Prithvi Jewellers owner accused of assaulting three children; Belthangady Police register case
►Prithvi Jewellers owner accused of assaulting three children; Belthangady Police register case
Belthangady: A case has been registered at the Belthangady Police Station against the owner and staff of Prithvi Jewellers, located near Santhekatte, for allegedly assaulting three schoolboys on Monday afternoon.
The injured students are currently undergoing treatment at the Belthangady Government Hospital. The primary accused has been identified as Ashok, the owner of the jewellery store.
According to the complaint, the three boys, natives of Venur in the taluk, had skipped school on Monday and visited the weekly fair at the Belthangady market. After returning from the fair, they sat near the Prithvi Jewellers shop and were playing on their mobile phones. The accused reportedly questioned them about their identities and, upon learning that they were Muslims, allegedly abused them using religious slurs.
The complaint further states that Ashok took the boys into a room, physically assaulted them, and locked them inside. One of the students managed to escape and fled the spot. His parents reportedly found him later that night after searching for him.
The jewellery store owner and staff are also accused of verbally abusing and arguing with the parents when they visited the shop to question them about the alleged assault on their children.
Belthangady Police registered a case against Ashok on Tuesday and recorded the students’ statements at the Belthangady Government Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.
SDPI Belthangady leader Akbar visited the hospital and inquired about the children’s health. Condemning the incident, he said the children were assaulted solely on religious grounds and urged the police to take strict action against the accused.
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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.
