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Thief Returns Stolen Mangalsutra With Apology Note in Kasaragod After Change of Heart

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1 year ago

August 16, 2025

Kasaragod: In a rare incident, a thief who had stolen a woman’s mangalsutra in Kasaragod had a change of heart after reading a WhatsApp message and returned the ornament with an apology note nine days later.

The incident took place in Poinachi, Kasaragod district, where Geetha, a resident of Paramba Lakshmi Nivas and wife of retired revenue officer V Damodaran, lost her mangalsutra on August 4. The couple had gone out that day, and upon returning home in the evening, Geetha found that her wedding ornament had been stolen. She immediately filed a complaint at the Melparamba police station.

Following the complaint, the police circulated details of the theft through local WhatsApp groups. On the morning of August 13, as Geetha and her husband were preparing to go to Poinachi town, they were astonished to find the stolen mangalsutra neatly placed on their verandah along with a handwritten note in Malayalam.

The note, signed anonymously with only the nearby locality name “Kundankuli,” expressed deep regret:

“It has been nine days since this chain came into my possession. Initially, I was happy, but every time I held it, I felt uneasy and disturbed. I thought deeply about what to do, and when I read on WhatsApp that it was a wedding mangalsutra with a pendant, I decided no one should suffer because of me. I don’t wish to reveal my identity. Please forgive me for keeping it with me all these days and for the pain it caused.”

The thief chose to remain anonymous, revealing only the area he belonged to.

Expressing surprise at the unexpected act of remorse, Geetha said she was touched that someone who had stolen her most precious ornament had the conscience to return it.

Police officials too described the incident as “extraordinary” and a rare case where community messaging played a crucial role in changing a criminal’s mind.

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Bike Rider Killed, Wife Seriously Injured in Kasaragod Road Accident

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1 week ago

October 2, 2026

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Kasaragod: A 40-year-old man was killed and his wife was seriously injured after a car collided head-on with their motorcycle near Mugurodi on the Seethangoli–Perla Road in Kasaragod on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as Ashraf, 40. His wife, Khairunnisa, 30, a mother of three, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kasaragod.

According to reports, the couple was travelling by motorcycle to consult a doctor for Khairunnisa’s health check-up when a car coming from the opposite direction allegedly collided with their motorcycle.

Ashraf died on the spot due to the impact. Khairunnisa suffered severe injuries and heavy bleeding in the accident.

Local residents who witnessed the incident rushed to the spot and shifted Khairunnisa to a hospital for treatment.

The Kumbla Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident.

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Couple Dies by Suicide after Losing Son in Train Accident

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7 months ago

March 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Kasaragod: A tragic incident has been reported from Kasaragod where a couple allegedly died by suicide after being unable to cope with the loss of their only son.

The deceased have been identified as Venugopalan and Smitha. According to reports, their 19-year-old son Shivanandan had died in a train accident on December 29 during the Bekal Beach Festival.

After their son’s death, the couple had reportedly withdrawn from social life and lived in deep grief. Family members said they were struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.

Relatives used to stay with the couple at night to support them. However, on Thursday night, the couple was alone at home.

It is believed that during this time they took the extreme step. The incident came to light later, shocking relatives and local residents.

Further details are awaited as authorities look into the case.

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Car and Private Bus Collide Head-On, 12 Injured

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7 months ago

March 12, 2026

Namma Kudla

Kasaragod: A car and a private bus collided head-on in Kasaragod district on Thursday. The accident occurred at the Shanthipalla curve near Kumbla.

A total of 12 people were injured in the accident. Four people were travelling in the car and eight people were in the bus.

One of the car passengers is in serious condition. The injured person has been identified as Sidan.

The car was travelling towards Badiadka. The private bus was coming from the opposite direction towards Kumbla when the collision happened.

The injured car passengers are Malik, Tajuddin, Kabir, and Sidan. All of them are residents of Alampady.

Sidan suffered serious injuries and was admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru. The other three injured passengers are receiving treatment at a private hospital in Kasaragod.

Eight passengers in the bus also sustained injuries. They are receiving treatment at different hospitals.

The impact of the crash completely damaged the car. The vehicle was badly crushed in the accident.

Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed.