Mangaluru: The skeleton of a person is reported to have been found within the jurisdiction of the Barke Police Station in Mangaluru city.

The bones were found in the front yard of a house near Hotel Durga Mahal in Mannagudda on Friday, sources said.

The house is unoccupied for some time now, said the neighbours.

The Barke Police, who were informed of the skeletal remains found in front of the house, arrived at the spot and are investigating the matter.

A case was registered at the Barke Police Station.

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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.