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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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

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.

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

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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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