Security stepped up in Mangaluru malls after ugly communal brawl

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September 26, 2019

Mangaluru, Sept 26: The police have stepped up security measures at shopping malls across the city a day after an ugly communal brawl which led to the arrest of three persons including a minor boy.

Yesterday, a handful of people had assaulted a man in a mall for saying 'India is a Hindu Nation and Muslims should not come here.' The incident of the video has gone viral on social media.

The one who provoked the group through communal dialogue has been identified as Santosh, a resident of Bantwal taluk.

The police have arrested three persons for assaulting him. Two among them are Moideen Safwan and Abdul Rahim Saad. The third one is a juvenile.

The police have registered a case against the people who thrashed Santosh and the investigation into the matter is underway.

"We will investigate. Police has good leads," said Mangaluru Police Commissioner while speaking to media on Thursday.

The top cop also urged the people not to sensationalize the matter as it is an isolated incident.

In the wake of incident, saffron groups had informally urged their activists to gather in malls in large numbers today. Hence, the police have taken necessary measures to prevent untoward incidents.

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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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