Assure ethical treatment: A B Ibrahim urges medical radiographers

February 8, 2015

Mangaluru, Feb 8: “Medical profession should aim to develop patient’s confidence by assuring good, fair and ethical treatment. This will enhance your standing in society,” said A. B. Ibrahim, Deputy Commissioner, DK district.

He was delivering the inaugural address at the State Level Conference 2015 for medical technographers organized by Karnataka Medical Radiographers and Allied Technologists Association (KMR & ATA) in association with Father Muller Medical College on Saturday, at Decennial Auditorium of Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.

Radiology has made rapid strides in recent years. From being in the periphery of diagnostics during the days of conventional x-ray, today it occupies centre stage, thanks to the advent of high end technologies which have made accurate diagnosis possible. The two-day conference comprises of a series of technical presentations by reputed professionals to update the delegates about the latest advances in the field. About 400 delegates from all over Karnataka have registered for the conference.

The Guest of Honour Dr. Anand Venugopal, Medical Superintendent of KMC Hospitals, Mangaluru, observed that medical technologists are in the first line of defense. “Patient safety, empathy and quality control should be the hallmarks of your professional commitment,” he said.

In his presidential address, Rev. Fr. Richard Coelho, Administrator of Father Medical College Hospital said making treatment affordable to the common man is the biggest challenge faced by all hospitals today.

Rev. Fr. Rudolph Ravi D’souza, Administrator of Father Muller Medical College released the conference souvenir.

Sri Nityananda H., President of KMR & ATA, Mangaluru welcomed the gathering. Conference Chairman, Dr. Suresh H.B., Professor & Head of the Department of Radiology, Father Muller Medical College gave the introductory address.

Executive Member Sri Satyanarayana B. of Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru proposed the Vote of Thanks. Dr. Lenon J. D’souza and Dr. Romina G. D’souza were the Masters of Ceremonies.

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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