Raichur: Ten arrested in fake currency case
Raichur: Police have arrested 10 individuals in connection with the circulation of counterfeit currency in Manvi town.
On 13 May, Virupakshi, a resident of Chahapudi Camp near Seekal village, allegedly deposited 36 counterfeit notes of ₹500 denomination, amounting to ₹18,000, into his Indian Bank account at the bank’s ATM branch in Manvi. The branch manager detected the fake notes and filed a complaint with the Manvi police.
Acting on the complaint, an investigation was launched under the guidance of Superintendent of Police M. Puttamadaiah and Sindhanur DySP B.S. Talawar, led by PI Somashekhar S. Kenchareddy and his team.
The accused — Virupakshi and Shekhar (Chahapudi Camp), Hussain Basha (Shastri Camp), Khaja Hussain (Machanoor), Siddanagouda (Sirwar), Amaresh (Gadderayan Camp), Ajmeer (Manvi), Alam Basha (Sindhanur), Narasayya Shetty (Raichur), and Bhimesh (Karatagi) — were arrested and a case has been registered.
Police have seized ₹18,000 worth of fake ₹500 notes, a car, and four two-wheelers from the accused. All the arrested individuals have been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation continues.
SP M. Puttamadaiah has appreciated the efforts of PI Kenchareddy and the police team for their immediate action.
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
