Man involved in armed robbery in Mysuru held in J-K's Rajouri
Jammu, Aug 28: A man who was allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Karnataka's Mysuru was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Saturday, police said.
The accused has been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Sayallan village of Surankote in Poonch district, they said.
Sheikh was arrested in a case of house trespassing and theft in Rajouri town, according to a police spokesperson.
"During the interrogation, the suspect disclosed his involvement in a case of armed robbery and murder in Mysuru," the spokesperson said, adding that the Mysuru police verified this.
Cash worth Rs 46,410 and 234.8 gm gold worth about Rs 11 lakh were recovered from his possession, the police said.
Sheikh and his associates were involved in the armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Mysuru. A customer was shot dead during the robbery. A case is registered at Vidyaranyapuram police station in Mysuru, the spokesperson said.
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Vijay secures majority support, set to stake claim to form Tamil Nadu govt
Chennai: After four days of political uncertainty and intense negotiations in Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay is learnt to have secured the numbers required to form the government, sources said.
Supporters gathered outside Vijay’s residence in Chennai on Friday evening, raising slogans in support of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam soon after reports emerged that the party had managed to secure majority support.
Sources said Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar on Friday evening to stake claim to form the government. The meeting is likely to take place around 6 pm.
In its electoral debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK won 108 out of the 234 seats, dealing a major blow to the 62-year political dominance of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
However, Governor Arlekar had reportedly made it clear that the party would not be invited to form the government without proving a clear majority. Even after two rounds of discussions on Wednesday and Thursday, the Governor is learnt to have maintained his stand that letters of support from at least 118 MLAs must be submitted in the 234-member Assembly.
Apart from Vijay, TVK had the backing of 107 MLAs. Vijay had contested from Tiruchy (East) and Perambur constituencies and won both seats, meaning he would have to resign from one seat before taking oath. This increased the need for additional support.
Amid the political developments, five MLAs from the Congress party, which reportedly moved away from the DMK-led alliance, extended support to Vijay. Vijay also held discussions with leaders of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India.
The VCK, CPI(M) and CPI had so far been allies of the DMK. At the same time, political discussions intensified in the state over speculation that the DMK could even explore a post-poll understanding with its long-time rival AIADMK to prevent an alternative government from taking shape.
Reports had been circulating since Friday afternoon that the VCK and Left parties were likely to support Vijay. Sources later said that the VCK, CPI(M) and CPI agreed to extend the support of two MLAs each, helping TVK cross the required majority mark.
All eyes are now on the Governor’s next move and the official announcement regarding the formation of the new government in Tamil Nadu.
