Khushboo hits streets to woo voters; campaigns for Cong in BBMP polls

August 17, 2015

Bengaluru, Aug 17: Actor-turned-politician Khushboo who was in the City on Sunday went all out in support of the Congress as she campaigned for the party candidates for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike elections.

Khushboo, a Congress leader from Tamil Nadu, went around the City from Magadi Road in the morning and later campaigned at Chamarajpet. In what could be termed a local connect she was able strike a chord with ease at an area that is predominantly inhabited by the Tamil-speaking population. The South Indian actor urged the residents vote for Mageshwari who is contesting from the Chalavadipalya ward in Chamarajpet assemble constituency.

Khushboo was also greeted with a Mysuru Peta as she went on a road show. Scores of people for whom election campaigning might have been a usual affair spilled out on the streets just to get a glimpse of the actor.

Khushboo also addressed a press meet at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in the noon. “It is not true that the State government is not giving enough importance to people from Tamil Nadu residing here. Even people are aware of this. I have not come here only to seek votes of the Tamil-speaking population. I can also connect with the local masses as I have acted in over 20 Kannada movies," she said.

The actress also took the opportunity to lash out at her political opponent in her home State. She said that Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa had to set her ego aside. “In Tamil Nadu, children consume alcohol and walk into schools. There is an understanding between the distilleries and the government," she said. Khushboo said that while Jayalalitha did not attend the last rites of Dr A P?J?Abdul Kalam citing ill-health, she was fine when the Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the State.

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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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