Sir, Since the last few days, several fake accidents have been reported in our city, mainly targeting senior citizens driving alone in their four-wheelers, even in broad daylight. About 15 years ago, the Traffic Police had ‘Cobras’ — Constables on white bikes — patrolling their jurisdictions. These mobile officers proved extremely useful in responding quickly…
Sir, Apropos to the report titled “Friend saves doctor from extortion bid” published in SOM dated Sept. 24, I would like to urge fellow citizens, especially seniors — who are often easy targets — to consider installing dashcams in their vehicles. These small devices can play a major role in identifying culprits involved in fake…
Going digital: Criminal uses QR codes to swindle Mysore/Mysuru: In yet another disturbing case of senior citizens falling prey to a fake accident gang operating in Mysuru city, a 60-year-old resident of Gokulam First Stage (name withheld on request) was extorted of Rs. 55,000 in broad daylight. This incident adds to the growing list of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Fake accident extortion gangs continue to operate in Mysuru city with scant fear of the law, targeting vulnerable senior citizens driving alone. On Aug. 22, a 71-year-old Brindavan Extension resident (name withheld on request) fell victim to such a scam in broad daylight. Around 10.50 am, the senior citizen was returning home after dropping…
Youth targets car on KRS Road; flees when victim mentions Police Station Mysuru: Criminals on two-wheelers have resurfaced, targeting four-wheeler drivers in a deceptive scheme aimed at extorting money. These unscrupulous individuals falsely accuse their victims of causing accidents, exploiting the vulnerabilities of aged drivers who may be less familiar with such fraudulent tactics. The…
Mysuru/Mysore: In a major breakthrough, the District Police have begun interrogating three persons in the case where a car was waylaid after faking an accident on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway near Srirangapatna. Muddappa of Kodagu was the victim and Rs.30,000 was robbed from him on the pretext of availing hospital treatment. Star of Mysore had published…
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