Mangaluru: Cops bust cricket betting racket, arrest 2, seize cash, electronic gadgets

coastaldigest.com web desk

December 7, 2018

Mangaluru, Dec 7: Two persons have been arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Mangaluru city police, who busted a cricket betting racket yesterday.

The arrested are Alwyn Kiran Montero, 23, and Kishore D’souza, 39, a resident of Pilar. The police seized Rs 2.06 lakh in cash from the duo.

An official communiqué here said the CCB police on getting information about betting during India–Australia test match, raided Montero House at Chembugudde in Ullal police limits.

The team arrested the duo and also seized seven mobile phones, a tablet computer, two laptops, and betting entry books, apart from the cash.

The alleged kingpin, Vishwas, is at large, the police said.

CCB inspector Shantharam, Ullal police inspector Gopikrishna and police sub-inspectors Shyamsundar and Kabbalraj led the team.

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Smart Mangaluru in all sense

Cant believe it happened in Mangaluru

Betting should be leagal. It's a kind of mind game

Mangaluru adopting Bengaluru life styles and crimes.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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