24-year-old scientist from Puttur hangs himself to death after resigning from job with DRDO
Puttur: A 24-year-old scientist, Bharat, who was a native of Kallarpe of Aryapu village of the taluk, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at home late Wednesday night.
The deceased scientist had been employed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad two months ago but had resigned from the job a week ago before returning home to Kallarpe. His resignation letter, however, had not been accepted by the DRDO officials, who called him on his phone on Wednesday night, said his relatives. The family members also stated that Bharat went to bed after speaking to the officials but committed suicide late in the night.
ALSO READ: Tourist drowns in swimming pool in Mangaluru
A case has been registered by the Puttur Rural Police officers, who are investigating the incident.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
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.
