Thieves target jewellery store, decamp with silver ornaments worth Rs 12 lakh

September 2, 2012

Bantwal, September 2: Silver jewellery worth Rs 12 lakh were reportedly stolen by thieves who broke into a jewellery store in the heart of Bantwal, according to the complaint lodged with Bantwal town police.

The burglary, which took place at Suresh V Baliga Jewellers situated on the main road, came to light on Saturday morning when the staff arrived at around 9 am to open the store.

An idol of a deity and crown were among the items that were stolen. Breaking into the jewellery store, the thieves managed to damage and defunct the close-circuit television (CCTV) camera that had been fitted inside, in spite of which three of them were recorded in the CCTV camera. The police have begun a man-hunt on the basis on the clippings.

The incident has evoked fear in the people as the store was situated in the centre of the city.

Dakshina Kannada SP Abhishek Goyal and Puttur ASP M N Anuchet visited the crime spot and led the investigation. A fingerprint expert and canine squad were summoned. Further investigation is being led by Bantwal circle inspector Anil S Kulkarni and town police sub-inspector Shekhar.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

News Network

December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

Comments