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.
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SRH defeat DC by 47 runs
Hyderabad (PTI): Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in their Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday.
Invited to bat, Abhishek Sharma blazed away to an unbeaten 35 off 68 balls to steer SRH to a mammoth 242 for 2.
The SRH bowlers, led by Eshan Malinga (4/32), then stopped DC for 195 for 9.
Earlier, Abhishek hit 10 boundaries and as many maximums, anchoring the innings from the start to the end.
He found able support from Travis Head (37) and Heinrich Klaasen (37 not out).
For Delhi, skipper Axar Patel picked up one wicket.
Brief Score:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 242 for 2 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 135 not out, Heinrich Klaasen 37 not out, Travis Head 37; Axar Patel 1/23)
Delhi Capitals: 195 for 9 in 20 overs (Nitish Rana 57, Sameer Rizvi 41; Eshan Malinga 4/32 ).
