Puttur: Chaos at CM Siddaramaiah’s event; Over 11 people fall ill amid overcrowding
Puttur: Overcrowding at a public event attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Puttur led to a commotion, leaving more than 11 people unwell.
The incident occurred during the Ashoka Janamana–2025 programme organised at the Kombettu Grounds under the leadership of MLA Ashok Rai. Due to the presence of a crowd far exceeding the venue’s capacity, several attendees reportedly felt suffocated and fell ill.
The affected individuals were immediately shifted to the Puttur Taluk Government Hospital for treatment, according to local sources.
The event, marking the 13th year of the Janamana initiative, held during Diwali and involving the distribution of clothes, was organised by the Rai Estate Education and Charitable Trust under the direction of MLA Ashok Rai.
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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.
