Land purchase cheating: One arrested

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November 24, 2012

Mangalore, November 24: Pandeshwar police have arrested one person for cheating a man over a land purchase matter.The arrested has been identified as M Sampath Raj (31), a resident of Bajal Sasihitlu.

The arrest was made after Dr. Prakash Shetty complained to the police of being cheated by him. Police are now questioning Raj over the matter.

One of the accused in the case, Srinivas Nayak, reportedly introduced Raj to Mr. Shetty. Naik and Raj managed to convince Mr. Shetty of a land available in Mannagudde Sultan Battery and obtained a cheque from him of Rs.4 lakh besides taking Rs. 50,000 in cash. But it now being complained that he was cheated as the land was not registered at all.

When asked to register the land or return the money, Raj refused to do so and hurled abuses at him besides assaulting him by sending two people to his residence, Mr. Shetty has said in his complaint.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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