Kuloor: Woman dies after falling off bike due to pothole, crushed under lorry
Mangaluru: A tragic accident claimed the life of a woman on Tuesday morning near Royal Oak at Kuloor on the outskirts of the city. The mishap occurred when a two-wheeler lost control after hitting a pothole on the national highway, causing the rider to fall onto the road and come under the wheels of a lorry.
The deceased has been identified as Madhavi, a staff member at A.J. Hospital. She was reportedly on her way from Kuloor to the hospital for work when the incident took place. Due to the pothole, Madhavi’s bike toppled, throwing her onto the road. A fish-laden lorry following close behind ran over her, killing her on the spot.
The body was shifted to A.J. Hospital. Mangaluru North Traffic Police visited the spot and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered at the North Traffic Police Station.
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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.
