Post Mortem report which reveals cause of death is not final: SP
Shiroor swamiji death case
Udupi, August 03: SP Lakshman B Nimbargi said that the “Post Mortem report related to the death of Shiroor swamiji will just reveal the immediate cause for the death. It is not final. So, for giving the final opinion, the doctors are waiting for the FSL report”.
Speaking at a phone-in programme at his office here on Friday, the SP said that Forensic Science Lab would submit its report to the KMC hospital doctors who have conducted the postmortem and later, the doctors would cross-check both the reports and give their opinion. Later, the hospital would give that final opinion to the police department. The regional office of the Forensic Science Laboratory housed in Mangaluru was the only centre for Madikeri, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Uttara Kannada districts due to which, it has been getting more number of cases. So, the Shiroor swamiji’s FSL report is getting delayed. Reports on important cases were being given on priority. Suicide case reports which demand compensation, would also be given immediately. In a few cases which demand DNA test, FSL report would also be given immediately, he said.
Police security to mutts to continue
The police department would require the possession of Shiroor Moola Mutt and Udupi Shiroor mutt for few more days for investigation purpose. Soon after the investigation, the mutts would be handed over to the concerned persons. The police security given to both the mutts would continue, he said.
The DVRs of CCTV cameras found in the river were sent to Forensic Science Laboratory of Bengaluru and they were expecting its report, he said declining to answer whether the footage can be retrieved from the DVR which was thrown into the river or not.
For safety purpose, the Sode Mutt seer had kept all valuables like jewelry, silver ornaments, pooja materials and others which were in the Shiroor Moola Mutt, in the locker at Shiroor Mutt, he said.
The department has formed eight teams to investigate the case. Interrogation of many people would continue. As every case is different, they would require special attention. So, it is not so easy to find out the reasons, he said.
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Mangaluru man duped of Rs 10.55 lakh in Instagram ‘digital gold’ investment scam
Mangaluru: A 57-year-old man has allegedly been cheated of Rs 10.55 lakh by online fraudsters who lured him into investing in a so-called digital gold trading platform through Instagram, Deccan Herald reported on Tuesday.
According to the complaint, the victim was browsing Instagram at his residence on November 12, 2025, when he received a message from an account named “Suhani Patel.” The accused initiated a friendly conversation and later persuaded him to invest in the “digital gold market,” promising high returns.
The accused subsequently shared a mobile number and sent a link via WhatsApp, asking the complainant to install an application called “Kanak Daam Exchange.” Following the instructions, the victim downloaded the app and registered.
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The accused told the complainant that all transactions would be handled through the app’s customer service. Following their instructions, the complainant contacted the customer service through the app and sent a message requesting US dollars in exchange for Indian rupees. He was then directed to transfer money to specific bank accounts provided by the accused.
Trusting the claims, the complainant transferred Rs 1,50,000, Rs 3,45,000 and Rs 5,60,000 in multiple transactions, amounting to a total of Rs 10,55,000.
Subsequently, the app displayed that his total investment had grown to Rs 60 lakh. However, when he attempted to withdraw the amount due to personal financial needs, the request was denied. On contacting customer service, he was informed that he would have to pay 30 per cent of the total amount as “tax” before any withdrawal could be processed.
Growing suspicious, the complainant reportedly consulted officials at Canara Bank, who advised him that it was a fraud and warned him not to transfer any more money. When he confronted the accused, the amount displayed in the app was allegedly reduced to zero, and he was blocked from further communication.
Despite further attempts to contact “Suhani Patel,” the accused allegedly continued to assure him that the lost money would be returned, before eventually blocking him.
The complainant stated that he was cheated between November 12, 2025 and February 27, 2026, and has urged police to take action against the fraudsters.
A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
