Youth held for posting objectionable pic of deity on social media

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September 11, 2017

Mangaluru, Sept 11: A youth was arrested by the Puttur police in Dakshina Kannada district for allegedly posting an objectionable photo of Deyi Baideti, a revered spirit of Tulu Nadu, on social media.

The arrested has been identified as Abdul Haneef (25), a resident of Eshwarmangala near Puttur.

A driver by profession, Abdul Haneef was accused of posting the image which shows him touching the chest of the idol.

On the complaint by Keshav Poojary Badrala, secretary of Brahmashree Narayana Guruswamy Billava Sangha, Puttur, the Puttur Rural police arrested Haneef and produced him before the magistrate.

The police have accused Haneef of offences under Section 295 (A) of Indian Penal Code and under provisions of the Information Technology Act.

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We need freedom of speech, we have the right to criticize anything. For degrading hinduism anybody can do anything

*Free speech not aplicable while criticising islam.

If it is against Islam then nobody will raise the voice against arrest. Everybody wants to degrade hinduism

Laws should be ammend amended

I remember the famous cartoons by Aseem Trivedi. And he got punishment for the true representation of Indian scenario. Politicians and leaders have the fear of truth.

True... Mr. Kumar.

If you disagree with that then you should visit US once. They are criticizing Trump in a vulgar way even after they dont have free speech. Shame on you saffrons and feku

Here in India no free speech. Under modi rule everything is punishable.

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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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