Dec 5 bypolls: BSY to campaign for disqualified MLAs

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October 30, 2019

Bengaluru, Oct 30: Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader BS Yediyurappa will campaign for the victory of disqualified MLAs who will be selected for December 5 by-election, even as JDS supremo and former prime minister H D Devegowda has decided not to have any election alliance with Congress or BJP.

BJP sources told UNI that Mr Yediyurappa has finalised his tour programme and will launch the campaign from Chikkabalapura constituency from where disqualified Congress MLA Dr Sudhakar was elected in the last Assembly election.

Later he will campaign in Hirekerur on Nov 7 and on Nov 10 at Vijayanagara from where Congress disqualified MLAs B C Patil and Anand Singh are expected to contest on BJP ticket respectively.

The Chief Minister will seek vote for the disqualified MLAs in all 15 constituencies, even as the party is yet to select candidates.

Meanwhile, BJP has decided to scale down celebration of 100 days completion in the Government following strong criticism by the opposition parties and also due to severe flood situation in parts of the State, particularly in North Karnataka. However, the party will bring out a booklet about the BJP government's achievements in the 100 days on November 5, sources added.

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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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