Belthangady: Head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed for the Dharmasthala mass burial case, Dr. Pronab Mohanty, arrived at the SIT office in town on Friday.

In addition, Sowjanya movement activist Girish Mattannavar arrived at the SIT office on Friday morning for a questioning, while YouTuber Abhishek is undergoing interrogation the last three days. Jayant T, who visited the SIT office on Thursday evening, was reportedly retained there, overnight.

Dr. Mohanty will interrogate the three people suspected to be related to the Dharmasthala case again on Friday.

While the SIT has continued its investigation of the case, sources have said that major developments in various aspects of the probe are expected on Friday. 

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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.