Mangalore: A case has been registered at Pandeshwar Police Station after a man was cheated of 1,47,500 RS by a fraudster posing as a CRPF soldier selling furniture.

The victim, who fell for the scam under the pretense of furniture sale, stated:
“On the night of February 18, a person calling himself Santosh Kumar contacted me, claiming he had been transferred to Jammu & Kashmir and needed to sell his home furniture. Believing his words, I made payments in installments to the various mobile numbers he provided, totaling 1,47,500.”

Later, on February 20, another person named Mukesh called the victim, asking for an account statement. Shortly after, the fraudster’s phone was switched off.

The police have registered the case and are currently investigating the matter.

Mangaluru: A major fire broke out in a godown located beside National Highway 66 near Jeppinamogaru Yekkuru at approximately 11:30 pm on Sunday. The fire caused extensive damage to the godown and also affected nearby houses.

The godown, owned by Sadashiva Shetty, was filled with various used items, including second-hand furniture, most of which were destroyed in the fire. The adjacent building also suffered minor damage due to the flames.

Fire brigade teams from Pandeshwar, Kadri, Bantwal, and Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF) quickly arrived at the scene to control the fire. The firefighting operations, which began late Sunday night, continued through the early morning hours, with the fire being fully doused by 5 am on Monday.

Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the full extent of the damage. The incident has raised concerns over safety measures in the area, and officials are working to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Dehradun: A fierce rivalry between a prominent BJP leader and an Uttarakhand MLA turned violent recently, resulting in a pistol attack and a series of abusive exchanges. The incident has sent shockwaves through the political circles in the state, raising concerns over the growing animosity between the two.

The altercation took place outside a local event where both the BJP leader and the MLA were reportedly involved in a heated argument. According to eyewitnesses, the argument escalated quickly, with the MLA allegedly abusing the BJP leader before the situation took a dangerous turn. The BJP leader is said to have drawn a pistol, threatening the MLA in retaliation.

Authorities were alerted, and local police arrived at the scene to diffuse the situation. Both the BJP leader and the MLA have been questioned, and an investigation into the incident is underway.

This violent incident is the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between the two political figures, who have been at odds over various political and developmental issues in the state. The situation has prompted calls from both the public and political parties for swift action to maintain law and order.

As the investigation continues, the BJP and other political parties are under pressure to address the growing tensions and take appropriate steps to prevent further violence.