Lawyer arrested in Kerala for killing father, attacking mother
Alappuzha (Kerala) (PTI): A 30-year-old lawyer allegedly hacked his father to death and seriously injured his mother in this coastal district, police said on Monday.
The attack took place at around 9.30 pm on Sunday at their home in Kalarickal, within the Kanakakunnu police station limits.
The victim, Natarajan, 62, died from severe injuries. His wife, Sindhu, is being treated at a private hospital and remains in serious condition.
Police have taken their son, Advocate Navajith, into custody. Officers said he used a sharp-edged weapon in the attack.
According to police, the accused appeared incoherent during questioning and gave answers that did not connect with the questions put to him.
They suspect he may have been using drugs.
Police believe family disputes may have played a part in the attack.
They said Navajith's wife is pregnant and nearing her due date.
The family is financially well off, and the victim's two other children are doctors, police said.
Natarajan's body has been moved to the Government Medical College here for post-mortem examination.
Police have launched an investigation into the case.
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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.
