Mangaluru: Eight associates of Vikki Shetty held; Pistol, swords recovered

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January 7, 2016

Mngaluru, Jan 7: In two separate operations sleuths of Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Mangaluru City Police have arrested eight notorious associates of underworld don Vikki Shetty alias Balakrishna Shetty.

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M Chandra Sekhar, the Commissioner of Mangaluru City Police, who revealed this to media persons on Thursday at his office, said that a country made pistol, five live ammunition, four swords, eight mobile phones and two cars were received from the accused.

The arrests were made when the accused were planning a major dacoity or attack.

Chandra Sekhar said while six associates - Gaurish, 26; Jayesh, 23; Naveen Shetty, 34; Praveen Kumar, 26; Harshith, 22; and Guruprasad, 30; were nabbed in front of an orphanage at Marakada village, Gundu Rao Lane while they were waiting in two cars, another team picked up Sachin Gowda, 31, and Pawan Shetty, 21, while they were wandering around near Keerthi Mahal Lodge, near KSRTC bus station at Bejai.

Describing the catch as a "good operation," Sekhar said most of the accused have previous records against them. Sachin, from whom the country made pistol was seized, is wanted in murder of Rajesh in 2004 in Urwa PS limits as well as a case of dacoity in 2014 in Mangaluru Rural PS limits. Pawan is wanted in the murder of Durgaprasad Shetty in 2004 in Mangaluru South PS limits, he said adding the arrests were carried out based on reliable information.

Likewise, Gaurish is an accused in Vikram Boloor murder case registered in Ullal PS in 2015, while Jayesh, Naveen and Praveen were arrested in the Prashanth murder case registered in 2013 at Mangaluru South PS. Noting that the trio were out on bail, Sekhar said they had resumed their criminal activities once again. The exact reasons why the teams, split in to two had gathered in the city will be ascertained during interrogation as part of the investigations, he said.

Announcing a cash award of Rs 15,000 to CCB team lead by Police Inspector Valentine D'Souza, Sekhar directed the deputy commissioners of police K M Shantharaju and Sanjeev M Patil to show the same diligence in ensuring that these arrests are carried to their logical conclusion as was shown in gathering intelligence. The city police will also strive to neutralize the firearms route, which he said could have been be sourced from either from Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh.

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Good job guys! new commissioner of police, in this short period of time....good encouraging achievement and job well done....hats off to you....

Fairman
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Thursday, 7 Jan 2016

Naren Kotian needs special treatment in Kankanady Hospital OR by Gundas, then only he will stop his nonsense.

Naren Kotian
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Thursday, 7 Jan 2016

Hahaha Nadir saabre.. entha maathu... bhesh bhesh..

But for your kind information.. as the name itself suggests Indian is Hindustan.. a Hindu nation. here any activity against Hindus is considered as anti-national activity. If you have any problem with the law of the majority people of Bharath kindly stop bothering about Indian and start bothering about Pakistan (am sure i dont need to give this suggestion. coz u r already thinking about pakistan :p)

Nadir
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Thursday, 7 Jan 2016

If the accused is a Hindu, carrying weapons like pistol and swords is not a major crime. they are just petty miscreants. If accused was a muslim even a small CD or a book is more than enough to brand him as a terrorist

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December 16,2025

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Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. 

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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