Thieves target two jewellery shops near Mulky; decamp with valuables worth Rs 20 lakh

November 24, 2011

Mulky, November 24: Unidentified thieves broke into two jewellery shops on Pandit Hari Bhatt road in Haleyangadi near here, and made away with gold and silver worth around Rs 20 lakhs.

The burglary came to light early on Thursday morning. Mulky police rushed to the spot and launched an investigation. Sniffer dogs were press into action and finger print experts too were called in as part of investigation.

The thieves in the dark targeted Sri Durga Jewellers belonging to one Surya Kumar and Padmashree Jewellers owned by one Karunakar Acharya. Both shops are located a few meters away from Haleyangadi town.

It is assumed that the burglary might have occurred in the wee hours of Thursday, as the Mulky police were on patrol in the area till 1:30 am.

A gorkha, who first noticed the broken shutters of the jewellery shops informed a localite, who then called jurisdictional Mulky Police Station and owner.

The owner of Durga jewellers claimed that thieves have taken away 20 kgs of silver and two gold chains, while, Padmashree Jewellery shop's owner in his complaint said that he lost around 2kg of silver ornaments.

Police and local people have suspected that it might be the act of professional thieves.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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