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Udupi: Daylight theft - Rs 7.5 lac stolen from parked car at Ambalpady

  •   Fri, Jul 24 2015 02:39:33 PM

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Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (UM)

Udupi, Jul 24: In a daylight theft, cash amounting Rs 7.5 lac was stolen from a car parked in a lane behind Ambalpady Janardhana Temple here on Friday July 24.

The car and the cash belonged to Vasanth Kumar, a dealer in second-hand cars and owner of Ganesh Auto firm at Nittur.

It is learnt that Vasanth Kumar had come to Ambalpady temple on Friday to pray, but as there was a heavy rush he could not find a parking spot in or near the temple premises. He then parked his car in a lane behind the temple.

When he returned later, he found to his utter shock that someone had smashed the glass of the car window and taken away Rs 7.5 lac that Vasanth had withdrawn from the bank.

The Udupi police arrived at the spot and investigated. It is said that no one saw the culprit, and that the CCTV camera at the temple is not functioning.

A case has been registered in Udupi police station.
  

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  • satya, mangalore

    Sat, Jul 25 2015

    I could not understand why this person left such a big amount of money in the car whereas such thefts are common nowadays and that is mainly after bjp has come to power. This is ACHE DIN for decoits / looters. Secondly, I am sure that some one within the bank has association with well trained decoits and information was given to them. We have seen in many cases that people who withdrew large amount of money are being followed up and looted. It is sure that information is leaked by one of bank employee.

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 25 2015

    Right, without definite clue that the victims are taking big amounts how would these buglers come to know about it, hence either some of the gang members sit inside banks as customers and watch people drawing cash and then passing on the info and identification details of the victim to their members waiting from the prey outside!!

    But taking precautionary measures is each persons duty, and in that sense keeping such a big amount in a car without anybody inside is outright overconfidence or foolishness knowing very well that there are daily such looting going around in various part of the city!! Jai Mangluru!!

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  • vivek, Hirebile/ Abu Dhabi

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    Similar or Identical theft happening even in gulf....i guess someone followed him from Bank itself.see!! how Important WORKING CCTV...may be this is one of the reason Banks are encouraging e-transfer ( Plastic money )...

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  • Harish M R , Udupi

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    The CC TV of the Temple was not working. Is it for just decoration, or concerned person in-charge of CCTV of Temple was hand in gloves with the Thief ??

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Sat, Jul 25 2015


    @ Harish,

    1. Tube light not working,
    2. Computer not working,
    3. Internet not working,
    4. Telephone not working,
    5. CCTV not working,
    6. Bike not starting,
    7. Village Accountant not attending
    work daily,
    8. MLA watching Porn in Assembly,
    9. No mobile phone coverage,
    10. Mangalore Bandh, Karnataka /
    India Bandh,
    11.MP/MLA/MLC/Minister/PM busy
    on tour, pilgrimage, ribbon cutting
    12.Fence eating the field,
    13.Lokayukta caught in bribery......

    are the true signs of progress of
    our beloved country.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    It is sad but here even God also cant help when People are careless about their belongings.He could have brought the Money safe before going to temple.Nowadays there are People observe who goes to bank and what they do ,give further Information to associates then see their movements.He could have not placed just for public visible.Bad that ctv cameras also were not functioning .A big lottery to the thieves.A big amount that can one not so fast get together.

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    @Rita, do you not think that God looks down upon all as equal so why should he take anybody's side!!

    This is the result of the wrong choice one made of keeping the money behind in the car!!! If he had kept it in the dickey probably it would have been safer!! Jai Hind!!

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  • deepak kumar, Indian

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    When its a know fact that people do not spare used slippers and shoes which are left outside the temple, knowing this why would someone keep such a amount in the car and go to the temple. Lucky the car itself was not stolen and sold to second hand spare parts shops..

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  • PRAKASHA MULKI, mulki/kulai

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    Why this is always happening somebody placing huge amount in the vehicle and going out for some work, coming back only to see that the amount is stolen ? Why should he go out when so much of wealth inside the vehicle ? May be it true But it looks like drama.

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  • JNB, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    While going temple do not carry cash more than required for your use.
    Never ever leave the cash or valuables unattended.
    Even our sandles are not secured which left outside our temples.
    Thats why I place my sandals in two different places so that thief will not steal single sandal at a time.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    The question arises - Why should such a large sum of money be stored in the car.

    This however is DAYLIGHT ROBBERY and whatever the reason may have been to carry such a large sum by an individual, it is a case of robbery by professional culprits. We have an efficient Police Force and it is a question of time before the problem is solved

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  • PINTO, Doha-Qatar

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    Yesterday 8.5 lac in Mangalore and today in Udupi..If the cash is withdrawn for business purpose it is highly recommended to pay it in crossed cheques and through online transfer which is safe. SBI has even introduced Green Banking wherein you can transfer the amount at their counter using your ATM card which is also safe.

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  • vellano1, Mumbai

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    why would one want to carry such a big amount in hardcash? what was the intention. this looks like a personal rivalry with one close to him. as usual, in karnataka, no one is safe.. when george gets threat from underworld, how can one leave such easy money? vhe vhe vhe

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  • Rudolf, Mumbai

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    This appears to be the job of somebody who knew he was carrying cash!! And who would ever keep such a a large amount unescorted in the car a go out?

    And it is an irony that this incident happened when he went to the temple with the noble intention of praying?? Jai Hind!!

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  • pradeep, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    It is suggested to put CC TV coverage in locality. then it is very much helpful find culprit. Every locality people make their own security system like Lohit nagar in Mangalore. It is safe, Request police department advise in this regard

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, BAHRAIN

    Fri, Jul 24 2015

    Beware! Your car is not safe in parking.
    Not only 'ache din' but also 'kamaal ke din'....

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