Boxer Mary Kom's Faridabad home robbed; CCTV shows thieves taking away TV, other valuables
Faridabad: The Faridabad home of Indian boxing icon Mary Kom was burgled earlier this week while she was away attending a marathon event in Sohra, Meghalaya.
The incident occurred at her two-storey bungalow, Ibeneser Inn, in Sector 46 located in Faridabad, which had reportedly been locked for several days. It came to light after neighbours noticed the break-in and alerted her.
CCTV footage from the night of the theft shows unidentified individuals entering the premises and walking away with various valuables, including a television set, as reported by India Today on Sunday. The footage is currently being reviewed by authorities.
Speaking to event organisers, Kom expressed her distress: “I am scared, nervous and worried as I was supposed to return to Delhi today. The theft happened earlier this week.”
The six-time world champion, originally from Manipur and one of India’s most celebrated athletes, said that the full extent of the loss would only be known after she returns and assesses the damage.
The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Six special teams have been formed to identify and apprehend those responsible.
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It's govt's responsibility to support youth who dare to dream: Omar Abdullah
Jammu (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the government may not be able to provide jobs to everyone, but it can create an ecosystem for youngsters to become entrepreneurs and innovators.
It is the responsibility of the government to support youth who dare to dream, he said.
After inaugurating the 11th National Conference and Exhibition on Emerging and Innovative Trends in Engineering Technology (NCEEITET) at the Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) in Jammu, Abdullah said, “We may not be able to provide jobs to everyone, but we can certainly create an environment where our youngsters become entrepreneurs and innovators.”
The two-day conference is being organised by the GCET in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur and the World University Consortium (WUC).
Addressing the gathering, Abdullah assured that all necessary steps would be taken to strengthen infrastructure and support systems at the GCET, ensuring that it continues to evolve as a premier institution.
The chief minister also inaugurated a new building for the School of Architecture in the college, built at Rs 19.71 crore.
Stressing the need to balance modernity with the region’s cultural and historical identity, Abdullah said, “Not every building needs to be made of glass and steel. Our structures must reflect our heritage and preserve our cultural ethos.”
Highlighting the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, Abdullah said they could significantly improve tourism management, visitor experience and service delivery in Jammu and Kashmir.
However, he cautioned that technological advancement should complement human effort rather than replace jobs, especially in a region where unemployment remains a concern.
The chief minister said that attracting tourists to Jammu and Kashmir was not difficult, but ensuring repeat visits required consistently enriching experiences and better infrastructure across tourism segments, including pilgrimage, border and leisure tourism.
To address the infrastructure gaps in the college, Abdullah announced that funds would be provided this year for the construction of an auditorium.
He also assured support for setting up an incubation centre in GCET.
During the event, Abdullah also released the e-proceedings of the conference, comprising 28 shortlisted research papers.
