CM rubbishes slapping report, says media carrying out false propaganda

January 17, 2016

Bengaluru, Jan 17: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has rubbished the media reports that he slapped a man in Bellari when he went to attend Launch Developmental Works at Municipal College Grounds.

Reacting to the report he said he had not slapped any official and some electronic media were carrying out "false" propaganda against him.

In a post on the Chief Minister of Karnataka's official Facebook account, Siddaramaiah said "the news that is being telecast by some media channels that the Chief Minister has slapped an officer at the inauguration of Valmiki Bhavan in Ballari has surprised and saddened me.

"Through this, I would like to inform the people of the state that I have not slapped any officer," the post written in Kannada added.

Clarifying on his part, the government official said the CM was angry at the security staff and not at him. "...it is not me, its security; it's security and not me. I stumbled amidst melee, so the CM told his security not to push, that's all," he said.

Also Read: Karnataka CM slaps Ballari civic body Commissioner by mistake

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One Jihadi commentator spotted below. He just loves Siddu.

This is incident is the Eye-opener for Award-Wapsi brigade. Who is intolerant now?

All this years cheddi Zionist media twisted many incidents and kept the masses into believing what is said in the media. Siddaramaiah is the one Leader who is not dacing to the tunes of Cheddis..
Yes when people support such false propaganda without thorough knowledge... We lose many honest leaders like siddaramaiah COS We are Supporting indirectly to the evil cheddis who are alwz looking to destabilize the Society and those who want to work for the society. Hope our brainwashed cheddi members atleast use their God given intellectual & decide by themselves to know the reality of any incident and support the TRUTH.

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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