Intruder shot dead for breaching security at Farooq Abdullah's residence
Jammu, Aug 4 : An intruder was shot dead by security guards on Saturday for breaching security at former Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah's residence here, police said.
"The intruder was driving a black SUV. He drove through the outer gate, breaking it. He was stopped by security guards. He had a scuffle with one of the guards who sustained injuries during the scuffle," the police said
"He then entered the lobby and started vandalising property after which he was shot dead. An identity card carried by the slain intruder revealed his name was Morifat Khan from Poonch district."
Farooq Abdullah was not in his house when the incident occurred.
Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, tweeted: "I am aware of the incident that took place at the residence my father and I share in Bhatindi, Jammu. Details are sketchy at the moment. Initial reports suggest an intruder was able to gain entry through the front door and in to the upper lobby of the house."
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Rowdy-Sheeter Ganesh Poojary detained under Goonda Act in Udupi
Udupi: Police in Udupi have detained a rowdy-sheeter, Ganesh Poojary (48), a resident of Kaudoor village, under the provisions of the Goonda Act.
The action was taken following a report submitted by Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar. Based on the recommendation, Deputy Commissioner Swaroop T.K. issued the detention order on April 4. The accused has been lodged in the central prison in Kalaburagi as per the order.
According to police records, Ganesh Poojary has a total of 11 cases registered against him at the Karkala Town Police Station. These include four cases of attempted murder, one robbery, three assault cases, one case of unlawful assembly, one gambling-related case, and another miscellaneous offence.
Of these, he has been convicted in one case, acquitted in seven cases, while one case is currently under trial and two others remain under investigation.
Police said the detention was carried out to prevent further criminal activities and to maintain public order in the district.
