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After 48 hours, 1 body recovered; Bihar worker’s family still awaits closure at Balagere STP in Bengaluru
Rescue operations at the Balagere sewage treatment plant in Bengaluru have resulted in the recovery of one body after two workers fell into the facility. Akhilesh, a 30-year-old worker from Bihar, remains missing as his family awaits closure. The recovery efforts have been complicated by the plant's intricate pipeline system, which is filled with debris, making it difficult for heavy machinery to be used directly.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Bank manager, 2 others held in Bengaluru for cheating bizman of Rs 2.6 crore
A bank manager from Axis Bank's Hesaraghatta branch and two associates have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding a businessman of Rs 2.6 crore. The accused, including manager Vinod Kumar, reportedly posed as a businessman to solicit funds under the pretense of a lucrative business proposal. The investigation revealed that the funds were transferred to accounts linked to another individual involved in the scheme.
Times of India - Bengaluru