Hoax bomb threat triggers checks at Kerala CM''s residence, pvt bank
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Checks were carried out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's official residence and at a private bank in Palayam here on Monday after an email claimed that bombs were placed at both locations, police said.
Police said the search was launched the CM's residence Cliff House, after his private secretary received the e-mail making the threat.
A dog squad and bomb detection team were pressed into service.
Later, it was confirmed to be a hoax.
Police officials said similar emails claiming explosives at the CM's residence have been received multiple times in the past.
In all these emails, the sender mentioned political developments in Tamil Nadu and cases registered there, they said.
A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.
An official said the emails were sent using dark web applications, making it difficult to trace the accused.
However, as a precautionary measure, checks are conducted whenever such emails are received, the official added.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
