Mangaluru: Four held for attempt to loot ATM using earthmover in Surathkal, presented before court
Surathkal: Local police officers have arrested four men who had been a part of a group of miscreants that attempted to loot an ATM situated at the Jayashree Commercial Complex near the Vidyadayini School in Surathkal using an earthmover.
The four arrested men have been identified as Devaraj Naik alias Devu (24), a resident of Begur in Shikaripura taluk in Shivamogga district; Bharat JG (20), who lives near the Doddathanda Sevalal Temple; Nagaraj Naik alias Nagu (21), who lives near the government school in Modalina Kere; and Dhanraj Naik alias Dhanu (22) a resident of Doddathanda in Begur village, who is learned to have provided financial aid to the looters.
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Following the attempt to loot the ATM on the night of August 3, a case had been registered at the Surathkal Police Station. The police officers have arrested the four men and confiscated a motorbike worth Rs 50,000, the earthmover and two Android mobile phones that had been used by the arrested men.
The Surathkal police officers have presented the arrested men before court. Three men who were directly involved in the attempt to loot the ATM have been sent to police custody for three days while the fourth arrested has been remanded in judicial custody.
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Man arrested in Belur for alleged dowry harassment, murder of wife
Belur: A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Rajanasiriyur village of Belur taluk on charges of dowry harassment and allegedly murdering his wife.
The accused, identified as Madhu, was married to 34-year-old Channamma for the past 15 years. According to police sources, the couple had frequent disputes in recent years, and family members had intervened on several occasions to resolve their differences.
Madhu is also accused of harassing Channamma for dowry despite her family having purchased an auto rickshaw for him earlier.
On February 18, Channamma was allegedly assaulted by her husband and sustained serious injuries. She was admitted to the district hospital and underwent treatment for nearly a week. However, she died on February 25 after failing to respond to medical care.
Following the incident, a case was registered at the Halebidu Police Station. Police officials visited the village, conducted an inspection and took Madhu into custody.
Further investigation is in progress.
