Fire breaks out at scrap shop near Ullal, goods worth lakhs gutted
Ullal: A major fire broke out at a scrap shop on National Highway 66 near Talapady on Sunday afternoon, destroying goods worth several lakhs of rupees.
The incident occurred at a shop owned by Iqbal and Ibrahim located along the Uchila highway, near the underpass, where workers were on duty when the blaze began.
Local residents first attempted to douse the flames, but the fire intensified, prompting the Fire and Emergency Services to intervene and bring it under control after some time.
A large stock of scrap materials stored in the shop was completely reduced to ashes. Locals alleged that the fire service vehicle arrived late at the scene, delaying the operation.
Ullal Police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
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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.
