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Search continues for 2 workers who fell into sewage treatment tank in Bengaluru
Search operations are ongoing for two workers who fell into a 40-foot-deep sewage treatment tank in Varthur, Bengaluru, during maintenance work. The incident occurred on Thursday, and despite efforts from over 75 personnel from various emergency services, the workers remain missing. Authorities have ruled the incident as an accident and are using facility maps to aid in the search, which is complicated by poor visibility and strong currents in the tank.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Fake cashew supply deal costs Bengaluru woman Rs 6.6 lakh
A 36-year-old woman from Haralur, Bengaluru, was defrauded of Rs 6.6 lakh in a fake cashew supply deal. The victim, who runs a cashew trading business, was lured by a WhatsApp message and made multiple payments to the fraudster, believing the deal to be legitimate. After realizing she had been cheated, she filed a complaint with the police, leading to a case being registered under the Information Technology Act and relevant sections for cheating.
Times of India - Bengaluru