Security tightened in Mangaluru after fresh ‘communal clash’

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January 18, 2016

Mangaluru, Jan 18: Elaborate security arrangements are in place in Mangaluru after attack on a cleric and two Muslim youths by miscreants owing allegiance to Sangh Parivar created an atmosphere of communal clash in parts of the coastal city.

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A senior police officer said that security was tightened in Padil, where a clash took place Sunday night and other sensitive parts with the deployment of additional forces.

Farooq Darimi, a cleric of a mosque, and two more local youths—Sirajuddin and Fayaz— were attacked by alleged Bajrang Dal activists without any provocation on Sunday night. 

Vandalism

As the news began to spread, unknown miscreants pelted stones at a few houses and vehicles belonging to one particular community with an apparent intention to exacerbate the clash.

Prajwal alias Appu, a resident of Faisalnagar near Padil claimed that a group of men barged into his house and indulged in vandalism. In fact Appu was one of the miscreants who allegedly attacked the cleric and two Muslim youths. 

The intruders damaged the furniture and allegedly threatened an elderly woman who was present inside the home.

While fleeing the miscreants damaged an Alto car parked outside the house.

After sometimes, the miscreants damaged a motorbike belonging to one Deekshit parked near the house of Selvia. An Activa scooter parked nearby was also damaged by the same group.

Meanwhile, miscreants belonging to two communities allegedly pelted stones at each other and houses of innocents. Sleuths from Mangaluru rural police station resorted to mild baton charge to disperse the mob.

Also Read: Bajrang Dal activists attack cleric, assault Muslim youth with sword

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Comments

Munna Bhai
 - 
Tuesday, 19 Jan 2016

Jihadi MLAs of Mangalore are hell bent on supporting these muslim extremists. No action taken on people vandalising the property of innocents. What these fools are doing in the hospital?

Raif
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

Come on guys grow up, Let the people of city live with peace and love.
If some one is attacked, then don't take any revenge.
Let the police handle it. Why are you guys taking law on your side and breaking public properties.

Prem Sagar
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

why security now, whatever they wanted to they just did it.

Rikaz
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

Bajrangies dont have any work to do....why dont they take some brooms and clean the city so that they get good wishes from people as well God....by creating problems, they aren't gonna achieve anything in the world at all....

Mohammed Farooque
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

bajarangdal people are simply making nonsense and not letting us to leave peaceful life. please ban all the sangha parivars

suri vamanjoor
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

kachadi saieeri

Ahmed
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

Until unless there is a strict law and no bail , this will not stop.
Please do not disturb peace lovers, punish whoever it is and do not give bail, no community supports this type of disturbances, please do not name any religion, just join to punish whoever the trouble makers.
And fight for the law and order to the long term imprisonment.

Sriman Savasab
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

look at them they are sleeping simply in the hospital. simply making conspiracy.. all flowing because of congress support.

Sathish kumar
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

1week continues bundh needed :)

Manish Pandu
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

congress ruled mangalore, this s common to hear.

Mahendra Mawa
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

look at the property they damaged, they are shockingly watching.

Shivaji Rao
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

shoot the bloody goons whoever damages public property.

Mahesh Bhoopathi
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

some group of people want thr stick to handle, for that everyone should bare the loss of this bloody goons.

Ramachandra Suru
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

Faisalnagar, ullal ruled by PFI. beware

Suresh Manibettu
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

why simply damaging the public property, seriously what are they getting after doing like this.

Saleem
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

this bajarangdal people will not allow normal people to leave happily everytime making noise in the society.

Mohan Malekudiya
 - 
Monday, 18 Jan 2016

seriously how dare are they to damage public property

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Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district. 

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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November 30,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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Mangaluru, Dec 3: A group of Congress workers gathered at the Mangaluru International Airport on Wednesday to welcome AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, but the reception quickly turned into a display of support for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

Venugopal arrived in the city to participate in the centenary commemoration of the historic dialogue between Mahatma Gandhi and Narayana Guru. The event, organised by the Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, in association with the Mangalore University Sri Narayana Guru Study Chair, is being held on the university’s Konaje campus.

KPCC general secretary Mithun Rai and several party workers had assembled at the airport to receive Venugopal. However, the moment he stepped out, workers began raising slogans backing Shivakumar.

The university programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

This show of support comes just a day after Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar would lead the government “when the high command decides.” The chief minister made the comment after a breakfast meeting at Shivakumar’s residence—another public display of camaraderie between the two leaders amid ongoing attempts by the party high command to downplay their leadership rivalry.

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