Grandson arrested for posing as thief, robbing elderly grandmother in Bhatkal
Bhatkal: Police have arrested a man for allegedly robbing his own 92-year-old grandmother by posing as a thief. The accused, identified as 46-year-old Tajammul Hassan Askeri, was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 19, following an investigation led by Bhatkal Town Police Sub-Inspector Naveen Naik.
The incident took place on March 17, when the elderly woman reported that an unidentified man had entered her house during the early hours of the day and snatched away her gold ornaments. The crime occurred when the women in the house were engaged in morning prayers, and the men had gone to the mosque for prayers after Sehri, the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan.
According to the victim, the assailant covered her mouth and attempted to strangle her when she tried to call for help. CCTV footage from the house revealed that the crime took place within a span of four minutes, with the suspect entering and leaving uninterrupted.
Following the robbery, the accused himself had lodged a police complaint on behalf of his grandmother, pretending to assist the authorities in tracking down the culprit. However, as the investigation progressed, the police uncovered his involvement, leading to his arrest.
Sub-Inspector Naveen Naik, speaking to Vartha Bharati confirmed the arrest, stating that Tajammul was arrested on Wednesday and was set to be produced before the court later in the evening.
Family sources revealed that after committing the crime, the accused initially remained at home but fled two days later when he feared that the police were closing in on him. They also disclosed that this was not his first such attempt, claiming that he had previously engaged in similar acts but the family had chosen not to report them, opting instead to settle the matters privately.
The incident, which took place during the holy month of Ramadan, caused panic in the town, with residents sharing the news widely on social media and urging others to remain vigilant against robberies.
Sources also added that CCTV footage around the house were one of the reasons that helped the police team in identifying the accused.
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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
