Baindur: A Yakshagana artist’s residence in Shirur Melpete was burglarized by a Facebook friend, who reportedly entered the artist’s home and made away with his belongings.
Yakshagana artist Santhosh Mogaveera (34), who was residing in his room in Melpete had become acquainted with a man named Gururaj two years ago through Facebook. On November 9, Gururaj visited Santhosh’s place of residence and stayed over. Later, on November 12, when Santhosh and Gururaj had gone to an event in Herikudru, Gururaj returned to Santhosh’s residence without informing Santhosh and broke into his room.
According to the complaint filed by Santhosh, Gururaj is said to have stolen items that were stored in a bag, including a gold chain, a finger ring, cash of Rs 11,000 from a donation box, and also a mobile phone. The value of the stolen items has been estimated to be around Rs 85,000.
A case has been registered in this regard at the Baindur police station.
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Ullal: The body of a 51-year-old physical education teacher was found in a well at his residence in Kondana, under the limits of Kotekar town, on Friday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Jogi, who was serving as a physical education teacher at the Government School in Kallarakodi, Naringana village. Police suspect that he may have died by suicide, allegedly due to health-related issues.
According to police, Prabhakar had dropped his daughter at Uchila School earlier in the day for the school anniversary programme and returned home.
He was later preparing to attend the same event along with his wife and son, when he suddenly went missing. A search was launched by family members, following which his body was found in the well located at his house.
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Police said that Prabhakar Jogi was reportedly suffering from a neurological disorder. He had served in several schools across Ullal taluk and was actively involved in organisations of physical education teachers.
Ullal police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and sent the body for post-mortem examination.
In his complaint to the police, Prabhakar’s son, Sai Tejas, stated that his father had jumped into the well and that there was no suspicion surrounding the death.
Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
