Beltangady: Man sentenced to jail, fine for snatching gold chain from woman
Beltangady: A local court in Beltangady has sentenced Umesh Gowda to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine in connection with a chain-snatching case.
On December 9, 2024, in Pambelu, Koyyuru village, the accused snatched a gold “Karimani” chain from a woman who was walking by the roadside. He broke the chain and fled the spot.
Following the incident, a case was registered at the Beltangady police station.
The accused was arrested the same day. Investigation officer Subbapur Math, Police Inspector of Beltangady station, later filed the charge sheet in court.
The case was tried under Sections 126(2), 309(5), and 309(6). The court found the charges proven and sentenced Umesh Gowda to three years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of ₹20,000.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
