Manjeshwar: In a reported case of burglary, thieves targeted a house in Manjeshwar, stealing approximately 60 pavan gold ornaments and a sum of 50,000 rupees.
The theft occurred at the residence of Hamid Thanal, located at Manjeshwar Ragam Junction. Hamid Thanal had locked his house and left for Airwadi two days ago. The incident came to light when he returned home on Thursday evening.
According to the police complaint filed by Hamid Thanal, the burglars broke into the house breaking through the back door broke open the lock of a cupboard and made off with the valuable gold ornaments and the cash.
A case has been registered at the Manjeshwar police station, and an investigation is underway to identify the culprits.
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Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
