Court approves SIT’s plea to record fresh statement of Chinnayya in Dharmasthala case
Belthangady: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Dharmasthala case has obtained permission from the Belthangady court to question and record a fresh statement from Chinnayya, who was initially a witness and complainant but is now an accused and lodged in jail.
According to reports, the SIT will conduct the interrogation and record his statement on October 17 and 18.
The SIT sought court permission after noticing discrepancies between Chinnayya’s earlier statements, one made before the SIT, where he allegedly admitted to being involved in the burial of bodies, and another made later before the Belthangady court. The court, after considering the SIT’s plea, granted approval on October 16 to record Chinnayya’s statement at Shivamogga Jail, where he is currently lodged.
It may be recalled that the SIT was originally constituted based on Chinnayya’s initial statement, which alleged key details about the case. However, during the investigation, he retracted his earlier version, claiming that he had given false testimony. Despite his retraction, the SIT has continued its probe, recording statements from multiple individuals.
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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.
