CCB police arrest six for making fake passports

September 22, 2015

Bengaluru, Sep 22: The Central Division police have arrested six persons, including two former employees of BangaloreOne, on the charge of preparing fake documents, including passports.

The suspects have been identified as Saleem Sharif, 57, Muneer Ahmed, 45, Mohammad Iliyaz, 40, Mohammad Abdullah, 68, Siddaraju, 40 and Naveen, 21. Siddaraju and Naveen had earlier worked with Bangalore One, the police said.

The suspects have issued important documents like passports, birth certificates, death certificates, voter identity cards and transfer certificates to 25 persons so far.

Involved in other cases

Their act came to light when the Ashoknagar police interrogated one Anwar Hassan, who was arrested in connection with an attempt to murder by shooting at Chetan, one of the partners of Times Bar and Restaurant on Residency Road, a month ago. According to the police, Hassan was involved in various criminal cases in Mangaluru and wanted to travel to Dubai to meet his handlers to get contracts (supari)to kill rich people who refused to pay money (hafta).

Hassan claimed that he could not get a passport in Mangaluru because of his involvement in crimes and moved to Bengaluru only to get it.

He was informed by a source about a group which prepared fake passports.

Accordingly, he met the suspects and sought their help in getting the fake passport, the police said.

The incident would have gone unnoticed had Hassan been not arrested, the police added.

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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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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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