Newly employed maid, guard decamp with Rs 18 lakh from builder's house

July 4, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 3: A city-based builder was left poorer by Rs 18 lakh as a house maid and security guard employed by him without verifying their background decamped together with cash and valuables on Saturday.

The builder, P.N. Rao, had given an advertisement in a local newspaper seeking a maid and a security guard for his house. Jyothi (22) and Shiva (32), who claimed to be from Dharwad, answered the call. Rao employed them 11 days ago, providing them accommodation in an outhouse adjoining his house.

Around 4.30 a.m. on Saturday, Rao and his family left the house to visit a relative. They returned around 9 p.m. and found that silver articles and Rs. 18 lakh cash kept inside the house were missing. Both Jyothi and Shiva were nowhere to be found, the police said.

Rao then checked CCTV footage and found Jyothi and Shiva entering the house by breaking open the front door. The police, who searched the premises, found a bag containing the silver articles stolen from the house lying abandoned a few metres away.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sanjeev M. Patil said Rao had not checked the antecedents of the two with the police before employing them. He had also not taken their ID proofs.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

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.

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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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