Go to every house, touch people's feet, apologize: Poojary tells Kateel

January 5, 2017

Mangaluru, Jan 5: Coming down heavily on Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel for his recently inflammatory speech, veteran Congress leader B Janardhana Poojary has asked the former to go door-to-door and tender apology by touching the feet of the people.

Addressing a Hindutva protest meet in front of Konaje police station in Mangaluru taluk last Sunday, Kateel had threatened to arson his own constituency. “We (Hindutva activists) are capable of setting Dakshina Kannada district on fire if the police failed to arrest those involved in Karthik Raj murder case,” he had stated.

Poojary, who minced no words in chastising his political bête noire Kateel against whom he lost elections to Lok Sabha consecutively for two times, cited his own example when he had touched the feet of Nehru family, in full public glare upon their arrival at Mangaluru airport. Asking Kateel to shed superiority complex, Poojary said it is an appeal made by him as an advocate (Poojary was practising law before he entered politics).

On the remarks made by Kateel, Poojary questioned whether the latter uttered the word in haste as indulging in such massacre attracts legal action. “Is he not aware that such heinous crime attracts death penalty?”

On the burning issue of Yettinahole drinking water project, Poojary demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment B?Ramanath Rai and Minister for Water Resources M?B?Patil for being adamant in implementing the project, ignoring the ground reality.

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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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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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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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