Google Maps image showing crack at Rani Jhari tourist spot triggers concern in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru: A Google Maps image depicting a crack at the popular Rani Jhari tourist spot near Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district has caused widespread concern among locals and tourists. The image, which recently went viral on social media, has led many to fear for the safety of the area, especially in light of recent landslides and natural disasters triggered by heavy rains in the region.
Rani Jhari, also known as Rani Jhari Edge Point, is a well-known trekking destination. The image has sparked panic among social media users, who are worried that the hillock might be at risk due to the ongoing heavy rainfall in the Malnad region. Many users expressed concerns that the crack shown in the image could lead to further instability in the area, endangering the lives of locals and visitors alike.
In response to these fears, officials from the Revenue Department conducted an inspection of Rani Jhari and confirmed that there is no crack in the hillock as depicted in the Google Maps image. They assured the public that the area remains safe, and there is no immediate threat to residents or tourists.
Despite the heavy rains in recent days, which have further fueled concerns, authorities have reassured the public that the image on Google Maps does not accurately represent the current state of the hillock.
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Chamarajanagar Police arrest woman for jewelry theft, recover gold worth Rs 27 lakh
Chamarajanagar: The Chamarajanagar Town Police have arrested a 43-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, identified as Lakshmi, in connection with a jewelry theft case. The police have recovered 432 grams of gold jewelry, valued at Rs 27 lakh, from her possession. The arrest was made under the supervision of Dr. B.T. Kavitha, Superintendent of Police (SP), Chamarajanagar.
Addressing a press conference at the Chamarajanagar Town Police Station, SP Dr. Kavitha confirmed that Lakshmi had been presented in court and remanded to judicial custody.
The incident took place on September 1, when a local resident, Pushpalatha, was traveling on a crowded KSRTC bus from Chamarajanagar to Satyamangala. Upon reaching her destination, she realized that gold jewelry weighing 540 grams, which she had kept in her vanity bag, had been stolen. Following this, she lodged a complaint with the Chamarajanagar Town Police.
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Under the guidance of SP Dr. Kavitha and Deputy Superintendent Lakshmaiah, the police launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the KSRTC bus stand revealed that Lakshmi had stolen the jewelry from Pushpalatha’s bag. Further inquiries led the police to discover that Lakshmi had traveled by auto rickshaw to Talavady, Tamil Nadu, after committing the theft.
A police team acted on this information and arrested Lakshmi in Talavady, recovering a portion of the stolen jewelry.
SP Dr. Kavitha praised the efforts of the investigating team, including Town Police Inspector Rajesh, Sub-inspector Siddaraju, and constables Mohan Kumar, Lokesh, Mahadeva Ningaraju, and Rajeshwari, for their dedication in successfully solving the case.
