Heavy rains pound DK, Udupi; Khader, Deshpande visit affected areas; Rs 6-cr released

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June 14, 2018

Mangaluru/Udupi, Jun 14: Heavy rains continued to lash parts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Thursday throwing normal life out of gear in twin districts.

Authorities have declared holiday for schools in Puttur, Belthangady and Sullia taluks of Dakshina Kannada district following overnight rains that raised river levels in the region.

Meanwhile Revenue Minister R V Deshpande along with Urban Development and Housing Minister U T Khader visiting rain affected areas in Dkahsina Kannada.

Visiting the partially damaged houses at Anegundi cross road in Bejai, he disbursed cheques as immediate compensation (amounting to Rs 1,01,900) to each to the families of the victims Bhavani and Anuradha.

Speaking to media persons, Mr Deshpande said that an emergency relief fund of Rs 3 crore each (total Rs 6 crore) has been release for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts from the state government.

Later, the two ministers visited sea erosion spots at, Udaynagar, Someshwar and Ucchila villages on the outskirts of Mangaluru to inspect the sea wall construction work. Local residents demanded a speedy and permanent solution for the decades old problem.

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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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