Bantwal: In an incident of theft at Sajipanadu village, thieves broke into a residence in Nishabhag and made away with cash, and gold ornaments worth 12.40 lakh rupees on December 13, Tuesday. 

The thieves are said to have broken into the residence of the Former Gram Panchayat member S. Abbas and made away with the cash and ornaments. His son, Mohammed Najeeb has filed a complaint in this regard.

The members of the household had gone to their relatives’ house around 2.30 pm on December 13 and had returned to their residence around 8.10 pm. The family members noticed that their house had been robbed after arriving home that night. 

During the robbery, the thieves have reportedly broken up the safety locker inside the cupboard from Najeeb’s mother’s room using some weapons and made away with 1.40 lakhs rupees in cash, 3 gold bangles each weighing 8 grams,  three gold finger rings each weighing 8 grams, and a gold chain weighing 56 grams (7 sovereigns). The thieves also broke the safety locker in Najeeb’s room and stole a gold necklace weighing 32 grams (4 sovereigns), including a gold bangle weighing 32 grams (4 sovereigns), and made away with a total of 36 sovereigns of gold ornaments from their residence.

The thieves broke into the residence after breaking open the lock into the backdoor. While the stolen ornaments are valued at 11 lakh rupees, including the 1.40 lakhs rupees cash, the total value of stolen items is estimated at 12.40 lakh rupees. 

The Bantwal rural police have registered a case in this regard and undertaken an investigation to nab the thieves.

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(Press Release)- Mangalore, November 28, 2024: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), in association with the BIT NSS, organized a Constitution Day event under the theme “My Constitution, My Pride.” The event, held at the International Seminar Hall, saw active participation from students, NSS volunteers, and faculty.

The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Pushparaj, a distinguished academic from SDM Law College, Mangalore, who highlighted the significance of constitutional principles in shaping a progressive and inclusive society.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Head of Mechanical Engineering Department Dr. Vasantha Kumar, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. S I Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.

The ceremony featured notable activities, including the watering of a plant to symbolize growth and sustainability, the oath taking of constitution's Preamble led by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi.

The Chief Guest, Prof. Pushparaj, was introduced by Dr. Imran Mokashi,Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The event was coordinated by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, NSS Program Officer & Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Sandeep Nambiar S, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Saifulla, a student of the 3rd Semester, Mechanical Department, served as the Master of Ceremonies, ensuring the program flowed seamlessly.

This celebration reinforced the importance of the Constitution and inspired attendees, to uphold its values in their daily lives.