Octogenarian cheated of Rs 1.19 cr with promise of high returns in share trading
Mumbai, Jun 20 (PTI): An 83-year-old man was duped of Rs 1.19 crore by unidentified persons who promised him attractive returns in share trading, a Mumbai police official said on Friday.
The victim, who stays in Shivaji Park in Dadar, was cheated between May 2 and 28 after he came across an investment-related advertisement on social media on March 10 this year, the official said.
"After clicking on a link in the advertisement, he was added to a Whatsapp group. On May 2, he got a call from one Vinita Patodia, who promised him high returns on share investments. He invested Rs 1.19 crore in a virtual account opened by the accused. It even showed profit of Rs 15.39, which he was, however, unable to withdraw," the official said.
"The woman who had contacted him sought 10 per cent commission in advance. Following a conversation with a friend, the man approached police. A case was registered against two unidentified persons at Central Region cyber police station," he said.
Efforts are on to nab the accused, the official added.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
