Beltangady: Man sentenced to jail, fine for snatching gold chain from woman
Beltangady: A local court in Beltangady has sentenced Umesh Gowda to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine in connection with a chain-snatching case.
On December 9, 2024, in Pambelu, Koyyuru village, the accused snatched a gold “Karimani” chain from a woman who was walking by the roadside. He broke the chain and fled the spot.
Following the incident, a case was registered at the Beltangady police station.
The accused was arrested the same day. Investigation officer Subbapur Math, Police Inspector of Beltangady station, later filed the charge sheet in court.
The case was tried under Sections 126(2), 309(5), and 309(6). The court found the charges proven and sentenced Umesh Gowda to three years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of ₹20,000.
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Amid Epstein files controversy, Bill Gates to skip keynote address at India AI Impact Summit
New Delhi (PTI): Bill Gates will not deliver keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit, Gates Foundation said on Thursday.
In a post on X, Gates Foundation said, "The Gates Foundation will be represented by Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India Offices, who will speak later today at the Summit".
The post said: "After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit's key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be delivering his keynote address."
The Gates Foundation further said it remains fully committed to its work in India to advance shared health and development goals.
