Countdown begins for Datta Jayanti; prohibitory orders clamped

coastaldigest.com web desk

December 19, 2018

Chikkamagaluru, Dec 19: The district administration of Chikkamagaluru has imposed prohibitory orders under the Karnataka Police Act-1963 in the district in the wake of three-day Datta Jayanti beginning tomorrow.

The order issued by Deputy Commissioner M.K. Sreerangaiah states that the organisers of Datta Mala Abhiyana, Shobha Yatra, and the procession should take permission from tahsildars and police officers.

“The organisers have to inform the officers about the time and place of their events,” it said.

The order prohibits carrying arms, cudgels, swords, knives or lathis during the procession or burning of effigies. Those participating in the events should not disturb the public, it said, adding that raising slogans targeting any particular religion is banned.

The Deputy Commissioner said those visiting Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah must maintain discipline. The events on all three days should end by 7 p.m.

The Deputy Commissioner has also prohibited the sale of liquor in the district between midnight on Wednesday and Saturday (December 22) midnight.

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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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