VHP warns protests across Dakshina Kannada over alleged cow thefts

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April 4, 2018

Mangaluru, Apr 4: Hardline Hindutva outfits such as Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have warned of series of protests across Dakshina Kannada if the police if the police fail to nab all the alleged cattle thieves and traffickers in the district by Thursday, Apr 5.

The warning comes at the hunger strike launched by the members of Amruthadhara Gaushala at Kairangala village (Bantwal taluk) under the limits of Konaje police station entered fourth day on Wednesday. Goushala president T G Rajaram Bhat and others started agitation after a cow was allegedly stolen by the unidentified miscreants. 

According to Radhakrishna Adyanthaya, HJV regional secretary, more than 75 cattle heads in and around Kairangala have been stolen in the last few days. “The cattle were being bred by families as a means of livelihood, and the cattle thieves have deprived them of that,’’ he said, pointing out that cattle thefts have reached menacing proportions, and that robbers often use weapons to threaten owners while stealing cattle. 

“This is nothing but a failure of law and order. If the police fail to arrest the cattle thieves by Thursday, VHP, Bajrang Dal and other Hindutva groups will hold protests at various places in the district. If that too does not elicit a favourable response, the protests will be done in stages till we get justice,’’ he warned. 

He said the police have been given enough information about the errant, but still no action has been taken. “There are several instances that have stirred communal passions in the district, and cow thefts are adding fuel to the fire,’’ he added.

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Krishna
 - 
Saturday, 7 Apr 2018

you will soon come to know who is the real culprit.

 

you dont understand the diffuclulty of people who have cows.. 

 

just eating the cows is the main thing 

 

 

wellwisher
 - 
Thursday, 5 Apr 2018

In India every one have equal right , for the stolen cows let the owner register complaint and if he have the  proof let him produce the dept to take stric action other than playing VHS politics.

Abdul
 - 
Thursday, 5 Apr 2018

Its stolen by none other than BD and VHP goons. Upon that they are protesting. 

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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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.

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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.

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•    Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

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Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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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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