Paramedic dies by suicide in Mangaluru, alleges harassment and blackmail over private video
Mangaluru (PTI): A 26-year-old paramedic at a government hospital here died allegedly by suicide after leaving behind a note accusing four people of "blackmailing and harassing" him using a private video, police said on Friday.
Abhishek, a resident of Parpady in Nitte, was found dead at his home this morning, they said.
According to police, in his note, he reportedly named four individuals — Nireeksha, Rahul, Rakesh, and Taslim — alleging that they subjected him to severe mental and physical harassment for money and even threatened to kill him.
Police said an investigation is underway based on the contents of the death note. Preliminary findings suggested that the victim was distressed over continuous threats and extortion attempts.
Officials said further legal action will depend on the verification of the allegations mentioned in the note.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
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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.
