BJP doesn't have courage to meet me over corruption: Karnataka governor

January 12, 2014

Bangalore, Jan 12: Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj today said the BJP does not have the courage to approach him over the matter of corruption.

"BJP does not have courage to come to me," he told reporters here on the sidelines of convocation of Tumkur University when he was asked about BJP

leaders demanding his intervention to urge Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to drop "tainted" D K Shivakumar and Roshan Baig, from the ministry.

Asked if his zeal to press for dropping of "tainted" ministers from Siddaramaiah's ministry was missing as it was evident during the previous BJP rule, Bhardwaj said, "I have never been a rubber stamp even as a minister; as a Parliamentarian and as a lawyer."

A former Congress state unit working president, Shivakumar is facing allegations of illegal mining and land scam. Baig is under cloud over land-grab charge. He had resigned as minister in 2003 for alleged links with the multi-crore Karim Telgi fake stamp paper scam.

Bhardwaj said he had dealt firmly against the most powerful chief ministers earlier.

"Who all are they may be, I am for the service of the people and during my stay I

have demonstrated it. They were very powerful chief ministers there.. I dealt (with) them firmly and you are all witness (to this) and this process started from Tumkur," he added.

Shivakumar and Baig, who are viewed as "scam tainted", were inducted on January 3, reportedly to the chagrin of Siddaramaiah who had kept them out of the ministry for several months.

Siddaramaiah's move has not gone down well with civil society groups and several prominent public figures, who had been opposing induction of Shivakumar and Baig, besides triggering discontent among ministerial aspirants.

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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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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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