Cigarettes worth Rs 16 lakh stolen from godown

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August 21, 2015

Puttur, Aug 21: An incident where thieves broke into a cigarette wholesale dealer's godown and made away with bundles of cigarettes worth Rs 16.24 lakh from the godown located in Kallare in Puttur late on Wednesday night.

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The theft was discovered when the godown employees arrived at the godown at 8.45 a.m. on Thursday morning.

The cigarette godown belonged to a businessman Pushparaj Shetty from Kallare. It is been reported that cigarette packets of various brands manufactured by the company ITC Limited were stolen from the godown worth Rs 16,24,827.

As soon as the police were informed of the theft, Puttur Town police inspector Mahesh Prasad and sub inspectors Abdul Khader and Gangadharappa visited the spot and began conducting investigation. The investigating police suspect the job of professional robbers with knowledge of the movement of cigarette consignments. It is also suspected that the robbers arrived and hauled the stolen goods in a vehicle.

The robbers had damaged the CCTV camera installed outside the rolling shutter, but however, the one installed inside the godown succeeded in capturing their visuals. The police believe that the visuals captured will be helpful in nabbing the culprits.

The police dog squad was also presses into action to trace the culprits.

A previous robbery

Cigarette bundles worth Rs 17 lakh belonging to Pushparaj Shetty had been stolen from a lorry by miscreants last year in Hassan. Two persons had been identified as the accused in the theft last year. But the accused have not been caught till date. The police suspect that the same accused may have been involved in the godown theft.

Puttur town police have registered a case and formed three search teams to investigate the theft and nab the culprits.

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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December 16,2025

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Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. 

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