Techie tied to electric pole, thrashed for stalking woman in Bengaluru

April 2, 2016

Bengaluru, Apr 2: A techie was thrashed by a mob after being tied to an electric pole on West Of Chord Road on Friday morning after he allegedly stalked a 25-year-old woman and passed lewd remarks at her.

The Basaveshwaranagar police said the techie, Sri Ramamurthy, working with a private IT firm and married with two children, is alleged to have repeatedly stalked the young woman when on his way to office.

"It is not the first time that he has followed her and passed lewd remarks. A few days ago, he did the same thing and the woman's husband came to the spot and warned him not to repeat it," a Basaveshwaranagar police official said.

"But again, on Friday morning, Ramamurthy followed her. The woman, who was also on the way to her office, got scared when he came very close, and while on the pretext of talking into his mobile phone, continued to pass lewd remarks on her," he said.

The scared woman immediately called her husband, who arrived at the spot along with a few people. It is alleged that Ramamurthy tried assaulting the woman's husband, which led to the latter and his friends beating him up after tying him to an electric pole, the police said. The crowd then informed the police who arrived at the scene and took Ramamurthy to the police station.

However, the woman reportedly refused to file a police complaint after the techie's family members requested the woman and her husband not to do so.

The police also gave the techie an option to file a complaint against the woman's husband and the people he brought with him to beat him up, as they had taken the law into their hands instead of calling the police immediately.

However, the techie did not file a complaint. The police, however, have made a case and let off Ramamurthy after giving him a strict warning against repeating his cheap act on any woman in future.

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This must be fake attack, matter must be different.

wow nice goose bumps, i m loving it, good lesson.

well ! nice lesson for the stalker, so many this type of dogs around us ,need them teach this same lesson.

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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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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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