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Pune's gold man' Datta Phuge beaten to death in front of son

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July 15, 2016

Pune, Jul 15: Datta Phuge, the Pune businessman who came to be known as the "gold man" after he was photographed in a pure gold shirt a few years ago, was allegedly beaten to death in front of his son late last night.

goldMr Phuge, 48, was reportedly attacked by a dozen men who dragged him out of his car, struck him with a sickle and pounded him to death with huge stones before running away.

His 22-year-old son, who was also present, was spared by the attackers.

The police say Mr Phuge and his son were invited by one of the suspects for a birthday celebration.

A financial dispute is suspected to be the motive. Four persons have been detained. Some reports said his nephew is among them.

Four years ago, the high-profile businessman made a memorable image in a 22-carat gold shirt worth over Rs. one crore, with Swarovski crystal buttons and a matching gold belt. It was billed as the world's most expensive shirt and designed to catch the eye easily.

The 3.5 kg shirt, crafted by 15 workmen from Bengal according to legend, did get him noticed.

Mr Phuge, a member of Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party, grabbed prime time space on many Marathi television channels.

The husband of a former civic corporator, Mr Phuge had a money-lending and chit fund business. Over the recent months, he had been accused of financial bungling.

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Satyameva jayate
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Friday, 15 Jul 2016

Really feel the pain of a death...but he has to reply to God for his show off....can all that gold help him....wished if people could speak from their graves

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July 5,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 5: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has asked officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements for COVID-19 patients must be carried out efficiently and transparently, Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said.

"Karnataka is in a better position due to the efforts and hard work of ministers, doctors, officials and all staff. The cases have increased in Bengaluru and some other districts in last few days due to various reasons. We all have to work hard and contain the spread of virus," Dr Sudhakar told media on Saturday.

"Responsibilities related to policy formulation, preparation of guidelines, communication to media and management of war room have been assigned to me. Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan has been given the responsibility of managing COVID-19 care centres and Revenue Minister R Ashoka and Chief Minister's political secretary Vishvanath have been given the responsibility of managing private hospitals. The Chief Minister has instructed all of us to work in synergy," he said.

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April 29,2020

Bantwal, Apr 29: Two people were injured after the truck laden with poultry feed rammed into the compound wall of after catching fire on Wednesday, at Marnabailu near Melkar.

Police said the injured were the driver and an assistant in the truck. They were admitted to a private hospital at Mangaluru.

However, it is not yet clear whether the truck transporting poultry feed from a company at Kandur caught fire after colliding against the electric pole or with the compound wall.

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