A Bengaluru electrician, Lakshman, has been arrested for murdering a 50-year-old woman, D Mary, to rob her gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh. Inspired by a Kannada movie to destroy evidence, he disposed of her body in a dumpyard. Police tracked him through call records, leading to his confession and recovery of the skeletal remains.
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Elusive gangster Happy Passia, suspected of orchestrating grenade attacks in Punjab, employs sophisticated methods to evade capture. His network spans from Dubai to the US, with collaborations with Pakistan-based terrorist Rinda, leading to multiple charges under anti-terrorism laws. A Chandigarh court recently issued an arrest warrant.
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Australian cricket team celebrated prematurely after Virat Kohli's catch was overturned by third umpire Joel Wilson at the SCG. The decision, deemed inconclusive due to the ball grazing the ground, sparked debate among former players and experts who mostly believed Kohli was out.
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