Bhatkal: Teen killed in tragic accident at Tenginagundi Cross on National Highway
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Bhatkal: In a tragic road accident near Tenginagundi Cross on the National Highway, a young scooter rider was killed on the spot late Wednesday night.
The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Mohtasham (18), son of Anees Mohtasham, a resident of Firdous Nagar, Bhatkal.
According to reports, a plywood-laden lorry was travelling from Kerala to Mumbai when a scooter suddenly entered the highway from Tenginagundi Cross and collided with the speeding truck. The accident occurred around midnight between Wednesday and Thursday.
Sources said that Muhtashim was a student at Ali Public College, located near his residence in Firdous Nagar.
Soon after the incident, a large crowd gathered at the accident spot. The Bhatkal Town Police reached the site, shifted the body to the government hospital mortuary, and registered a case.
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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.
