Haryana Police arrests 348 offenders in 24-hour statewide crackdown against crime
Chandigarh (PTI): The Haryana Police has intensified its drive against crime across the state, arresting 348 offenders in the last 24 hours, including 35 involved in heinous crimes such as murder and robbery, according to an official statement on Friday.
The special drive was launched on the directions of the Director General of Police O P Singh to strengthen law and order, dismantle criminal networks, curb drug trafficking and check illegal arms.
Police recovered 6.785 kg ganja, 10 kg poppy husk, 157 grams opium, 74.9 grams heroin and 145 grams charas under the NDPS Act from various districts.
Besides, 48 kg bhukki and a large quantity of intoxicant capsules and banned medicines were seized.
In action against illegal weapons, the police recovered eight pistols and eight cartridges, registered 16 cases under the Arms Act and arrested 22 accused.
One property linked to organised crime was demolished, Look-Out Notices were issued against eight criminals and two intelligence inputs were shared with other states to curb interstate crime.
To maintain public order, action was taken against 41 hooligans and seven proclaimed offenders were arrested.
Traffic enforcement resulted in 6,986 challans for violations.
The police organised 81 public outreach programmes with the participation of 3,686 citizens, focusing on women's safety and cyber safety.
During night hours, 366 checkpoints and 1,566 patrolling vehicles were deployed, with over 4,900 personnel on duty.
The Dial-112 emergency response system received 3,435 calls in the last 24 hours, of which 3,057 were resolved on the spot.
The police provided immediate assistance in 88 road accident cases and extended help to 605 homeless and destitute persons.
In a cyber fraud case, the Faridabad Police arrested four members of a 'Jaipur gang' for allegedly cheating a resident of Rs 3.51 lakh on the pretext of stock market investment through Telegram.
The accused had converted the cheated amount into cryptocurrency.
The court granted two days' police remand of one accused.
The Panipat Police solved a Rs 24.50 lakh theft case within 72 hours by arresting two habitual thieves from Uttar Pradesh and recovering stolen jewellery, cash and the motorcycle used in the crime.
In Jind district, the police seized 170 cartons of illicit liquor from a pickup vehicle and arrested the driver.
In a separate case, 13 litres of illicit liquor were recovered from a house and one person was arrested.
On cybercrime control, the police said 271 complaints involving fraud worth Rs 1.66 crore were received on Cyber Helpline 1930. Of this, Rs 64.55 lakh was frozen and Rs 30.78 lakh was refunded to victims.
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3 killed in landslide during road widening at Hulikal ghats in K'taka, CM announces ex-gratia
Shivamogga (Karnataka) (PTI): Three labourers were killed and four others injured after a landslide struck a road construction site at Hulikal Ghat in this district, police said on Friday.
The deceased have been identified as Raghavendra (37), Raju (30), and Shabbir (40), all engaged in wall construction work at the site, they said.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs five lakh each to the families of the deceased.
The incident occurred late Thursday afternoon at a hairpin bend in Hulikal Ghat in Hosanagara taluk, they said.
According to officials, a massive landslide of soil and rocks from the hillside buried the workers.
A total of seven workers were caught in the landslip. Three labourers died on the spot after being trapped under the debris.
Rescue teams managed to pull out four injured workers and shift them to hospitals in nearby areas, including Kundapura and Udupi, for treatment, they said.
The mishap took place during ongoing efforts to build a retaining wall aimed at ensuring the safety of vehicles navigating the ghat section, which is known for its steep curves and landslide-prone terrain.
An SDRF team from Mangaluru reached the place early Friday morning and took up relief work.
Police, fire and emergency personnel rushed to the spot soon after the incident and launched rescue operations.
Authorities said the sudden collapse of loose soil and rocks from the upper slope is suspected to have triggered the landslip.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to ascertain whether adequate safety measures were in place at the worksite.
Taking to 'X', CM Siddaramaiah said that regarding the incident, I have spoken with District In-charge Minister Madhu Bangarappa and obtained information.
"I am deeply saddened to hear the news that three workers lost their lives when soil collapsed during the construction of a road barrier at a bend in Hulikal Ghat, in Hosanagara taluk of Shivamogga district. I pray that the souls of the deceased unfortunate workers attain eternal peace, and that their family members find the strength to bear this sorrow," he said.
These breadwinning lives, which were the support of their families, have been lost in this tragedy, and on humanitarian grounds, a compensation of Rs five lakh each will be provided to the families of the deceased workers, the chief minister added.
