Karnataka Police constable arrested for allegedly planning robbery in Haveri
Haveri: A 37-year-old Karnataka Police constable has been arrested and suspended from service for allegedly orchestrating a robbery carried out by a gang in Haveri district, police said on Monday.
The accused, Pradeep Hanumantappa Naik is a 2008-batch constable from Mudinakoppa village in Haveri district. He was serving as a district armed reserve (DAR) constable and had earlier worked as a driver for the Hirekerur police circle inspector for four years, as reported by The Indian Express.
The robbery occurred on the night of January 19 in Nidnagilu village of Hirekerur taluk. According to Superintendent of Police Yashodha Vantagodi, five masked men armed with knives broke into the house of Mallangouda Patil, threatened five occupants, and fled with cash worth ₹5 lakh, 40 grams of gold jewellery, and 244 grams of silver.
Four other accused named in the robbery are Malleshappa Venkappa Naik of Shidenur village in Byadgi taluk, Kantesh Muttappa Waddar of Kerur village in Badami taluk, Ajeya Hanumant Salhalli of Belawadi in Bailhongal taluk of Belagavi district, and Nagaraj Hanumant Waddar. All of them were arrested after the Hirekerur police formed four special teams to investigate the case.
During the investigation, police found out Naik’s alleged role in planning and facilitating the robbery. A police officer was quoted by TIE as saying that Naik, who is married to a woman from Nidnagilu village, frequently visited the area. He projected himself as the beat constable, which helped him gather information about the household. He allegedly shared the details with the robbers and fixed the date for the crime. Call records have reportedly confirmed his involvement.
Police said ₹52,000 in cash, 7.7 grams of gold, a motorcycle used in the crime, and other materials were recovered from the accused. Investigators also found that the stolen gold had been pawned at a finance company to raise loans.
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
