Case filed against activist Girish Mattannavar for allegedly circulating obscene video
Mangaluru: Another case has been registered at the Belthangady police station against activist Girish Mattannavar for allegedly circulating an obscene video clip on social media.
The complaint was filed by Rajendra Das D of Dharmasthala, who claimed that on September 1, while browsing social media on his mobile phone in Ujire village, he came across a video in which Mattannavar was allegedly speaking in an obscene manner, causing nuisance to the public, as reported by Deccan Herald on Tuesday.
The clip was later shared on Janata News.
Based on the complaint, Belthangady police have registered a case under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and taken up further investigation.
Meanwhile, Belthangady police had registered a case last week against Girish Mattannavar for allegedly spreading false news on social media.
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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.
