Mangaluru: Hindutva activists murder their associate after midnight party

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February 19, 2017

Mangaluru, Feb 19: Police have taken a few Hindutva activists into custody after the murder of one of their associates in the wee hours of Sunday at Niddel, Maroli in Mangaluru.

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Pratap (25), an activist of Hindu Jagarana Vedike (HJV), died on the spot after attacked by the fellow activists of the same outfit. However, the main target of the assailants, Manikantha, a mason by profession, escaped with injuries and got admitted to a hospital for treatment.

According to sources, an animosity started bubbling among the activists of the local unit of HJV after Manikanta reportedly informed the police about the theft committed by the fellow members of the outfit nearly two years ago. Recently, they also had reportedly fought over putting up a banner at Pumpwell. However, the police are still trying to find out the real motive behind the murder.

Local sources said that a group of HJV activists had tried to attack Manikanta on Saturday when the latter was doing masonry work at a house belonging to one Shaila in Maroli. However, the house owner intervened and chased the miscreants away.

At night, the Hindutva activists gathered in the birthday party of one of their associates identified as Achchu. After the party, the miscreants chased Manikanta. When his friend Pratap came to his rescue, the Hindutva activists attacked both of them with lethal weapons.

It is learnt that Pratp, who succumbed to injuries soon after the attack, had recently bagged a job in Mysuru and he had come home on a vacation. Unconfirmed sources said that police have managed to take six persons into custody including Vinesh, Mithun, Neeshu and Kaushi.

It is also said that all of them were involved in ganja peddling in the region. Meanwhile, a Hindu Jagarana Vedike leader has disowned the miscreants, saying that the outfit had already expelled them. A case has been registered in Kankanady Town Police station and investigations are on.

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kaizer
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Sunday, 19 Feb 2017

now thailand kotian will say this is handiwork of ISIS, these HJV bajarangadal are really threat to indian society, they dont even spare their own members and how will they protect hindus, my hindu brothers my advise to you is pls dont fall in their prey of foul agenda.

Suresh
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Sunday, 19 Feb 2017

All Hindu outfits sane, RSS, even BJP should be banned immediately if late complete Hindu community will tagged as goonda and terrorist community, now Kerala goondas also joined hands with Mangalore goondas because they know Mangalore is safe place where there is no Law and order and goodagiri is free here

Azeez
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Sunday, 19 Feb 2017

What a Sad news for Yeddi.............it will effect DK BJP to down their head...Sharan pumpwell will be underground......Kalladka will do something new to hide this ..........Media will get new issue...another issue will be raised to hide these things

Honest
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Sunday, 19 Feb 2017

Recognize the HJV and their activities.. They are all fooling to disrupt the peaceful society whenever these organisations shout in the name of religion...

The society which lives with all religious people is not harmful rather the people who shout to create unrest in the name of religion are the real culprit of the peaceful living society.

dodanna
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Sunday, 19 Feb 2017

hope shobha karndlaje and nalini will not all for mangalore band.
Only the parents and dependent of deceased will no the pain and loss.
Rest all vedike, dala sena all for politicians benefits.
When our south kanara youngsters will understand the policy of culprit
politicians.

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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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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•    Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•    Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•    Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•    Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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