic policeman in Bengaluru

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash an attempt to murder case under Section 307 of the IPC against a Bengaluru driver who allegedly ran over a traffic policeman to avoid a drunk driving check. As reported on 23 October 2026, the court ruled that the victim's survival does not negate the presence of mens rea, allowing the trial to proceed based on eyewitness evidence and the nature of the injuries sustained.

State of Karnataka vs Suraj Revanna — 2019 Attempt to Murder Case

The Karnataka High Court quashed a sessions court order that had arraigned JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna as an accused in a 2019 attempt to murder case. The court set aside the order after reviewing the legal validity of his inclusion in the proceedings.