Bhaskar Shetty murder: Trio remanded in judicial custody till Aug 24

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August 17, 2016

Udupi, Aug 16: The Principal Civil Judge's Court (Senior Division) on Tuesday remanded all the three suspects in the Bhaskar Shetty murder case --- wife Rajeshwari, son Navneeth and astrologer Niranjan Bhat --- in judicial custody up to August 24.

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The judge pronounced the judicial custody as police did not seek the extension of police custody. The first suspect Rajeshwari has been shifted to the jail in Mangaluru as there is no women's cell in the district prison. The other two suspects will be housed at the district jail in Anjaru.

Senior assistant public prosecutor Praveen Kumar R N said the chargesheet would be filed within 90 days of the arrest.

A highly placed police source said many evidences have been collected and the investigating team needs some more time to interrogate thoroughly the evidences collected from the accused who were interrogated. The mother and son were taken into nine days custody, while the astrologer was taken to the police custody for four days. The police have the privilege of seeking the accused for 15 days' custody, the source added.

Meanwhile, the application for the DNA profiling of the blood samples of the mother and the elder brother of the deceased would come before the court on August 18, as the application was moved by the police on August 13.

The source added that the crucial evidences collected are now being meticulously linked up to build the chain of incidents involving crime. The accused have confessed of disposing the crucial evidences, including the mortal remains of Bhaskar Shetty, at three places, including rivers at Palli, Kadandale and Kalkaru.

While the bones and other remains of the body were dumped at one place, the mop used to wipe the blood stains and the pesticide and repellent bottles used for crime, the bucket and mugs were dumped in another river. The source added that the chances of collecting the evidences are grim due to the flow of water. But, the plastic materials like bottle, bucket and mug can be recovered, the added.

A major search would be taken up at Palli River to collect the evidences. The materials dumped in the river should be searched. If there are no further evidences recovered, there is no requirement for the police custody. The DNA report can be expected in another 15-20 days. The report plays a crucial role. Even the minute traces are also being dispatched for the DNA test which might take much longer period, the source said.

Mahazar was conducted at all the places. The articles used for crime were purchased from different outlets. There are nearly four to five shops. They conspired in different areas and later executed their plot accordingly. After the execution, the evidences were also disposed of at three to four places. The ashes were disposed of in Palli river. The source added that the conviction highly depends on DNA test.

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babu bajarangi
 - 
Thursday, 18 Aug 2016

Dear Naren your caste only can do this type of crime

mahesh
 - 
Wednesday, 17 Aug 2016

chur churby jaidileka thojundu,

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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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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

•    Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

•    STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

•    Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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