Loader held for tyre theft

Mani, a resident of Bamboo Bazaar working as a loader at the godown belonging to J K Tyres in Belavatha is the accused.  He had allegedly stolen two brand new tyres worth about Rs 40,000 on Tuesday. He had hidden the same at his house.

Following day he was looking for a gullible customer near Medar Block when he was arrested by the cops led by Inspector C Kiran Kumar. He was produced before a court and has been remanded in judicial custody.

Dies of burns

A woman admitted at K R Hospital for burns succumbed on Wednesday. Salma of Udayagiri is  that woman. She was married for four years.

Salma had sustained severe burns when stove exploded into flames at her place.
Udayagiri police have registered a case.