Kolar: School Principal, two other arrested for selling food items meant for students
Kolar: Three villagers including the principal of the school were arrested by the local police for allegedly carrying sale of food items meant for the students of Morarji Desai residential School here.
The incident was reported from Morarji Desai Residential School near Rajenahalli in Malur Taluk.
School Principal, along with two other villagers was arrested while they were carrying the food items from the school on a Tata Ace vehicle.
According to the reports, villagers caught the trio red-handed and informed the police about the malpractice. Police rushed to the spot and arrested the trio.
The vehicle and the food items were also seized by the police.
A case has been registere at Masthi police station.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
