Karnataka: Bharat Bandh partial on Day 2; buses attacked in over 50 places

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January 9, 2019

Bengaluru, Jan 9: The second day of Bharat Bandh called by various trade unions turned violent in many places in Karnataka with miscreants pelting stones at State transport buses in over 50 places, but the shut off call by workers remained partial with commercial establishments remain open and government and other offices operating normally across the State.

Police said stone pelting incidents were reported from many districts forcing transport corporations withdraw most of its services in the morning.

But barring such incidents the situation remained well under control, sources said.

Police took into many custody agitating trade union members in several places after reports of stone pelting and their attempt to block vehicular traffic in thoroughfares were reported in many places including the state capital of Bengaluru.

Schools and colleges remained across the State for the second day today and all the varsities had already postponed the examinations programmed for yesterday and today.

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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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