Dharmasthala case: Six appear before SIT for questioning
Belthangady: In connection with the Dharmasthala skull case, six individuals appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for questioning on Tuesday morning. Those summoned include Kerala-based YouTubers Manaf, Abhishek, and Jayanth T, along with Girish Mattannavar, Vithal Gowda, and Pradeep.
This marked the sixth consecutive day of questioning in the case. On Monday, Jayanth had avoided the main entrance, but on Tuesday he entered through the front gate. However, he declined to make any statement to the media. Sindhu Devi, who is said to be associated with the case, also visited the SIT office but returned without participating in the proceedings.
Kerala YouTuber Manaf and fellow YouTuber Abhishek also presented themselves before the SIT. Reacting to media reports that he had brought supporters from Kerala for his protection, Manaf expressed anger, saying, “I have not brought anyone. I have no fear. I am fighting for the truth and will cooperate with every SIT inquiry.”
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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.
