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Indian Express
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- Indian Express
Mumbai: Man dies by suicide after losing money first in investment fraud, then in cyber scam
A 29-YEAR-OLD man, who first lost money in an investment fraud and then in a cyber scam over the past few months, died by suicide at his residence on Saturday. According to police, the deceased, identified as Tauheed Khan, typed out a suicide note that was retrieved from his wallet. In the note, he named an alleged fraudster with whom he had invested money and a friend who asked him to make an investment online. Tauheed's younger brother Tauseef said they had a shop at Mankhurd where they had a sub-contract from a bank through which people could carried out monetary transactions. 'Nearly five months ago, a person, who claimed to be an insurance agent, came up to us with a scheme offering massive monthly returns, following which my brother invested Rs 14 lakhs. However, after two months, the accused stopped making payments and fled with his family.' Tauseef alleged that his brother went to the police but they did not register a complaint. He said that Tauheed was under stress as he had taken a loan to pay the amount and had an EMI of around Rs 20,000 that he was struggling to pay. Nearly a week ago, Tauheed received a telegram link where he was asked to invest money for high returns. Tauheed was told by his friend to invest in it but he ended up losing Rs 42,000. 'On the day of Eid after praying, Tauheed came home with us. He then called up all the relatives and wished them. He also called up his wife whom he married in December and is currently in UP. He told her about the extreme step and before she could inform us, he went to another room and hung himself,' said Tauseef. The family later found that he had typed out a suicide note and kept it in his wallet at their shop. Tauseef said based on the suicide note, they approached the police to get an FIR registered. Senior inspector at Mankhurd police station Madhu Ghorpade said they have seized the computer, in which the suicide note was typed out. 'We are conducting an inquiry, following which we will take a call on whether to register an FIR or not,' she added.
Daily Tribune
20-03-2025
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- Daily Tribune
Echoes of tradition: Ramadan drummers awaken Kashmir's streets
TDT | Agencies As the holy month of Ramadan envelops Kashmir, the pre-dawn hours come alive with the resonant beats of drums. In the quiet bylanes of Shalimar, on the outskirts of Srinagar, brothers Muneer and Tauseef take on the sacred duty of waking their community for sehri, the pre-dawn meal before fasting begins. While Muneer beats the drum, Tauseef holds a torch and calls out, 'waqt-e-sehar,' echoing a tradition that has defined Ramadan in the valley for centuries. A Legacy of Faith and Dedication The siblings are newcomers to the role of 'sahar khan,' or Ramadan drummers, inspired by their uncle Ghulam Hassan, who walked these same streets for years. 'Since childhood, we watched him wake the faithful for sehri,' says Muneer. Across Kashmir, each neighbourhood has its own sahar khan, a human alarm who marches through towns and villages, drum in hand, to ensure no one misses the spiritual preparation for the day-long fast. Spiritual Satisfaction in Service In Ganderbal, 60-year-old Abdul Rasheed has been a sahar khan for four decades. 'This role gives me immense spiritual satisfaction,' he says with a smile. Similarly, in Shopian, Nazir Ahmad Mir rises at 2 a.m. to beat his drum, even from within his home's premises. For these drummers, the task is more than a duty—it's a connection to their faith and community.
Express Tribune
07-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Police officers accused of extortion, robbing call centre in Lahore
Listen to article A group of police officers in Lahore has been accused of extorting money from a call centre. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Civil Lines Police station, where a group of police officers, in full uniform, allegedly raided a local call centre, Express News reported. According to the First Information Report (FIR), two officers, accompanied by their accomplices, entered the premises of the call centre, brandishing weapons. They then forced the staff to withdraw Rs 300,000 (approximately USD 1,500) from an ATM. The officers, after getting the money, reportedly took Rs 200,000 worth of laptops and other valuables before fleeing the scene. The victim, a woman named Amber Nawaz, filed the FIR, which prompted the Civil Line Police to investigate the matter. The police managed to arrest five suspects, including two of the alleged police officers involved. Authorities have begun further legal proceedings against the arrested suspects. Last week, Police and Citizen Police Liaison Committee arrested two suspects for allegedly demanding extortion from a hospital owner in Karachi's Bilal Colony area. A dispenser working at the hospital was also involved in the crime. The suspect, Tauseef and Umer, sent an extortion slip to Dr Aqeel, the owner of Akhtar General Physician Hospital, within the remits of Bilal Colony police station. The suspects had demanded Rs0.8 million from the doctor. Along with the extortion note, the accused had also sent a 9mm bullet in an envelope as a threat besides sending a letter to Dr. Nazia and Dr. Aqeel threatening to kill them if the extortion money was not paid. The mobile phone and SIM card used in the extortion case have been recovered from the possession of the accused. The police have also retrieved the threatening conversation data. Umer, working as dispenser in the hospital, provided information about the owner and the clinic to the main accused Tauseef. As per the settlement, Umer was supposed to get 50 per cent of the extortion amount for providing the information
Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Express Tribune
Two 'extortionists', 'insider' arrested
KARACHI: Police and Citizen Police Liaison Committee have arrested two suspects for allegedly demanding extortion from a hospital owner in Bilal Colony. Dispenser of the hospital was also involved in the crime. The suspect, Tauseef and Umer, sent an extortion slip to Dr Aqeel, the owner of Akhtar General Physician Hospital, within the remits of Bilal Colony police station. The suspects had demanded Rs0.8 million from the doctor. Along with the extortion note, the accused had also sent a 9mm bullet in an envelope as a threat besides sending a letter to Dr. Nazia and Dr. Aqeel threatening to kill them if the extortion money was not paid. The mobile phone and SIM card used in the extortion case have been recovered from the possession of the accused. The police have also retrieved the threatening conversation data. Umer, working as dispenser in the hospital, provided information about the owner and the clinic to the main accused Tauseef. As per the settlement, Umer was supposed to get 50 per cent of the extortion amount for providing the information.
