Madikeri violence: Three Sangh Parivar activists held for Sahul Hameed murder

December 16, 2015

Madikeri, Dec 16: The Kodagu police on Tuesday arrested three persons in connection with the killing of a man during the Tipu Jayanthi celebrations in Madikeri on Nov 10.

Shahul Hameed, who was shot at on November 10, had died at a Mysuru hospital the next day.

The arrested are P?U?Kaverappa alias Kavan (31), SH?Bhishma alias Nanda (36) and K R?Ramesh (45), all activists of Sangh Parivar.

Kodagu SP Varthika Katiyar told reporters the three had decided to avenge the death of Devapanda Kuttappa, the district organising secretary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

Kuttappa, who was leading the violent protests during the Tipu Jayanthi celebrations, found dead on the road during baton charge.

The police said that the killers had also taken part in the protest staged by the saffron outfits following the death of Kuttappa.

Also Read: Madikeri: Muslim youth shot in retaliation for the death of VHP leader?

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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