Mangaluru: Fire in godown near Jeppinamogaru on Sunday night; old furniture, used items gutted
Mangaluru: A fire broke out in a godown beside the National Highway 66 near Jeppinamogaru Yekkuru at around 11:30 pm on Sunday, causing significant damage to the godown and nearby houses.
The godown, owned by Sadashiva Shetty, contained various used items, including second-hand furniture, many of which were gutted in the fire. The building next door also sustained slight damage in the incident.
Fire brigade personnel from Pandeshwar, Kadri, Bantwal, and Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF) rushed to the spot. The firefighting operation, which began late at night, continued until 5 am on Monday, according to sources.
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Wanted criminal carrying Rs 15,000 reward injured in encounter, arrested: Delhi Police
New Delhi (PTI): A wanted criminal carrying a Rs 15,000 reward was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near southeast Delhi's Amar Colony, police said on Tuesday.
According to the police, information was received that Mohammad Rizwan, who is wanted by Uttar Pradesh Police, was in Amar Colony area, and a trap was laid to intercept him.
However, when the police team attempted to apprehend Rizwan, he opened fire in a desperate bid to escape.
The team retaliated and Rizwan sustained a bullet injury in his right leg, and was subsequently overpowered by the police team, a senior officer said.
He was immediately taken into custody and provided medical assistance.
Police said Rizwan had come to Delhi with the intention of committing a crime, but was apprehended before he could execute his plan.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions, and further investigation is underway to ascertain his involvement in other criminal cases, the officer said.
