Normalcy returns in Uppinangady, security beefed up as section 144 continues
Uppinangady: In the wake of protesters being subjected to lathi-charge by the police on Tuesday, section 144 was imposed in Uppinangady. The town appeared normal on Wednesday and as precautionary measures, police have been deployed in various places in Uppinangady, Udupi districts.
Concerning the recent sword attack incident that occurred near Halegate’s Subramanya Cross, the police had detained three PFI leaders and taken them to the station on Tuesday. Demanding the immediate release of their leaders, PFI activists had gathered outside the station since Tuesday morning and protested the detainment. After receiving assurances from the police that they would release the detainees the protesters had begun vacating the premises on Tuesday evening.
Amid this, the Puttur Tahsildar who arrived at the Uppinangady station enforced section 144 as a precaution to avoid tension in the region. Meanwhile, from among those who had been detained, the police had released one individual during the latter part of the evening. However, they had not released two of the detained PFI leaders due to which the protesters came back and resumed their protest demanding their release around 9.30 pm. At the time, the police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, it is learned. However, because of this more than 10 individuals were grievously injured. Four policemen also received some injuries, it is learned.
Duron the lathi-charge, Police Sub Inspectors Sandesh, Vaman, and police personnel Rudrappa and Renuka were injured, and they were admitted at the Puttur Hospital.
Police Deployment Tightened: The police force from Udupi district was also called upon, to join the district and state Reserve force. Deputy police inspectors from various stations and staff were stationed at Uppinangady, and tight police deployment was undertaken.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
