BD activist murder: DYFI protests arrest of innocents, try to gherao Rai 's house

June 23, 2014

Bantwal, Jun 23: Intensifying its fight against the arrest of three youth in connection with the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Rajesh Poojary, the district unit of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) staged a demonstration in front of the house of district in-charge minister B Ramanatha Rai on June 23.

A rally was carried out from Kalpane to the premises of minister's house in Kallige village in Bantwal taluk at 10am.

Police who were present in the large number during the protest prevented the agitators, including the family members of the three arrested, from moving towards Mr Rai 's residence. The proterstors raised the slogans against Ramanatha Rai, Mangalore North MLA Moideen Bawa and Circle Inspector Lingappa Poojary.

Addressing the protestors, DYFI state president Muneer Katipalla demanded release of the innocent youth and a re-investigation in the murder case.

Squarely blaming state government for the failure of law and order in the district, Mr Katipall lamented it was shame that the people have to fight for the cause of humanity.

Demanding a CID inquiry into the Poojary murder case, Mr Katipalla warned that the protest will be taken to Bangalore if the demands are not met.

The arrested Hussain, Imran and Irshad are bread-winners in their families and strive hard to earn a livelihood. However, with mounting pressure on the police department by saffron organisations to nab the culprits in the murder case of the Bajrang Dal activist, the police officials in charge of the case Rajashekhar Maistry and Lingappa Poojary have arrested the three innocent youth although the accused bear no grudge against the victim or have links with any organisations. The accused have no criminal background either, he said.

DYFI members had held a day and night protest near deputy commissioner's office here from June 4 to 5 for the same cause.

Poojary, an auto rickshaw driver was murdered at Kalpane of Kallige village in Bantwal on March 21. Bantwal town police had arrested Irshad (21), Imran (20) and Hussain (20), residents of Mullur village, in connection with the incident.

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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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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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