Udupi: 1 VHP leader, 3 Bajrang Dal activists held after suspicious death of cattle trader

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June 2, 2018

Udupi, Jun 2: Superintendent of police Laxman Nimbargi has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the recent attack on cattle transporters, after which one of the transporter’s body was found under suspicious circumstances at Perdoor in Udupi earlier this week.

The arrested are Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Suresh Mendan alias Soori, and three Bajrang Dal activists Prasad Kondadi, Umesh Shetty and Rathan.

The vehicle in which Husainabba (65), a resident of Jokatte village in Mangaluru, and others were transporting cattle on May 29 was intercepted by Bajrang Dal activists and police. However, the police did not catch them as they reportedly fled. According to family members of the victim, the transporters were chased by Bajrang Dal activists. Hours later, Husainabba was found dead.

In their complaint to police, the family members of Husainabba had accused the Bajrang Dal activists of murdering him.

After the incident, Udupi’s VHP leader Suresh Mendan and his associates, Prasad and Deepak Shetty were hiding in Ballari. They were taken into custody Ballari police yesterday and handed over to Udupi police. Among them the first Suresh and Prasad are reportedly involved in the case. Meanwhile, Udupi police managed to nab Umesh and Ratan.

However, the SP clarified that they are not yet sure where Husainabba’s death was natural or he was murdered. “We have arrested four persons on charge of thrashing cattle transporters and damaging their vehicle and not on murder charge. We are waiting for the post-mortem report,” he said.

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police should encounter and finsh the chapter of such criminals.

At least our City can lead a peace full life.

Preserve these photos of our future MPs or ministers.

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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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