Mangaluru: Hotelier drugged, robbed off Rs 1.65 lakh by co-passenger in train

July 24, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 24: A biscuit offered a co-passenger on board a Mangaluru bound train proved costly for a young hotelier, who left poorer by Rs 1,65,000 before reaching home.

The victim is Sunil Shetty, a native of Karkala in Udupi district, residing in Badlapur in Mumbai. The incident happened when he was travelling in the Matsyagandha Express in a sleeper coach on Saturday from Mumbai to Mangaluru.

In his complaint to Manipal police, Mr Shetty claimed that the fellow traveler drugged him through biscuit and decamped with gold jewellery worth Rs 1, 60,000 and cash from his pocket.

He said that the stranger started talking to him in Hindi and offered dry fruits, which Sunil refused.

He again offered biscuits to Sunil, just before the train reached Chiplun Railway Station.

"I took a bite of the biscuit and threw the rest of it. After that, I felt very sleepy. I woke up in the morning only to find all my belongings missing," Sunil said.

He said that the man has fled with a gold chain, bracelet, five rings, Rs 5,000 cash, ATM cards and cellphones. A case has been registered at the Manipal police station.

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Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta Joins Defence Ministry Advisory Committee

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October 27,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 27: Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta has been appointed to the consultative committee of the Ministry of Defence.

This esteemed committee, led by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, comprises 14 members from the Lok Sabha, six from the Rajya Sabha, and two nominated members.

Capt. Chowta is among the 14 members selected from the Lok Sabha to represent the voice of the people in this critical sector.

The committee is tasked with providing expert advice to the government on key defence policies, implementation strategies, and national security matters.

Meetings will be held regularly to ensure informed, timely guidance on these crucial issues, according to a press release from MP Chowta's office.

“With our country making strides towards self-reliance in defence under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it’s an honour to serve as a member of the Ministry of Defence Advisory Committee. As both a soldier and a parliamentarian, this role is a true privilege,” expressed Capt. Chowta.

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Tragedy strikes at Udupi beach: Two youths drown amid wedding festivities

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October 26,2024

Udupi, Oct 26: In a heartbreaking incident in Beejadi village near Kundapur in Udupi district, two young men were swept away by a powerful wave while swimming in the sea on Saturday morning.

Santosh, 21, was pulled from the water by local fishermen and residents, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital. Ajay, who was also caught in the wave, remains missing, according to Kundapur police.

The duo, along with friends Shreyas and Mokshith, had been staying at the Sahana Sun Caste Resort to attend a wedding. Ignoring warnings from locals about the dangers of entering the sea, the group ventured into the water. Around 9:30 a.m., a large wave suddenly engulfed them, sweeping Ajay and Santosh into deeper waters.

Police reported that Ajay hailed from Hangalli village near Kundapur, while Santosh was from Dasarahalli near Bengaluru. Expert divers have been dispatched to the scene in hopes of locating Ajay’s body.

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