BJP activists lay siege to Ullal police station after miscreants stab youth

September 4, 2014

Mangalore, Sep 4: A tense situation prevailed in Ullal town and surrounding areas following a two unknown miscreants stabbed a 26-year-old youth at Bastipadpu on Wednesday night.

Abhishek Poojary (26), a resident of Sundari Bagh in Ullal, has been admitted to intensive care unit of a private hospital in the city, with deep stab injuries. The crime took place at around 11:00 p.m. when Abhishek was returning home along with his friend Shivraj (26) on a motorbike from the direction of Thokkottu.

It is said that the miscreants who came on a two wheeler intercepted Abhishek's motorbike and brutally stabbed him in the abdomen. The condition of Abhishek is said to be critical even after several hours.

The incident has triggered tension in Ullal. On Thursday a group of BJP workers tried to lay siege to Ullal police station to exert pressure on the police to arrest the culprits immediately and prevent recurrence of such untoward incidents. Former MLA candidate Chandrahas Uchil and zilla panchayat vice president, Satish Kumpala also took part in the agitation.

City police chief R Hitendra, who visited the spot assured the agitators to trace the miscreants and intensify security in the region. He also warned of stringent action against those who attempt to disturb peace.

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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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