Collision between two cars claims a life in Karkala

October 27, 2016

Udupi, Oct 27: A middle aged man was killed in a collision between two cars at Nallur village coming under the Karkala Rural Police Station limits in Udupi district on Wednesday.

According to the police, Krishnaraj was driving his car from Dharmasthala to Karkala when it collided against another car, which was moving in the opposite direction from Bajagoli to Dharmasthala, at Nallur.

Madhava Prabhu (44), an occupant of the other car, was severely injured in the accident.

He was rushed to Pratibha Nursing Home in Karkala, where he was given first aid and then moved to Kasturba Hospital in Mangaluru, where doctors pronounced him brought dead. A case has been registered. Investigation is on, the police 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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