I am shocked, hurt and feel humiliated: Mutalik after BJP cancelled his membership

March 24, 2014

Bangalore, Mar 24: Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik, whose BJP membership was cancelled within four hours after he formally joined the party says that he has been betrayed by some people. He attacked BJP national president Rajnath Singh for canceling his membership. Speaking to a news channel from Hubli, he said that he would decide his future course of action in a day or two.

He said “Karnataka BJP had agreed and I went there. BJP state president Prahlad Joshi, former deputy CM KS Eshwarappa and many others were there. They asked me to help BJP in making Narendra Modi the next Prime Minister. I agreed. Just because some twitter people and some so called national leaders of the BJP started attacking the decision, BJP national leaders reversed it. It won't help them. My followers are angry. I felt humiliated. Still feeling. BJP has taken a hasty decision. But, I will support the BJP. National president of BJP has taken a hasty decision. I demand that he should take me back into the party. It shows that Rajnath Singh does not trust state president. RSS was involved in the decision. It had RSS approval. What Rajnath Singh did is wrong. If I am wrong let the court decide that. Not Rajnath Singh. State BJP leaders want me. They have apologised to me.”

BJP is a force because of people like me '

He said, “Let the BJP leaders say that I have never been with them. BJP is a force in Karnataka because of people like me. To make others MLAs, MPs, ministers and chief ministers I went to jail. Took police beating, attended courts. Now they don't want me. I am an embarrassment for them. What about other corrupt people in the BJP? Are not they embarrassment? Corruption is okay. Fighting for Hinduism is wrong. I am a poor man, have no money, never made. I went to jail for trying to promote Indian values. I demand an answer. I did not committ murder or rape. I joined BJP to prevent division of the party's votes.”

“Voters will teach them a lesson. Congress also made it big. I am not a crook like others. Let the god punish them. I am shocked and hurt,” he said.

Apologised for Pub attack '

“What happened in Mangalore was blown out of proportion. I have apologized many times for attacking women. I was in jail for 15 days. We are not criminals. We taught a lesson to immoral people. I never thought that a minor incident happened in 2009 would cause so much trouble after 5 years. State leaders must convince the BJP national leadership,” he said.

He also said that BJP used him for political gains. “Yes, I was with the RSS and Bhajrang Dal. I left them in 2004. I have been on my own since 2004. I never sought any favours from them,” he said.

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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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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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