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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Man held for stealing valuables from train passengers
Mysuru: A man stealing valuables from AC coach train passengers was arrested by the Railway Police. His arrest helped police to solve four cases, which were reported to the Arsikere (Hassan) railway police, including one reported in 2018. Police recovered Rs 22.7 lakh worth of gold valuables and gold blocks, about 281g, from Jitendra Kumar Chawla, 37, a known offender. He was remanded to judicial custody by a court. According to police, Jitendra was involved in 17 other cases reported in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. He was earlier arrested in another state and was out on bail. Govt Railway Police, Mysuru division, inspector Chethan said Jitendra, a native of Punjab residing in Uttarakhand, was identified by them based on technical evidence. He travelled in AC coaches of various trains and targeted passengers with their valuables when they fell asleep. All his crimes were committed during the journey between 12am and 2.15am, and after lifting their valuables, he would retire to his seat. Jitendra, a father of a son who used to be a vehicle dealer, told his family that he was doing business and often visited them after committing an offence. He also enjoyed visiting Goa after disposing of stolen property to relax. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Seer's valuables were stolen in 2018 Jitendra told police that he lifted a bag belonging to a seer in 2018, which contained about Rs 10.6 lakh in valuables. The complainant, Dr Sri Shivananda Shivayogi Rajendra Mahaswamiji, 68, from Srikshetra Sri Kodi Math, Haranahalli, Arsikere, Hassan district, reported that on June 11, 2018, while travelling from Bagalkot to Arsikere in train number 16536 Express. He fell asleep with his black leather bag containing gold jewellery and cash near his head. Upon waking up around 2 am to use the restroom, he noticed the bag had shifted slightly. Upon checking, he found the gold jewellery and cash missing, and the co-passenger was also absent. In his complaint, the seer informed that a gold chain with a Gauri Shankar Rudraksha pendant weighing 250g, two gold rings, and cash were missing. The other three cases were reported in 2025, including the case of Pandit Shankar Rao Kulkarni reported in Feb. Under the guidance of Soumya Latha SK, superintendent of police, Railways, Bengaluru, the police team cracked the case after rigorously investigating it.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet ‘Panchayat' star Jitendra Kumar: Left IIT for acting, now charges Rs 70,000 per episode, owns luxury cars and has a net worth of Rs 7 crore
Jitendra Kumar , who is loved for his performance in the OTT series 'Panchayat', has an inspiring story that proves following one's heart truly pays off. Born in a small village in Rajasthan, Jitendra always dreamt big. Even as a child, he loved mimicking stars like Shah Rukh Khan , Nana Patekar, and Amitabh Bachchan . But life initially pushed him on a very different path. Jitendra's father, wanting a secure future for his son, sent him to Kota to prepare for the IIT entrance exams. With hard work and focus, Jitendra cracked the tough JEE exam and secured admission for Civil Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. It seemed like the beginning of a stable, successful engineering career. The IITian who chose acting over engineering During his time at IIT, the 'Kota Factory' actor discovered his real passion—acting. He joined the 'Hindi Technology Dramatic Society' at IIT Kharagpur, where he explored theatre and stage performances. It was here that he met Biswapati Sarkar, who would later become the creative director at TVF. This chance meeting changed the course of Jitendra's life. After graduating, the 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan' actor still took up a well-paying job at an MNC, following the usual route for an IITian. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Accounting Automation Software Might Help You To Earn More Accounting Automation Software | Search ads Undo However, it didn't take him long to realise that his true calling lay elsewhere. Despite the security of a high-paying engineering job, he decided to take the risk, quit his corporate life, and fully pursue acting. The show that changed everything Jitendra first gained massive popularity with 'Pitchers'. This series gave him recognition and opened the door to many more opportunities. After that, he was seen in popular shows like 'Kota Factory', where he perfectly portrayed the character of Jeetu Bhaiya, winning hearts all over the country. His biggest success, however, came with 'Panchayat'. This simple yet heartwarming series about rural India struck a chord with audiences. Jitendra's performance as Abhishek Tripathi, the engineering graduate reluctantly working as a panchayat secretary in Phulera, made him a household name. According to reports from Business Standard, Jitendra earned Rs 5.6 lakh for the entire third season of 'Panchayat'. He is the highest-paid actor on the show, taking home Rs 70,000 per episode. His net worth and stunning car collection All of Jitendra's hard work and risks have brought him not just fame but also impressive financial success. As per reports by Zee News and ABP Live, Jitendra Kumar's estimated net worth is around Rs 7 crore. His taste for luxury is clear from his car collection, which is just as dazzling as his career. According to the Financial Express, his garage includes, Mercedes Benz GLS 350D worth Rs 88.18 lakh, a Mercedes Benz E-Class worth Rs 82.10 lakh, Toyota Fortuner worth Rs 48.43 lakh and Mini Countryman worth Rs 42 lakh When you look at Jitendra's journey, it's clear that sometimes taking a risk and following your heart leads to the most rewarding outcome. And today, with his success in shows like 'Panchayat', his rising net worth, luxury cars, and millions of fans, it is evident he made the right choice.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man who studied at IIT, left high-paying job to become actor, one show made him a star, now charges Rs..., he is...
