CM?not cooperating with probe in denotification case, alleges Shettar

Hubballi, Feb 8: The government has not yet submitted any document to the Justice Kempanna Commission which is inquiring into the Arkavathi Layout denotification case, even six months after its formation, Jagadish Shettar, leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, has said.

“Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is not cooperating with the probe,” Shettar told reporters here on Saturday. The BJP leader said that the government was in a hurry to renew the permits of some mining companies.

“The Union government is thinking about bringing an ordinance on the mining policy. But the State government extended the permits of some mining companies for 20 more years, in November and December. The Congress government is taking decisions which would help mining company owners,” Shettar said.

State BJP?president Pralhad Joshi said that the Congress was making money in sand supply also.

Sand is not available for construction works. In every taluk, Congress leaders have been given the responsibility of supplying sand and sand-laden lorries move forward only if ‘something’ is given, he said.

The government was suppressing the feelings of Hindus by preventing the entry of VHP?leader Praveen Togadia into Bengaluru, Joshi said.

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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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