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Fire erupts at agro hardware store in Udupi

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December 13, 2014

Udupi, Dec 13: A major fire erupted at an agro hardware store at G B Panth Road in the city on Saturday causing heavy losses.

The inferno, which engulfed Agro Industrial Traders located on a commercial complex, destroyed and damaged agricultural equipments, rice mill machineries and other goods.

Billows of smoke could be seen at the 1km periphery, while the fire fighters tried to douse the flames prevent major disasters.

At least three fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control within half an hour.

Police have not yet confirmed whether the fire was accidental or incendiary. More details awaited.

Fire Udupi

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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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