There are many actors and actresses in Indian cinema who studied different courses, starting from engineering to CA, and then ventured into acting. Little did these stars know that either they would become huge stars or life would take them on a different road. Today, we will talk about an actor who qualified for the JEE exams, took admission in IIT, and later quit it to become an actor. This man is not only an IITian but also bagged a high-paying job in an MNC. However, his passion made him do things otherwise. He left his job to become an actor, and he succeeded well. If you are wondering who we are talking about, it is Panchayat 4 fame Jitendra Kumar. Actor Who Left IIT Jitendra comes from a small village in Rajasthan. His big dreams knew that the sky was the limit. In order to pursue his goals, Jitendra did all he could and luck played along. Today, he is one of the most celebrated stars in the industry. When Jitendra was young, he often imitated Shah Rukh Khan, Nana Patekar, and Amitabh Bachchan. Though he had a huge passion for acting, Jitendra's father sent him to Kota to prepare for the IIT entrance exam. With grit and determination, Jitendra passed his JEE exam and got admission in Civil Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. Why Did Jitendra Kumar Leave IIT? It was during his studies that Jitendra realized he had an inclination toward acting. He then participated in theatre. He featured in the 'Hindi Technology Dramatic Society', and there he met TVF's creative director Biswapati Sarkar. Later, he decided to take a break from acting and took a job as an engineer. Despite a high-paying job, Jitendra realized his calling was different and then moved to acting. Jitendra's major breakthrough came when he featured in TVF Pitchers. Since then, he never looked back. Jitendra has been part of several hit shows such as Kota Factory, Panchayat, and more. Recently, he was seen in Panchayat 5. As per reports, he took Rs 6 lakh for a full season.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Ex-boyfriend turns stalker, arrested for molestation
Nagpur: A 30-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in judicial custody for allegedly stalking and molesting a former acquaintance after their relationship soured. The accused, identified as Jitendra alias Vicky Ramashankar Chaudhary, a resident of Babulban, Garoba Maidan in Lakadganj, was arrested by Lakadganj police following a complaint filed by a 26-year-old woman. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to police, the woman, who resides within Wathoda Police Station limits, had earlier developed a friendship with the accused due to work-related reasons. However, after noticing signs of mistrust and controlling behaviour, she ended all contact with him. On the evening of June 21, while returning home from her job near Shahpur Chowk, the complainant was allegedly followed by Jitendra, who approached her on a two-wheeler. He confronted her about avoiding him and, when she attempted to leave, allegedly abused her, slapped her, and made obscene remarks, leaving her deeply shaken. The woman approached the police the same day and filed a formal complaint. Acting swiftly, Lakadganj police arrested the accused and booked him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 74, 75, 78, 115, 296, 351(3), and 352, which pertain to offences such as molestation, stalking, and criminal intimidation. Officials confirmed that the accused has been sent to judicial custody.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Gym trainer held for harassing resident doctor in Barmer
Jaisalmer: A gym trainer was arrested Saturday in Barmer following a complaint by a resident doctor for blackmailing and sending obscene messages to her. The man identified as Jitendra (32), would even send messages to people where her engagement was being discussed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He wold send messages to her friends and relatives, trying to prove that the doctor belonged to him and that he wouldn't let her be with anyone else. When the accused came to the hostel where the doctor lives with a cake to celebrate her birthday Saturday, the Barmer district's women police arrested him. He is currently being interrogated. Woman police officer, Mukandan, told TOI that on June 10, the doctor filed a report at the women's police station that a man was harassing her. She expressed that she did not want to communicate or have any relationship with him, but he refused to understand and called her frequently. The doctor had met Jitendra while studying in Kota and he had been harassing her since then. After she moved to Barmer, he visited her here several times. He had even blackmailed the doctor and forced her to transfer Rs 20,000 online.
