Ex-armyman kills son for not providing bike; fires at wife, daughter too

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December 14, 2016

Belagavi, Dec 14: In a shocking incident, a retired army man Vithal Indi, 68, turned a licenced revolver on his wife, son and daughter at Nayanagar village, 6km from Bailhongal town on Monday night.

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While son Iranna , who had returned home after completing 15 months' training with the Madras Engineering Group, Bengaluru, died on the spot, daughter Preeti, 19, and wife Anasuya, 38, are in hospital.

Vithal is at large. Anusuya, who suffered bullet injuries in her abdomen and shoulder, is battling for life in the Intensive Care Unit of the district hospital. Preeti with a bullet lodged in her arm is in the casualty ward at the same hospital. Their relatives have not told them about Eranna's death.

After joining the MEG, Iranna returned home for the first time to spend time with his family. Vithal, who also served in the postal department after retiring from the Army, came home and asked Iranna to give him Rs 50,000 to buy a two-wheeler. When Iranna said he didn't have money, an enraged Vithal shot him. Preeti tried to snatch the revolver but was shot in the arm. Anasuya suffered injuries in the cross-fire. Finally, Vithal shot Iranna in the chest, killing him instantly.

Preeti said that Anasuya was Vithal's second wife. She said, "My father would always scold my brother and me over petty issues because he had a short temper and a drinking problem too. We never asked for a share in his an cestral property. His first wife Mala kubai and son Rajashekhar stayed at Hingani village, Indi taluk of Vijayapura district but we never met Rajashekhar. My father would always neglect my mother."

Bailhongal inspector Sanganagouda said, "On Monday night, Vithal asked for money. Both Anasuya and Iranna refused to give him money as it had been saved for Peeti's wedding expenses. "

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

•    Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

•    STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

•    Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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