FIR filed against U T Khader after money distribution allegation

April 1, 2017

Chamarajanagar, Apr 1: An FIR has been filed against Food and Civil Supplies and District in-charge Minister U T Khader based on the complaint of BJP leaders that he had distributed money and tried to lure voters in view of the Gundlupet Assembly constituency bypoll.

A section of the media had reported that Khader lured a voter with money during a campaign in Gundlupet on March 27. L Suresh, a resident of Gundlupet town, had lodged a complaint with the Election Officer against the minister and his car driver, who was also seen giving money to a person.

According to Election Officer Nalin Atul, it is illegal to distribute money to any individual when the poll code of conduct is in force. An FIR has been filed against the minister and permission has been sought from the court to conduct a probe, Atul said.

Atul said that illegally stored liquor had been confiscated from various parts of the district and cases have been registered.

Also Read: He bought water and paid money; BJP claimed I gave money to voters: UTK

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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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