Fake bomb call in Bengaluru; Public should not worry: DCM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru: "15 schools in Bengaluru received fake bomb calls. The public should not worry," said DCM DK Shivakumar.

DCM Shivakumar responded to the media after visiting Neev Academy where the fake bomb call was received. "Those who made false threats will be found within 24 hours. Police are already conducting operations. This was also the case a year ago. As soon as I heard the news that the schools received a fake bomb threat, I was shocked. Some schools I know have received threats like this through e-mail messages. The Commissioner of Police has already held a press conference and informed that this is a fake bomb threat. "Parents are worried, there is no need to worry, they should be brave," he said.

"The Bomb Disposal Squad has already inspected the spot. There is less chance of this happening near our house due to police security. However, since it is an important area, one should be careful. People of Bengaluru need not worry, this threat has been called by some miscreants, we will find out the allegations within 24 hours," he said.

When asked that such a bomb threat was received during the Bengaluru festival, he said, "Some miscreants do this kind of mischief, and the festival is going to happen."

When asked if he is telling the cybercrime police how to act, he said, “The cybercrime department is active. Immediate action has been taken and information has been given to the concerned departments. They are also giving me information through the phone. They are also operating in front of our house," he said.

When asked why such fake bomb calls are being heard again and again, he said, “It is a diversion. It may be because now is the exam time. In the past there was an incident where the flight was delayed. Sometimes one in 10 fake calls can be targeted. We do not ignore such fake calls. We will take it seriously and take necessary action," he said.

I personally don't believe in exit polls

When asked about the post-election survey related to the five-state assembly elections, he said, “I personally do not believe in exit polls apart from the party president. I know what I did in our state, how the exit polls came. Only those who have gone to the field know the facts. Samples taken in post-election surveys are small. It does not determine the image of the entire state," he said.

When asked if there is a possibility of bringing the MLAs of those states to Bengaluru because there is direct confrontation in some states, he said, “I don't know about this. The Congress government will come to power in most states including Rajasthan. The party has to do the said work. "We have no other options," he said.

When asked about Infosys founder Narayana Murthy criticism on the freebies, He said, “Narayana Murthy's advice is part of people development. Ultimately the decision of the government is final. The government should help farmers and poor people. How should the common man deal with the problem of price rise? The price of petrol which was Rs 70 is Rs 110. How should such problems be resolved?” He said.