Police to secure Rs 10L bonds from 421miscreants' in DK ahead of Tipu Jayanti

November 7, 2016

Mangaluru, Nov 7: The district police have tightened security across Dakshina Kannada in view of Tipu Jayanti on November 10. In a novel precautionary measure, the police have also directed trouble mongers in the district to furnish Rs 10 lakh bond.

Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Bhushan Gulabrao Borase said, “apart from stepping up security and setting up nearly 50 check posts with camera surveillance across the district, the police are taking bonds from 421 persons who could create trouble.”

These 421 include those arrested in nine incidents of communal trouble reported last year, under Section 108 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Mr Borase said that the process was being initiated to fix responsibility on those likely to create trouble. “It is not just the police but it is also the responsibility of people to ensure peace,” he said.

“Last year, nine incidents of violence including a murder were reported following Tipu Jayanti between November 12 to 13 in Bantwal and Puttur taluks of Dakshina Kannada. Most importantly, around 1,500 police personnel had to guard district for nearly a month after the nine incidents,” he recalled.

“However, we don't want such incidents to recur and have identified around 421 communal goondas across the district and they will be asked to furnish Rs 10 lakh bond. In case they are involved in anti-social activities, they will be arrested and prosecuted as per magisterial orders," he pointed out.

The SP said that questions were raised by some groups against the police action during peace committee meetings. “But when we presented statistics (of criminal cases) and the intention behind such action, people gave their consent to it. This is the best option available with the police to ensure peace,” Mr. Borase said and added that in the last few days, 119 persons have executed the bond.

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I agree that Tipu Sultan was a great ruler who sacrificed himself to get India free from British. Every one have respect for him. However, i dont support Govt to spend money to celebrate his birth day. It will be better if this money is utilized for betterness of down trodden people. Provide facilities to the needy people in the name of Tipu Sultan. Enemies of humanity are always on look for any moment to create trouble in society and they will definitely take this day to create communal clash for their benefit. I urge Govt and Police to take strict action to those who wants to take law in their hand and create trouble in society. Such goondas should be jailed for ever and heavy penalty should be levied on them so that they should not listen to their leaders and create disturbance to public. Any loss to Govt or public property in case of violence should be levied on these goondas.

Burnol Bhaagya for naren's friends :D

Logically, if Tippu Sultan is bad or converted Hindus to Islam religion, I think there wont be any hindus leaving around....but, now, Muslims population is still 12%....stupid RSS and BJP feeding worthless information...totally they dont want to see Muslim names highlighted....bloody racists...

tippu sultan ki jai jai

Jai Tippu Jayanti!

nobody can stop Tipu jayanthi it should happen all over, he is a great martyr of our india,

good move mangaluru police, will appreciate this,

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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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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