MESCOM website surprises Udupi man with over Rs 5L electricity bill for one month
Udupi: A shop owner in Udupi town experienced bewilderment when he accessed the Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (MESCOM) website to clear his monthly electricity bill. To his shock, the site displayed an exorbitant amount, prompting him to seek clarification from MESCOM officials.
The proprietor of 'Sadhana,' a readymade clothes store located opposite the Sanskrit College in Udupi, received his electricity bill for the previous month, with a due date of October 15. Accustomed to paying his bills online, he attempted to settle the bill through the MESCOM website on Wednesday.
However, to his surprise, the website indicated that his September bill amounted to a staggering Rs 5,70,507, a drastic difference from the Rs 2,509 mentioned in the hard copy bill he had received on October 1. Shocked by the disparity between the two amounts, the shop owner contacted MESCOM officials, urging them to rectify the apparent error.
MESCOM authorities are now investigating the issue to identify the cause of the discrepancy and address the shop owner's concerns. Further updates on the situation are awaited.
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
