Paramedic dies by suicide in Mangaluru, alleges harassment and blackmail over private video
Mangaluru (PTI): A 26-year-old paramedic at a government hospital here died allegedly by suicide after leaving behind a note accusing four people of "blackmailing and harassing" him using a private video, police said on Friday.
Abhishek, a resident of Parpady in Nitte, was found dead at his home this morning, they said.
According to police, in his note, he reportedly named four individuals — Nireeksha, Rahul, Rakesh, and Taslim — alleging that they subjected him to severe mental and physical harassment for money and even threatened to kill him.
Police said an investigation is underway based on the contents of the death note. Preliminary findings suggested that the victim was distressed over continuous threats and extortion attempts.
Officials said further legal action will depend on the verification of the allegations mentioned in the note.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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Karnataka: Six men break into jewellery shop; loot gold, silver worth over Rs 40 lakh
Haveri (Karnataka) (PTI): Six unidentified men allegedly broke into a jewellery shop and decamped with gold and silver articles worth over Rs 40 lakh in this district in the wee hours of Saturday, police said.
The theft occurred at a jewellery shop in Chikkanshihosur village in Hanagal taluk of Haveri district between 1.45 am and 2.30 am, they said.
According to police, the six men, with their faces covered and wearing gloves, allegedly broke into the shop after midnight by cutting open both shutters.
After gaining entry, they covered three of the four CCTV cameras installed inside the shop and decamped with a safe locker. However, their act was recorded on one CCTV camera that was not covered.
Citing preliminary investigations, a senior police officer said 19 kg of silver items worth Rs 21 lakh and 219 grams of gold ornaments worth Rs 22 lakh were stolen from the shop.
A case of theft has been registered, he said.
“We have some clues about the vehicle used to transport the stolen jewellery, and efforts are underway to trace the vehicle and nab the suspects involved in the theft,” he added.
Further investigation is underway.
