Ullal: Masterminds of Kotekar Cooperative Bank robbery case arrested
Mangaluru: The Ullal police have arrested two more individuals in connection with the robbery at Kotekar Vyavasaya Seva Sahakari Sangha Bank, bringing the total number of arrests in the case to six.
One of the accused has been identified as 69-year-old Bhaskar Belchappad, also known as Shashi Thevar, a resident of Kanyana. He was taken into custody near Bengaluru railway station on February 24. During interrogation, crucial details about the robbery came to light, leading the police to another suspect, Nazir, a resident of K.C. Road, who was arrested on February 25.
Investigations revealed that Shashi Thevar had been in contact with Nazir and had conspired with other accused for nearly six months to execute the heist. Nazir played a role by providing the gang with key information about the society’s building, security details, the date and time of the robbery, the number of staff members present, and possible escape routes.
The robbery took place at Kotekar Cooperative Bank on January 17, creating panic among the locals. The Ullal police had earlier arrested four accused in connection with the case.
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Speaker UT Khader attends local cricket tournament during Bhatkal visit
Bhatkal: Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a local cricket match being played as part of a tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre of Bhatkal.
After attending a programme at Anjuman Hami-E-Muslimeen, Khader proceeded to the Bhatkal Taluka Stadium, where the tournament is underway. He was accompanied by office-bearers of the Cosmos Sports Centre and several local community leaders.
Those present during the visit included President of Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem and former JD(S) leader Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President of Tanzeem Atiqur Rahman Muniri, General Secretary Abdul Raqeeb MJ, President of Cosmos Sports Centre Ismail Anjum, Managing Director of Mohtisham Complexes S. M. Arshad, former president of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation Imtiyaz Udyawar, among others.
Addressing players and organisers, Khader extended his best wishes to the participating teams and urged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He said such tournaments help promote unity and brotherhood among the youth.
The cricket tournament began on November 21 and will conclude with the final match on December 21. It is being organised as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Cosmos Sports Centre.
Cosmos Sports Centre is one of the member clubs of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation and is known for its active role in promoting sports in the town. Apart from sporting activities, the centre is also involved in various social and community initiatives, including efforts to promote education among students.
