Mangaluru cattle trader found dead in Udupi; family blames Bajrang Dal

coastaldigest.com web desk
May 30, 2018

Udupi, May 30: An elderly cattle-trader was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a coffee estate near Perdoor in Udupi district last night. 

The deceased has been identified as Husainabba (65), a resident of Jokatte village in Mangaluru, who was transporting cattle in a vehicle along with a couple of associates. 

According to sources, Husainabba and his colleagues had alighted run away when a team of police and activists of Bajrang Dal waylaid a cattle-laden vehicle last evening. 

Thought the family members of the deceased have called it a case of murder and held Bajrang Dal activists responsible for it, the exact reason for the death will be known only after conducting post-mortem, a police officer said.

Laxman Nimbargi, superintendent of police, Udupi, told media persons that the cops had received a call regarding cattle theft and smuggling. When a sub inspector reached the spot with three constables, they spotted a vehicle. However, the suspect fled the spot before police could catch them.

“At around 11 p.m. we received information about a dead body and the family members identified it,” he said.

The family members of the deceased in their complaint to police have stated that Husainabba and others who were transporting cattle in a Scorpio started running after a gang waylaid it. Though the youngsters managed to escape, it is suspected that the elderly Husainabba collapsed and died while allegedly being chased by the suspected Bajrang Dal activists. 

The police said that they recovered 12 cattle from the spot and two among them were dead. 

The SP said that the aggrieved family members have called it a case of murder and named Surya and other Bajrang Dal activists in the complaint. “We have registered a case based on their complaint. On the other hand, we have also received a complaint about cattle theft,” he said adding that the police have already launched a probe into the incident.

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If there is any danger or harm by doing such business or eating it, just stop doing it- Islam teaches this! and this is the way of living.. 

 

 

ahmed
 - 
Thursday, 31 May 2018

who is bajrangi rowdy to catch and hold cattle transportation we have to protest against banjrangi goonda giri 

 

 

Frustrated citizen
 - 
Thursday, 31 May 2018

If a Muslim transports his own cow from his udupi house to Mangalore house it will be considered illegal as per Indian law. If Sangh parivar activists intercept his vehicle while transporting, he has no other option but running away if he wants to survive.

People transport cattle illegally, because there is no option for non Bajrangees to transport them legally. It becomes legal when Bajrangees give them clean chit.

 

suhail
 - 
Wednesday, 30 May 2018

Dear CD please mention as Illigal transport .... Point to be noted, 1 Why Transport at Nights, point 2 why scorpio  vehicale for animal tranport, Point 3, why did they run off, point 4, 12 cattle in one vehicale,

 

Islam absolutely forbids cheating and deception whether Muslims or non-Muslims are involved.  The stern warnings of the Prophet of Mercy to those who cheat others.

 

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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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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December 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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