Madikeri car, 50L theft case: SP says investigations intensified, victim being questioned too
Madikeri: Kodagu Superintendent of Police, K Ramarajan, addressed the media in Madikeri, providing details about an ongoing investigation into a case of theft involving a car and cash valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh. The incident took place in Devapura, Ponnampet, within the district.
According to SP Ramarajan, the thieves intercepted a Kerala native, Shamzad K, who was traveling in the car at Devapura early on Saturday morning. Shamzad, a contractor from Malappuram, had allegedly sold jewelry in Mysuru and was travelling with cash. The thieves allegedly stole both the vehicle and the money from him.
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Ramarajan stated that the police team is actively working to identify the suspects involved in the theft. The investigation involves questioning Shamzad about the source of the sold jewelry, reasons for carrying a large sum of money at night, and the absence of related documents. Shamzad reportedly lacks documentation for the jewelry sale and tax payment.
As a part of the investigation, the police have informed relevant authorities, including the Income Tax department, to ensure a comprehensive inquiry. Additionally, a team has been formed to investigate case related to dacoity, and inquiries have been initiated against Shamzad., the SP said.
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11-year-old dies by suicide after sexual assault in Bareilly; accused arrested
Bareilly (UP) (PTI): A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, who later died by suicide due to trauma, police said on Wednesday.
The post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault and multiple injuries on the minor's body, including bite marks and nail scratches. The cause of death was found to be hanging, they said.
According to ASP (South) Anshika Verma, the incident came to light on 27 April, when the girl, a Class 8 student, was found hanging at her home in Deoria Abdullaganj village under the Mirganj police station area. Initially, the family reported the death as suicide and was reluctant to pursue police action.
"The autopsy report changed the course of the investigation. It confirmed sexual assault and noted severe physical trauma. The cause of death was confirmed as hanging," Verma said.
A breakthrough in the case came from the statement of the victim's younger sister, who told police that the accused, Zeeshan (26), a resident of the same village, frequently loitered near the minor's school and allegedly gave her small sums of money to keep his interactions with her a secret, she said.
Police said that on the day of the incident, the accused allegedly lured the minor and assaulted her. Distressed by the incident, the child later took her own life while her mother was away, police said.
"Based on technical surveillance, CCTV footage, and statements from the family, we established Zeeshan's involvement. He was arrested near the Mirganj weekly market on Tuesday," they said.
