Mangaluru: Teacher absconding after sexually harassing Class 9 girl

March 3, 2016

Mangaluru, Mar 3: A 43-year-old Kannada teacher is on the run after a case was registered against him for sexually harassing a girl student and allegedly threatening to kill the headmistress for suspending him.

The accused, Mohan Rai D, hails from Uppala in Kasaragod district, and was employed at a private school in Bajal Pakkaladka in Mangaluru.

It is said that the accused used to sending obscene messages to a Class 9 girl through Facebook and WhatsApp. Besides, he is said to have lured her to accompany him ice-cream parlours, movie-halls and malls. He also allegedly sexually harassed her many a times.

The issue came to light only after one of the friends of the girl narrated the story to the headmistress. When the headmistress discussed the issue with girl students, many of them reportedly complained against the sadistic behaviour of Mohan Rai.

Later the headmistress brought the issue to the notice of the school governing council, which decided to suspend the teacher from service.

Enraged over the development Mohan Rai barged into the chamber of headmistress and threatened to murder her, sources said.

Based on the girl's complaint a case has been registered at Mangaluru Rural Police Station against Mohan Rai under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Another case has been registered against him for issuing murder threat.

Meanwhile, a special team is looking for the accused, who went absconding after the two complaints were registered against him.

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Seems like a Sanghi Goon..!

Parents must encourage their children (especially girls) to speak up on anything and everything. Such wolves in the society continue to prey on the innocents as long as their victims do not speak up. Such wolves hiding in sheep's clothing should not be given anything less than a death penalty.

All over the world it is happening...every country faces this.

Hang him!!

what is left in school if teachers does these things. whether parents should send their children to school or not. what it shows?

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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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