Communal tension flares up in western Uttar Pradesh again

June 21, 2014

Lucknow, Jun 21: Tension gripped two western Uttar Pradesh districts after clashes between members of two communities, during which shots were fired, injuring over a dozen people, including a few police personnel.

According to police sources here, tempers flared up in Sambhal district, about 400 km from here, after some miscreants set ablaze a religious precinct late on Wednesday night. The fire gutted a holy book and some other articles kept in the building.

A large number of people came out to the streets and blocked the Sambhal-Bahjoi road, demanding immediate arrest of the culprits. More people joined the protesters on Thursday, as a result of which the situation threatened to go out of hand, said the sources. The crowd, which carried sticks, also indulged in heavy stone-pelting when the police tried to disperse them and open the road for traffic. Some cops, including an inspector, were injured in the stone-pelting, said the sources.

In another incident, members of two communities fought a pitched battle at Lisadi village in the communally sensitive Meerut district, about 450 km from here, following an altercation over playing of a loudspeaker on Thursday night.

According to police sources here, members of one community objected to the playing of the loudspeaker by the other, and demanded that it be stopped. Both communities indulged in stone pelting and also exchanged shots. Six people were said to be injured in the clash. Security personnel have been deployed at both places to maintain order, said sources, adding that the situation was tense but under control.

Officials said cases have been registered in both cases and efforts are on to identify the culprits. Both Sambhal and Meerut are not very far from the Muzaffarnagar district, which had witnessed large-scale communal violence last September.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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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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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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