Fake accidents targeting senior citizens

Mysuru: In a shocking incident that occurred on Kalidasa Road last month, a senior citizen and reputed ophthalmologist, Dr. Srinivasan, was targeted by a youth in a meticulously staged fake accident scam on a busy road.

The incident was narrated to Star of Mysore by his friend K. Yoganand, a lubricant shop owner on Kalidasa Road, who played a crucial role in preventing financial loss and exposing the criminal ploy.

Dr. Srinivasan, who runs an eye clinic on Dhanvantri Road above Indra Bhavan, is known to visit Yoganand’s shop every Sunday. On the day of the incident, around 1 pm, the doctor arrived at the shop and requested Rs. 50,000 for a financial adjustment.

He mentioned plans to visit his daughter in Jayalakshmipuram and then proceed to Chan

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