CID officials visit Karwar port

February 13, 2011

Karwar, February 13: The iron ore theft case at the Karwar port took an interesting turn on Saturday with Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officials visiting the port office and the port officer, Capt. C. Swami, not to be found.

Subsequently, the investigating officials pasted a notice on the door of the office, asking Capt. Swami to be present before them with all the necessary documents on Tuesday.

If he fails to do so, it will be presumed that he has nothing to produce before the investigating agency.

The CID officials took over the investigation of the case from the local police on Friday.

In March last, forest officials seized iron ore from the port premises and it was handed over to the Karwar port officer. But in June, forest officials filed an FIR (no. 154/10 under sections of 409 and 379) in the Karwar Town police station alleging that the 50,000 tonnes of iron ore seized by them was “missing” and had been allegedly exported.

Though the Belekeri and Karwar theft cases had come up together, the Belekeri case was handed over to the CID in June last year.

Dilly-dallying

The State Government decided to hand over the Karwar port case to CID after much dilly-dallying.

On Friday, CID officials visited the Karwar port and the port office. They reportedly called Capt. Swami to be present before them . According to sources, Capt. Swami told them on phone that he was available at the office. However, when the CID team visited the office, he was not there. Despite repeated calls, Capt. Swami failed to turn up. Sources close to Swami said that he would present himself before the CID only after getting legal advice.

On Saturday morning, the CID team led by Bheemaih, Superintendent of Police, and N. Mohan Rao and Muddumahadevayya, Deputy Superintendents, visited the port office again and waited for Capt. Swami. When he failed to turn up, a notice was pasted on the door of the office. Mr. Rao is the investigating officer in the case.

Setback

In a related development, the CID suffered a setback in the Belekeri port theft case when a local court rejected the charge sheet produced by the CID. The court said that the charge sheet was not in order and the CID had failed to produce relevant documents.

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Mangaluru: Man duped of Rs 1.7 cr by fake TRAI, CBI officials

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Mangaluru: A man fell victim to an online scam, losing Rs 1.7 crore after fraudsters posed as officials from TRAI. According to a complaint filed at the CEN police station, the incident began on November 11, when the complainant received a call from an unknown number at 9:49 am.

The caller, claiming to represent TRAI, alleged that another mobile number registered under the complainant's name was involved in illegal activities in Andheri (East), Mumbai. The caller further stated that an FIR was lodged against the complainant for harassment under the guise of marketing. He was instructed to contact Andheri (East) police station immediately or risk his mobile service being deactivated within two hours.

The complainant was subsequently connected to an individual named Pradeep Sawant, who claimed the complainant was implicated in a money laundering scheme linked to the Naresh Goyal fraud case. Sawant alleged that a fraudulent bank account under the complainant's name was opened at Canara Bank, Andheri, and used to purchase a SIM card for illegal activities. He warned that the complainant could face arrest.

Later, the complainant was contacted via WhatsApp video call by individuals posing as Rahul Kumar (a police officer) and Akanksha (a CBI officer). They allegedly sent fabricated CBI documents to his WhatsApp number. The fraudsters demanded money to "resolve" the case. Fearing threats, the complainant allegedly transferred Rs 1.7 crore through RTGS in batches of Rs 53 lakh, Rs 74 lakh, and Rs 44 lakh between November 13 and 19. A case has been registered at the CEN police station and an investigation is ongoing.

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Clean and Green on Wheels: Mangaluru’s Push for Electric Public Transport

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November 13,2024

In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

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