Surathkal: Four arrested in knife attack on two youngsters
Main accused, Sangh Parivar worker Gururaj, still absconding
Surathkal: The Surathkal police have arrested four persons in connection with a knife attack on two youngsters following a trivial dispute.
Those arrested are Sushanth alias Kadavi (29) and K.V. Alex (27), both residents of Katla, Nithin (26) of Indira Katte, and Arun Shetty (56) of Kulai Honnakatte, who allegedly gave shelter to the accused.
Police said that the main accused, rowdy-sheeter and Sangh Parivar worker Gururaj, along with another suspect named Ashok, who also sheltered the accused, are absconding. A search operation has been launched to nab them.
The attack took place on Thursday night near Deepak Bar in Surathkal when Gururaj, Alex, Nithin, and Sushanth allegedly stabbed two youngsters, Hasan Mukshit and Nizam, after a minor altercation. The injured were rushed to the hospital, and a case of attempted murder has been registered at the Surathkal Police Station.
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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.
