Mangaluru: Accused Rohitashwa arrested in Baikampady Temple theft attempt, damaging idols case
Mangaluru: Police on Thursday arrested one man in connection with the theft attempt and damaging the idols at a temple in Baikampady Industrial Area.
The arrested accused has been identified as Rohitashwa, a resident of Kulai here in the city.
According to the police, the accused was working in Baikampady as a laborer for the last few years. He had reportedly attempted theft at a temple there believing he will get his hands on the gold, jewelry, and cash from the donation box.
“When he could not get any of these, he resorted to damaging the idols placed inside the temple” Mangaluru Police Commissioner, N Shashi Kumar told reporters.
The accused had broken open the donation box, cupboard in the temple office in an attempt to rob jewelry and gold ornaments. When he failed to find the valuables, he had damaged the idols and “Naga devata” in the temple premises.
A case in this regard was registered at Panambur Police Station on October 17. The accused was produced before the court on Thursday and was sent to judicial custody, police added.
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Block on Mumbai-Pune Expressway on April 23, 24
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Mumbai (PTI): The traffic on Mumbai-Pune Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway will be temporarily diverted for a few hours on April 23 and 24 on account of bridge maintenance work.
In a release issued on Tuesday, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said the block is planned from 12 am to 3 pm on April 23 and 24, for removal of shuttering and painting work on a bridge located near Dongargaon-Kusgaon.
Traffic towards Mumbai will remain completely closed in the section on April 23 during the three hours long block. Vehicles will be diverted via the Kiwale-Dehu Road-Talegaon route onto National Highway 48 and rejoin at Kusgaon toll plaza.
Similarly, traffic towards Pune will be shut on April 24 from 12 pm to 3 pm, and vehicles will be diverted from Kusgaon toll plaza via National Highway 48 through the Dehu Road-Kiwale route.
In case of any difficulty, commuters can contact the MSRDC control room on 9822498224 or the highway police helpline at 9833498334, the release said.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway is the first access controlled Expressway of India.
