Landslide in Sakleshpur: Six trains on Hassan-Mangaluru stalled
passengers look for alternative travel means
Sakleshpur: The Hassan-Mangaluru trains were halted late Friday night following a landslide between kilometer markers 42 and 43 near Ballupete of Sakleshpur taluk that resulted in not only a heavy load of soil but also trees falling on the railway line.
Six trains on the route, at six major points like Sakleshpur, Yedakumeri, Shiribagilu and Aldur were stayed, to prevent casualties due to the landslide on the railway track nearing midnight on Friday.
Thousands of passengers who travel in these trains have not only been stranded but also struggling to find other ways to reach their destination. Officers of the South Western Railways are making arrangements to provide them alternative means of transport.
The concerned officials are also working at clearing the debris from the railway track.
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Counterfeit notes worth Rs 2.38 lakh seized in Bantwal, two arrested
Mangaluru: Punjalakatte Police have busted a fake currency racket near Pandavarakallu in Badagakajekkaru village of Bantwal taluk, arresting two persons and seizing counterfeit notes and other materials worth about Rs 7.96 lakh, Deccan Herald reported.
According to police, Sub-Inspector Rajesh K.V. received credible information on May 1 that two persons were allegedly transporting and storing counterfeit currency in a car at Koominadka near Pandavarakallu with the intention of circulating it for financial gain.
Acting on the tip-off, the police team raided the location and detained Mohammed Sameer (28) and Mohammed Irfan (26). Another accused, Rasheed Kundadka, managed to escape from the spot.
Police seized five bundles of counterfeit Rs 500 notes with a total face value of Rs 2.38 lakh. They also confiscated three mobile phones worth Rs 57,000 and the car allegedly used in the crime, valued at around Rs 5 lakh.
The total value of the seized items is estimated at Rs 7.96 lakh.
