Traffic to be affected on October 2 evening due to Mangaluru Dasara procession
Mangaluru: The movement of traffic in Mangaluru will be affected on the evening of October 2 in light of Mangaluru Dasara procession. The procession, featuring the Navadurga and Sharada Mata idols, will begin at 4:00 p.m. from the Kudroli Gokarnateshwara temple and will continue until 6:00 a.m. on October 3.
The procession will take a designated route, passing through key areas including Mannagudda Circle, Narayana Guru Circle, Ballalbagh, P.V.S. Junction, Navabharath Circle, City Centre Mall, Hampankatta, K.B. Katte, Saffron Hotel, Car Street, Balaji Junction, New Chitra Junction, and Alake Bridge before concluding at the temple, as reported by The Hindu.
In a press release, the Mangaluru City Police urged motorists to use alternate routes and avoid traveling on the procession's path. They also advised that vehicles should not be parked along the procession route to ensure smooth movement.
For those wishing to attend the procession, the police have designated several parking areas, such as Alake Market, Urwa Market, Canara Schools in Urwa and Dongarkeri, Pompai Church, Durga Mahal Hotel, Kudroli Narayana Guru College, BEM School, Government PU College for Girls Car Street, and hotel Vimalesh.
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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.
