Sullia: The owner of Avinash Buses in Sullia, Narayan Rai (73) reportedly hung himself and died by suicide on Monday night. 

Reportedly, Narayan Rai had been suffering from health problems for some time and due to this, he had been severely affected psychologically. On Monday night when he was alone at his residence, Narayan Rai is said to have taken this drastic step and ended his life. 

A case has been registered in this regard at the Sullia Police station. 

During the 80s when there were no buses available in the rural regions of Sullia, Narayan Rai had begun his Bus services and introduced buses to the region. Students and employees who were heading to school and work had been utilizing his bus services, which had, in turn, made Avinash Buses into their valued lifeline. 

His line of bus services provided by Avinash Buses is known to operate in areas such as Sullia Mandekolu, Sullia Thudikaana, Sullia Panatturu, Sullia Kadaba, Sullia Markanje and various other routes. 

The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons, and brothers, it is learned.

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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.