Kidnap accused DySP was honest officer; give compensation to his widow: HDK

July 13, 2016

Bengaluru, Jul 13: Calling DySP Kallappa Handibag, who committed suicide after his role in kidnap case of a youth for ransom came to light, “an honest” officer JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said in the legislative assembly that the government made him a scapegoat in the betting case.

Mr Kumarswamy sought chief minister Siddaramaiah's intervention for giving compensation to widow of Handibag, who hung himself at his father-in-law's house in Belagavi on July 5. The main accused in the kidnap case, Praveen Khandya a Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader has already been arrested by the police.

"I agree she is the wife of a tainted cop but still the government should extend the family some help on humanitarian grounds since they are living in extreme poverty," he added.

“Handibag was an honest officer. Those involved in betting used him. Instead of taking action against the mafia and protecting the officer, the government suspended him. Unable to bear the insult, Handibag ended his life,” he argued.

“The family will not get Handibag's service benefits as the government has made him an accused,” Mr Kumaraswamy said.

The Chief Minister should ensure cases against him are withdrawn and help his family, he added.

What if Mohan commits suicide?

Kumaraswamy said the Chief Minister was vindictive as he took action against police inspector G N Mohan, who had filed a case against Siddaramaiah's son Rakesh in 2013.

The case against Siddaramaiah's son was filed on the directions of then police commissioner of Mysuru.

In the Council, K?T?Srikante Gowda (JD-S) asked, “Why are you harassing Mohan? What if he too commits suicide?”

Home Minister Parameshwara denied there was interference in the service matter of Mohan.

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While police believe that six or more persons would have helped the accused in this act, the DySP in question did not report for duty after the complaint, nor was he available for contact, it is learnt.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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