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CID begins probe into dead DySP's role in Bajrang Dal-linked kidnap case

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July 7, 2016

Chikkamagaluru, Jul 7: Two teams of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has began investigations into the kidnap case in which police officer Kallappa Handibag, who was found dead on Tuesday, was allegedly involved.

Handibag committed suicide in Belagavi district on Tuesday after a case was booked against him. The main accused in the kidnap case was a Bajrang Dal activist.

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DySPOn Wednesday, Additional Director General of Police, CID, Prathap Reddy held a meeting at the SP's office here. "Two teams have been constituted and will be working simultaneously. While one will probe the suspected involvement of the officer in the kidnapping case, another will delve into his suicide. The investigation is in its preliminary stage and is expected to be completed in five days. A report will be submitted to the government," he said.

The officer said the kidnapped businessman Tejas Gowda was involved in cricket betting and chit fund and other illegal financial dealings in Belagavi and Chikkamagaluru. It is said the complainant Tejas claimed to have handed over a ransom of Rs 10 lakh to the DySP. The probe team will look into all these angles, Reddy said.

The district crime investigation bureau has handed over relevant documents to CID. This apart, the SP has submitted an internal inquiry report.

Barring Nataraj, one of the main accused and who is already in police custody, no fresh arrests have been made.

Reddy said it was too early to assert that Handibag was in contact with the accused Khandya Pravin. Pravin and two of his friends Abhijit and Jeevan Shetty are absconding.

Earlier in the day, a team of investigators headed by CID SP Rajappa visited Basavanahalli police station where the kidnapping case was filed. He also visited the house where Handibag stayed, but it was locked. Investigators met Tejas and his friends Shivu and Pawan, besides inspecting the spots from where he was kidnapped on June 28 and the ransom was reportedly handed over to the DySP.

Tejas and his friends were interrogated by Reddy, IGP (Western range) Arun Chakravarthy and Chikkamagaluru SP K Santosh Babu. A few suspected to be involved in cricket betting were also questioned.

Meanwhile, an audio clip related to the case has gone viral on phone messaging app WhatsApp. One of the kidnappers, identified as Jeeva, had called Tejas two days after he was released.

According to the 18-minute conversation, Jeeva tells Tejas: "You were kidnapped and brought to Bengaluru as one Jeevan Shetty has given the supari. The amount (for kidnapping) remains to be paid. If you (Tejas) are ready to pay us, we will finish off Jeevan Shetty. DySP is behind your kidnap.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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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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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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