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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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Several users on ‘X’ on Thursday and Friday shared claims that LPG cylinders booked at 11:45 AM were being delivered within just two hours, prompting humorous and curious reactions online. 

Meanwhile netizens quickly responded to the sudden similar bookings by many users.

One ‘X’ user tweeted, “Booked a Bharat Gas LPG cylinder at 11:45 AM today and it was delivered at my doorstep by 1:30 PM. Without any extra cash or charges. I asked the delivery guy if there was any shortage. His reply was negative. This copy is circulating 👇.”

Another user questioned the timing, asking, “How can all book at the same time?” while a separate post wondered, “Why is everyone booking LPG at 11:45 AM?”

Many netizens joked about the posts. One wrote, “Everyone is booking LPG gas cylinders at 11:45 AM, and surprisingly it’s getting delivered in two hours. IT cell has some special gas agency. Is it LPG or Naale ka Gas?” 

One urged, “Please tell these hundreds of people to book at 11:45 AM too,” sharing a photo of people standing in ques.

“Booked an Indane Gas LPG cylinder at 11:46 AM today and it wasnt delivered at my doorstep by 2:30 PM. I asked the delivery guy, why didn't he deliver. He replied cylinders were delivered only to people who booked exactly at 11:45 AM,” wrote another. 

 

One user asked, “What was the auspicious occasion to book at 11:45 AM?” while another tweeted, “I am going to book a gas cylinder at 11:45 AM tomorrow, hope Modi Ji will deliver it by 1:30.”

“I want to ask one thing… If I book an LPG cylinder tomorrow at 11:45 AM and the gas agency is unable to deliver it by 1:30 PM, will it be free like Domino’s pizza, or will I get it at some discounted price? BJP IT Cell experts, please confirm so that I can book my LPG cylinder tomorrow exactly at 11:45 AM,” said another humorously.

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