Bantwal: 3 notorious inter-state robbers involved in two dozen cases caught

March 18, 2016

Bantwal, Mar 18: Police busted a three of a five-member gang engaged in robbery and theft in Karnataka and neighbouring states.

Kempaiah alias Harish Shetty alias Ravi (45) from Chandkoor in Nada village, Beltangady taluk, Ummer Farooq alias Farooq (30) from Manjeshwar, and Satish Bhandary alias Satish (52) from Moodbidri Kallabettu were arrested by a team of police from Vittla police station.

Three stolen cars and two motorbikes have been recovered from the arrested.

According to police, the trio involved in at least 24 cases including robbery, theft and other criminal cases. Of them 12 cases registered in Dakshina Kannada district alone.

The criminals were roaming around the streets freely in border area villages like Paivalike, Kanyana, and Karopady, since sometime, it is gathered.

The operation that led to the arrest of trio was carried out under the leadership of circle inspector KU Belliappa under the guidance of superintendent of police Dr Sharanappa SD.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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