Puttur: Several people fall ill amid huge crowd; MLA Ashok Rai apologises
Puttur: Several people reportedly fell ill after being caught in a large crowd during the “Ashok Janamana Deepavali Cloth Distribution Programme” held at the Kombettu grounds on Monday.
MLA Ashok Rai expressed regret over the incident, saying he had not anticipated such a massive turnout. “More people attended than we expected, and sudden wind and rain in the afternoon caused congestion in the crowd. Around seven to eight people felt unwell but were immediately given medical attention,” he said.
The MLA added that despite adequate arrangements, the unexpected surge in attendance led to some inconvenience. “If anyone was hurt or felt discomfort during the event, I sincerely apologise. The distribution of gifts continued until around 9:30 p.m. I extend my gratitude to all who cooperated,” Rai said, expressing sorrow over the incident.
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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.
