Bhatkal youth arrested by ATS at Airport on terror charges'

April 27, 2016

Bhatkal, Apr 27: An alleged operative of the Indian Mujahideen, which according to security agencies is responsible for several terror strikes in the country, was arrested in Mumbai on Tuesday by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad.

ATS officials said Zainul Abedin, 26, hailing from coastal Karnataka's Bhatkal, was arrested from the international terminal of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at 5.30 a.m. Officials remained tight-lipped about where he had come from.

But unconfirmed sources said his arrest might have been the outcome of an understanding reached over the last couple of months between India and a West Asian country, where Abedin was found to have been staying.

“Abedin was wanted in connection with the 2011 blasts at Zaveri Bazaar, Opera House and Kabootarkhana and Dadar, which left 27 dead and around 127 injured. We have arrested 11 accused in the case so far, and inquires had indicated his involvement in the blasts. He was involved in the procurement and transport of the explosives. In 2015, after it was found that Abedin had left the country, we had issued a Red Corner Notice,” said Niket Kaushik, Special Inspector-General of Police, ATS.

Mr. Kaushik said Abedin was also wanted by the Karnataka ATS in connection with some cases filed in that State. He was produced in court and remanded in the custody of the ATS till May 6.

The ATS has already arrested Naqee Ahmed Sheikh, Nadeem Sheikh, Kawal Pathrija, Haroon Naik, Kafil Ansari, Mohammed Zaraar alias Yaseen Bhatkal, Asadullah Akhtar, Ejaz Sheikh, Sayyed Aleem and Sadaam Khan in the case and filed a charge sheet against them. Officials said seven more accused were still wanted.

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All these should rot in jail.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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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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